Does the Jeep Wrangler have a history that dates back to World War II?

Yes, the Jeep Wrangler is the direct descendant of the military Jeep models that were used by the Allies to defeat the Axis in World War II. Back then, these military Jeeps traveled over some of the most rugged terrain imaginable and their reliable performance was literally a matter of life and death. Today, you can get a used Jeep Wrangler with that same rugged military heritage, equipped in a way that will help you defeat the challenges you face in the great outdoors.

What kind of trim levels should I look for in a used Jeep Wrangler?

Let's take the 2020 model year as a representative example of the different kinds of Jeep Wrangler models you might find in our used vehicle inventory. Based on that example, buyers from Lansing and Battle Creek, MI can look for any of the following seven trims:

•   Sport
• Sport S
• Sport Altitude
• Freedom
• Sahara
• Rubicon
• Recon

What kind of features might I find on a used Jeep Wrangler?

If you want to stay simple, a buyer from Jackson or Marshall MI could go with a 2-door Jeep Wrangler that comes with a standard removable cloth top. If you want to upgrade a little, look for 2020 the Wrangler Sport S that gives you extra equipment including air conditioning, power windows and locks, a leather-covered steering wheel, heated mirrors and automatic headlamps.

Under the hood, you might find a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Look for the Technology package in the 2020 model year and you would get a 7.0-inch touch screen along with smartphone connectivity for both Apple and Android devices.

What are some powertrains I might find in a used Jeep Wrangler?

For 2020, the standard 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepower can be found under the hood of the JL trim and would probably be paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic. A turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine was available for that year and it teamed up with an electric motor to give you extra low-end power. Part-time 4-wheel drive was standard across the range in 2020 and was controlled by a lever located on the center console.

What kind of performance can I expect in a used Jeep Wrangler?

A Jeep Wrangler from the 2020 era in the base model 2-door Wrangler Sport with a V6 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. A heavier but well-equipped 4-door Sahara model with an automatic transmission is still pretty fast and makes the trip in 6.8 seconds. That same 4-door Sahara with the four-cylinder hybrid powertrain is slightly faster to 60 mph at 6.5 seconds.

How's the fuel economy in a used Jeep Wrangler?

In this rugged, off-road category, nobody expects terribly high numbers but the Jeep Wrangler JL turns in gas mileage estimates that put it ahead of the Chevy Colorado ZR2. A 4-door Wrangler Sahara can give you 23 MPG on the highway according to the EPA. The turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid model can deliver as much as 26 MPG based on test runs conducted by the editors at Car and Driver.

What kinds of price ranges can I expect when I'm shopping for a used Jeep Wrangler?

Let's stay with the 2020 model year as our opening example. Prices can obviously vary but we typically offer a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude for around $42,000 or so. A 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport might be offered for around $35,000 while a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara could be priced in the neighborhood of $26,000. A top-of-the-line Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe could have a price tag in the $58,000 ballpark.