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2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon review
The Wrangler remains an icon and a master off the beaten track, but can it justify a recent $12,000 price increase? We're not sure...
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James Wong
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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2023 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RUBICON (4x4)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
81L
745 to 834 km
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,175)
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,800)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Night Pack (+$5,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 3604 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, INLINE 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 209kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5250 - 6400 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm - 400Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4100 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11.03 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
