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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
2024 Jeep Wrangler vs 2023 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda CX-8
2024 Jeep
Wrangler
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2023 Mazda
CX-8
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Jeep Wrangler RUBICON (4x4)
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
653 to 667 km
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$82,950 - $83,950
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$695)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 3604 | 2191 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L, 2.0L | 2.2L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 209kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5250 - 6400 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm - 400Nm | 252Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4100 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11.03 | 13 - 14.4 | |
