After 16,000 miles in a Jeep Wrangler, I can't bear to say goodbye to the hardy 4x4 | Autocar

My Experience with the Jeep Wrangler

After 16,000 miles in a Jeep Wrangler, I found it difficult to say goodbye to the hardy 4x4. The brightly colored off-roader has been used for various excursions.

The characteristics that make a car good are different from those that make it interesting. The Jeep Wrangler is a glorious exception, taking you back to an era of old-school variability and laughing at sober perfectionism.

I spent several hours trying to identify why I enjoyed the Wrangler so much, despite its poor ride comfort and limited cabin access.

The theory that what makes a car good is different from what makes it interesting is less prominent nowadays, because today’s cars are decent to excellent on almost every front.

Author's summary: Enjoyed 16,000 miles in a Jeep Wrangler.

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Autocar Autocar — 2025-10-15