Is the 2022 Jeep Wrangler a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $116.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | No | $139 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 10.8 in, top 6% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Wrangler a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 41.7 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.9 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | No |
Is the Wrangler a good first car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,995 | Median $41,500 | 163 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | N/A | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No data |
| Turning circle | 34.5 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Wrangler a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 67% of 149
Is the Wrangler a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 9.7 in clearance, 73.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.5 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Wrangler a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 10.8 in clearance. Top 6% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Rubicon 4WD, 10.8 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Wrangler worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Wrangler a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4WD | $34,045 | 16.8 cents | 72.4 cu ft | 285 hp |
| Kia Telluride LX FWD | $33,390 | 13.9 cents | 87.0 cu ft | 291 hp |
| Hyundai Palisade SE FWD | $33,600 | 14.5 cents | 86.4 cu ft | 291 hp |
| Chevrolet Traverse LS FWD | $33,700 | 15.2 cents | 98.2 cu ft | 310 hp |
Compared with 1,041 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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