What does a typical Wrangler "refresh" consist of?

[rkj__]

Throw out history- a new owner will make these decisions… T

I agree, that the Wrangler's history may not be able to shed much light on the JL's future.

There is already an unprecedented amount of customozation available for the JL, from engine options, to tire sizes.

I agree that UConnect / technology changes are most likely as a mid-cycle refresh.

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[aldo98229]

The mid-cycle refresh was introduced for 2011-12 JK; Jeep was well under Fiat ownership by then.

My guess is the French owners are still too new to impact JL’s schedule set up under FCA.

I am 99% positive we will see a thorough update in a year from now. Like I said, it will likely focus mostly on upgrading the interior and the level of technology.

 

[AlanD]

Better seats. Not power just side bolsters/padding and adjustability. 12 inch screen, Move aux switchs higher on dash board. Maybe over head by mirror, Better interior lighting...Yes to factory lift/35's as option on all models as well as optional rear lockers again all models.

 

[Beowulf]

I'm just hoping for the GME-T6 (turbo inline 6). Even better is mated to a manual.

 

[rallydefault]

There'd be two models to pick from: Wrangler, and Rubicon. That's it.

The latter would retain its current uparmored mechanical trimmings, whereas the former would functionally be a Sport to which any and every option (sans the intentionally distinct Rubicon build) could be individually added, based on the buyer's preferences.

This would be so awesome. For people like me, there's just something magical about an absolute base Sport (with A/C, though lol), but to then give me the ability to maybe throw the sway bar disconnect on there with nicer tires?

Done deal. I would buy again in a few years if they did that.

 

[Grooster]

I would love to see a heads up display added along with wireless charging to go with wireless car play, too. Let's make those windows become one touch UP to go with the one touch down, ok?

Since we have the 3.0 Eco Diesel now, maybe we could get the European 4 cylinder diesel as an option?

And while we're at it, can we make the shiny bezel on the steering wheel NOT reflect sunlight on the windshield? Yeah, I know you can get the black bezel and swap them out but there's that whole airbag thing that you have to deal with to get to the bezel. Maybe some black electrical tape and call it good...smh.

 

[Suspect]

My guess is paint colors, power seats and bigger screen. That turbo inline 6 rumor has been floating around FOREVER and I feel it’s never gonna come at this point. I hope I’m wrong

 

[wranglerbro]

I just hope they don't move to a Ram-style electronic transmission/4WD shifter knob in an effort to refresh the center console area.

 

[4doorturbo]

There's a lot of technology that the Wrangler currently lags behind on, but I'd want it to be integrated better - the last thing it needs (IMO) is more screens.

Here's my list:

Ventilated seats - given where/how most Wranglers are used, ventilated make way more sense than heated, IMO

Not sure that would be ideal given the exposure to the elements with the top off. May affect the "weather resistance" of the current seats.

 

[BH6]

Probably right. I thing the all the screens would work. No more buttons or analog.

Buttons are good. Bigger screen cool, but let me change the volume and the temp with dials and buttons.

 

[rcadden]

Buttons are good. Bigger screen cool, but let me change the volume and the temp with dials and buttons.

I much prefer buttons to screens, especially for something that I plan to keep for 10+ years.

How many things with a screen do you know that last more than 3-4 years?

 

[KPersCO]

The interior is designed to rugged so you can take the doors and top off and get things wet and dirty. Even though we all know most people don't do that. There is no way they will do a major overhaul to the interior. Even if they have with other models in the line up simply put they aren't the wrangler.

IMO the next gen uConnect will be on the table at some point and maybe some other easily added tech options.

Completely agree that since there have been two additional powerplants already it would be really surprising for them to make changes to the trans/engine options.

 

[emptyminded42]

^ I agree, which is why I don't think ventilated seats will ever be in a Wrangler. I'm skeptical about power seats, but if they can do heated seats perhaps it's less of a concern.

I personally think my Sport cloth seats are very comfortable. IMO the only thing I'd change is adding an adjustable headrest. It tilts too far forward for my wife when she has a ponytail in.

I think maybe on the exterior end of things they might make LED lights (headlights, fogs, side markers, and tail lights) standard, play around with the geometry of the fenders a little, and delete the stupid little aero pieces on the Sport bumpers. Or just redesign them entirely. Nothing crazy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[F2F]

Just give me the GME-T6...oh, and move the 4X4 shifter to the right side of the transmission shifter. I need more room for my man spread

 

[aldo98229]

I saw a post from someone who got caught in a downpour with the top off; his head unit got fried —or drowned...however you wanna look at it.

The idea of the utilitarian Jeep interior that can be hosed down is very romantic, but those days are long gone.

Have you tried it? Good luck!

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