Update: 2018-2019 JL Wrangler Timeline Schedule (2DR JL & 2.0L Delay, Powertop & Diesel Dates, Etc)

[digitalbliss]

What do you mean sure? It says right in the manual power SLIDING top

Yes, it's a sliding SOFT top... and actually... It's says POWER SLIDING TOP

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[Covfefe]

Yes, it's a sliding SOFT top...

I'm talking about actual convertible accordion soft tops when I say power soft top. Not sliding soft tops.
Like this

 

[digitalbliss]

I'm talking about actual convertible accordion soft tops when I say power soft top. Not sliding soft tops.
Like this

Well, then you are referring to something that jeep isn't producing...

 

[Covfefe]

Well, then you are referring to something that jeep isn't producing...

If you read the manual, you would see they already have convertible top symbols in it, but the power soft top is not set for production until May. Which is why there's probably a separate manual just for the convertible top.

No vehicle with sliding tops have convertible icons just to show that the top is open. It's pretty damn obvious your sunroof is open, but convertibles on the other hand would benefit from icons indicating whether you fully open or closed the top for safety reasons. In my Mustang, my dash would let me know if I did not completely drop the top before driving off.

 

[digitalbliss]

If you read the manual, you would see they already have convertible top symbols in it, but the power soft top is not set for production until May. Which is why there's probably a separate manual just for the convertible top.

No vehicle with sliding tops have convertible icons just to show that the top is open. It's pretty damn obvious your sunroof is open, but convertibles on the other hand would benefit from icons indicating whether you fully open or closed the top for safety reasons. In my Mustang, my dash would let me know if I did not completely drop the top before driving off.

Like I said. Sure, we'll see... Btw, this is from the 2011 Jeep liberty with the sky slider top.... Notice the same convertible icons.

 

[Covfefe]

Like I said. Sure, we'll see... Btw, this is from the 2011 Jeep liberty with the sky slider top.... Notice the same convertible icons.

Oh... my... god... I hope to God this isn't true. I've been looking forward to a real convertible top for so long!!!

 

[The Great Grape Ape]

Like I said. Sure, we'll see... Btw, this is from the 2011 Jeep liberty with the sky slider top.... Notice the same convertible icons.

Stop using Logic and Reason.. I came here for an Argument !

 

[ThirtyOne]

So I'm confused. Is the Power Sliding Top the same thing as the rumored powered soft top? I was thinking they were 2 different things. Cause that thing ain't what I'm looking for. But that's ok. It just means I will stick with the manual soft top.

 

[digitalbliss]

So I'm confused. Is the Power Sliding Top the same thing as the rumored powered soft top? I was thinking they were 2 different things. Cause that thing ain't what I'm looking for. But that's ok. It just means I will stick with the manual soft top.

Yes, the powered sliding top is the powered soft top.

 

[Phynal]

I wouldn't read too much into that symbol list. It also has sliding doors listed. It may be a generic list.

 

[Covfefe]

Just called my dealer and they will be taking orders at the end of the month. We will find out soon!!

 

[YFD_322]

Looking at the Timeline if I was to order a JL with the hardtop only available would I be safe in saying that I could purchase a soft top later? I mean is there any benefit to buying the Dual top group? I don't want to wait for the Dual top group to come out

 

[DanW]

Looking at the Timeline if I was to order a JL with the hardtop only available would I be safe in saying that I could purchase a soft top later? I mean is there any benefit to buying the Dual top group? I don't want to wait for the Dual top group to come out

Certainly you could do it. If not from Mopar, the aftermarket will have them ready pretty quickly. People will buy JL's and will get torn tops that need to be replaced. They'll also want some different options. I'd bet that by January 1, Quadratec and others will have them available for purchase. If not by then, certainly by early spring. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the dual top option, even though it won't go into production until a little later. Otherwise, I'll wait and see what premium soft tops are offered. If they have a nice one, with thicker cloth or even some kind of insulation, I may just skip the hard top all together.

 

[YFD_322]

I mean by the time the JL comes out I would still be using the hardtop I'm just tired of waiting

 

[Matt The Hammer]

I'm still puzzled why Jeep would sell the JL at first without a softop. They obviously exist in the owners manual.

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