2019 Jeep Scrambler Pickup (JT) and 2018 JL Wrangler Info Compilation

Its weird that this still will not be shown till late next year. I was hoping for a Jan (Detroit Autoshow) reveal. Look at the Raptor that was shown at Detroit, and pricing still isn't out for it yet.

 

That's Ford, seems to happen a lot with them. I was shopping for a mustang and pricing and full specs weren't released for 3-4 months after the reveal. Crazy because I think order banks had opened.

Im hoping for a 17 NY auto show reveal.

 

Well one of you two will be right - Detroit and NY shows are the two big shows and both are before the September launch date.

But, by the way that spy pics and info is being posted around here lately, we'll have seen the full production car and know all the specs before its official debut lol.

 

Most JK owners have no idea how to fold down the windshield, some may not even know it has that ability. It's not crucial but the removable top and doors are and those better stay.

I would guess it's not just about cost of designing a folding windshield but that the greater rake makes for design/structural issues that make it more difficult or impractical to implement.

 

I think the power soft top will be like the sliding accordion style one on the Liberty.

 

Would you guys be ok if the JL had this type of roof structure where it's all completely open except for the two side pillars that extend all the way from front to back?

 

The ZF 8 speed is about the best autos out there so good choice.

 

Please say there is a Manual Transmission option - a must for off-road use!
Removable soft top?
towing capacity? (Hopefully, at least 7500# with the diesel, 5000# for the V6)

 

One reason I think we'll see a manual in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is because the company hopes to sell more Wranglers overseas. The JL is supposed to be more global (i.e. european bumpers, more efficient engine offered), but if they want to sell this car well outside of north america (especially Europe) they'll need to offer it with a manual, or good luck increasing sales figures!

 

I think any Nav system that would Apple Carplay would be a great big step forward.

Now having said that, I am very happy with the 430N in my Call Of Duty.

 

I know how to fold the top down but I don't care to go through the trouble. I believe most Jeepers are in that category.

 

The plastic bumper ends get damaged upon the slightest damage. Yes they're cheap and disposable, but we wouldn't have to go through the hassle if they gave us steel bumpers from the factory. Unfortunately it seems like we're still getting plastic bumpers with the JL. It gives the company a chance to sell Mopar steel bumpers and make more profit anyway.

 

I just hope they offer a transfer case that gives us:

2WD
4WD Hi
4WD Lo (with lockers available)
Full-Time 4WD (for use on any surface, including dry pavement)

 

So how "confirmed" is the power soft top? Debating moving forward on a jku purchase, but man that sounds interesting.

 

Not confirmed at all.

 

Auto 4WD would be a mistake for the wrangler. This would require a clutch operated transfer case that wears out over time. I doubt they would put in a transfer case like that. The RAM 1500 has 2 different transfer cases available based on model. 4WD Lock only in the Outdoorsman/tradesman which is much more solid than the transfer case in all the other models which has an auto 4wd option

 

Might as well wait at this point on any potential JKU purchase. The JL/JLU is rumored to be debuting in just a couple of months at the Detroit auto show. That way you can make an informed decision between the JLU and JKU. And if you decide on the JKU at that point, dealers might be even more willing to deal since the new one's been announced.

 

Powered sliding soft top would be convenient especially in places where the weather changes often but if the roof panels are like in the renderings and clay model concept they'll already be pretty convenient to remove and install.

 

i hope they still offer the manual soft top because i dont like power stuff the only power i like is horsepower

 

Same. Plus it introduces another mechanical failure prone part and also extra weight at the worst area of the car - way up high.