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All About the Engine Specs and Performance of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler

2023 Jeep Wrangler Engine and Performance Features

Iconic and capable, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler is one of the most recognized vehicles in the world. This SUV delivers unmatched off-road performance and capability, resulting from the seasoned 4×4 engineering experience of more than 80 years. With its diverse variety of options for almost every customer’s taste, the vehicle offers engines from a four-cylinder to a heart-thumping V8. In short, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler provides the one-of-a-kind performance you need to know about. Read this blog by SJ Denham in Redding, CA, as we explore the engine and performance features of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler.

What’s Under the Hood of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler?

With its signature body-on-frame design, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler features a front and rear five-link suspension system, solid axles, electronic lockers, and a six-speed manual transmission in addition to the available eight-speed automatic. Powertrain options include a 470 hp 6.4-liter V-8 HEMI® engine (Rubicon 392), 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with engine stop-start (ESS) technology and 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with ESS or mild-hybrid e-Torque technology.

Front console of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler
Rear view of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler

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A 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine with ESS is also available on Wrangler four-door models that are rated at 260 hp and 442 lb.-ft of torque. The plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine integrated with two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack, producing 21 miles of all-electric range and 49 MPGe. Some key performance options are highlighted below:  

  • Up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity  
  • Select-Speed® Control manages your speed in 4LO    
  • Command-Trac® Part-Time 4×4 system    
  • Rock-Trac 4×4 system with full-time four-wheel drive  
  • 100:1 Crawl Ratio  
  • Up to 33.5 inches of water to cross creeks, streams, and puddles    
  • New standard and optional 17-inch wheel designs  

Purchase the 2023 Jeep Wrangler at SJ Denham in Redding, CA

A fan-favorite pick for off-road adventures, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler starts at an MSRP of $31,195. Check out our online inventory with Jeep models, including the Wrangler Browse our financing options and special offers to make your purchase process hassle-free. Before buying, you can also take the car for a test drive when it is available on the lot.