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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
180,000
Updated: 
29 Jul 2023
$
80,900
Updated: 
27 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
26.40gals
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Polar White
#E1E1E1
Jade Green metallic
#2C3E36
Rubellite Red metallic
#7C505D
Iridium Silver metallic
#D4D3D5
Mojave Silver metallic
#989898
Lunar Blue metallic
#2B3652
Brilliant Blue metallic
#4B84C9
Indium Grey metallic
#6E685E
Selenite Grey metallic
#B0B4B7
Mystic Brown metallic
#705953
Moonlight White metallic
#A5A7A7
Cardinal Red metallic
#D8545C
Night Black Magno
#80888D

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Iconic exterior design
Luxurious interior
Powerful engines
Commendable off-roading capabilities

Cons
Hard to get in and out
Not as much cargo space as expected
Unavailable with latest infotainment tech
Clumsy handling on pavement

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
A box-shaped rocket ship,
boosted performance doesn't compromise off-road prowess,
a millionaire's Jeep.

Cons
Boxy shape makes it overly noisy on the highway,
cornering is not a strong suit, high cost makes scratching it more concerning.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Entertaining to drive,
ride is terrific regardless of wheel size,
palatial interior with plenty of tech.

Cons
Acceleration lags at city speeds,
some practicality sacrificed for style,
lower touchscreen controls are distracting.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious, high-end interior
Powerful engine lineup
Balanced ride and handling
Mostly intuitive tech features

Cons
Poor fuel economy
High starting price

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
13.00mpg
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
16.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
24
Cylinders: 
8
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
627ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
369ft-lbs
at 1 370rpm
Horsepower: 
577hp
at 6 000rpm
335hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
44.30Feet
43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
191.90in
196.60in
Width: 
86.10in
78.50in
Height: 
77.40in
67.20in
Ground Clearance: 
9.50in
5.80in
Front Track: 
65.10in
66.10in
Rear Track: 
65.10in
66.60in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.90
37.10
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
38.70in
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
39.50in
40.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.80in
59.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.40in
58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
68.60cu.ft
60.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7000lbs
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.10cu.ft
30.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
26.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.20degrees
Curb Weight: 
5842.00lbs
4960.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Premium leather
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat thigh extension
3 memorized driver seat settings
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat thigh extension
3 memorized passenger seat settings
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Multi-level heating
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Multi-level heated

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Front Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Three zone climate control
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Four zone climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
-
-
More Entertainment: 
12.3" infotainment display size
Burmester premium brand stereo system
Burmester premium brand speakers
590 watts stereo output
15 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
Memory card slot
6 months of provided satellite radio service
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
730 watts stereo output
17 speakers
USB connection
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Reservoir
Front Windshield -inc: Electrically Heated Glass
Laminated Glass
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 9.5 in
21 in
Wheels more: 
Fullsize matching spare tire
Outside rear mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist