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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

New from

$34,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

9.9 - 12.8 L / 100km

About the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Last updated Sep 29, 2025

The new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $34,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $45,990 for the Rubicon.

There are 2 variants of the Wrangler Unlimited available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2009.

Engine options include 3.8L multi-point injection (146kW/315Nm) and 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/410Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2008 Wrangler Unlimited is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

63.48 - 74.64 kW/t

51.42 kW/t

144.17 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

9.9 - 12.8 L/100km

7.3 L/100km

16.4 L/100km

Price

$34,990 - $45,990

$30,990

$91,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 6 years

1 year

6 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,540 - 2,585 kg

2,268 kg

3,030 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,300 kg

1,500 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

36.5 - 37.9°

15.8°

37.9°

Departure Angle

29.8 - 31.3°

19.7°

34.8°

Ground Clearance Unladen

238 - 256 mm

178 mm

256 mm

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Price

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
3.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$34,990
3.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$36,990
2.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$39,490
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$41,490

Rubicon

Configuration	Price From*
3.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$43,990
3.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$45,990

*excl. on-roads

All Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$82,990	$82,990
2024	$75,950	$90,450
2023	$81,450	$90,450
2022	$69,750	$83,950
2021	$60,950	$71,941

*excl. on-roads

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Specs

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Sport

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Jk
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Side Step Location: Side
- Side Step Type: Tube
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
- Wheelbase Type: Long
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Black
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.64
Convenience
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 30.00
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 36.5
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2320
- Departure Angle: 29.8
- Front Headroom (mm): 1025
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1136
- Front Leg Room (mm): 905
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1566
- Front Track (mm): 1572
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 238
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 40.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 44.7
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 35.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.2
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 61.7
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.8
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12250
- Overall Height (mm): 1865
- Overall Width (mm): 1877
- Rear Headroom (mm): 1025
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 945
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1443
- Rear Track (mm): 1572
- Wheelbase (mm): 2947
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Single Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 3.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 96.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 304
- Compression Ratio: 9.6
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 3.8
- Engine (cc): 3778
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 87.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 85
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.8
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 199
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 146
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Roof
- Convertible Roof Hard Colour: Black
- Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
- Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
- Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
- Convertible Roof Soft Color: Black
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Removable
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Beam
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
- Drive Selectable While Driving
- Drive Selection: Manual
- Drive Speed Limited Manual Only
- Transmission Code: Nsg370
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1956
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Rubicon

Adds to Sport:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 7
- Speaker Brand Name: Infinity
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 37.9
- Departure Angle: 31.3
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 256
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 7.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.8
Safety
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Transmission
- Differential Lock Front Location: Front
- Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain

Removes from Sport:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Body exterior
- Side Step Location: Side
- Side Step Type: Tube
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 36.5
- Departure Angle: 29.8
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 238
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.8
Roof
- Convertible Roof Hard Colour: Black
- Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
- Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
- Convertible Roof Soft Color: Black
Safety
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2495Kg	2495Kg
2024	2495Kg	2495Kg
2023	2495Kg	2495Kg
2022	2495Kg	2495Kg
2021	2495Kg	2495Kg

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Fuel Economy

There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

The most fuel efficient Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Sport with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that uses the most amount of fuel is the Rubicon with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited	Fuel Type	Combined
3.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	11.8 L/100km
3.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	11.8 L/100km
2.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.0 L/100km
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	9.9 L/100km

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Warranty

What is the warranty on a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.