2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

    New from

    $42,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.8 - 11.9 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 $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $62,950 for the Rubicon.

    There are 5 variants of the Wrangler Unlimited available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2019.

    Engine options include 3.6L multi-point injection (209kW/347Nm) and 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/460Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 Wrangler Unlimited is offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    72.09 - 103.98 kW/t
    52.95 kW/t
    212.11 kW/t
    Boot Space
    498 litres
    131 litres
    742 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.8 - 11.9 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    16.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    714 - 966 km
    554 km
    1,263 km
    Price
    $42,990 - $62,950
    $36,240
    $152,900
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 6 years
    1 year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    3 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,540 - 2,585 kg
    2,100 kg
    3,300 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 - 2,300 kg
    1,000 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    35°
    14.7°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    28°
    15.3°
    28°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    238 - 242 mm
    180 mm
    242 mm

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    2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Price

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    2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Specs

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    Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • 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
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.98
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 35.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 935
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 498
      • Departure Angle: 28.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1075
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1393
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1039
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1415
      • Front Track (mm): 1572
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 238
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 42.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 40.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13100
      • Overall Height (mm): 1865
      • Overall Length (mm): 4751
      • Overall Width (mm): 1877
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1025
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1390
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 921
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
      • 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
    • 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
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 720
      • 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 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 284
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 209
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 347
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
    • 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
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • 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
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Removable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2010
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1954
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Freedom

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • Speaker Brand Name: Alpine
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 726
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Type: Stereo
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Convenience
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 720
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
    • 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
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Golden Eagle

    Adds to Freedom:
    • Audio
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Touch Screen
    • Convenience
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Freedom:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather

    Overland

    Adds to Golden Eagle:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.88
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1040
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Type: Fabric
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2012
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1956
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from Golden Eagle:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
    • Body exterior
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Tube
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.98
    • Dimensions
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1039
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2010
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1954

    Rubicon

    Adds to Overland:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 102.85
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 242
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 714
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.9
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
      • Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2032
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1976
    Removes from Overland:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.88
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 238
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 726
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.7
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Type: Fabric
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2012
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1956
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    2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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 8.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that uses the most amount of fuel is the Rubicon with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.9L 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 UnlimitedFuel TypeCombined
    3.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded11.8 L/100km
    3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded11.7 L/100km
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.8 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

    You should service your Wrangler Unlimited at your authorised Jeep dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Wrangler Unlimited's warranty.

    2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

    The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers a 5 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.

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    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Sport that starts from $42,990.

    The most expensive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Rubicon that starts from $62,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is offered by the Sport which can tow 2300 kg

    The largest Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Sport which measures 1877mm wide, 4751mm in length and sits 1865mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Sport which has 209kW of power from its 3.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Sport which weighs 2585 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.