First Live Photos of JL Wrangler Sport (with new US-spec bumper and close out cover)

[Cal_JLU]

Has anyone considered that what we're witnessing is the global press launch for the JL and not just the states and that there are both U.S. and non-U.S. spec versions on hand? Now I don't know this to be a for sure thing, obviously. However, in the preliminary JL brochure released at the L.A. Auto Show and online on Jeeps website for the JL clearly shows a Sport S with bumpers similar in profile to what you find on the Sahara and Rubicon.

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[Covfefe]

The black Steelies look better than any wheel option they have just because it’s all black. Blows my mind they don’t offer an all gloss black wheel option

 

[TXRubicon]

That was my original thought, but another poster above made it click. EPA and CAFE numbers are based on the Sport models (same with the JK). If you can eek every last MPG out of the Sport model, it pushes those numbers up both on CAFE and the window sticker. Better aero = better MPG. It might only be worth 1mpg in these test loops, but 1mpg is a big increase when it comes to overall fleet economy numbers.

Has anyone considered that what we're witnessing is the global press launch for the JL and not just the states and that there are both U.S. and non-U.S. spec versions on hand? Now I don't know this to be a for sure thing, obviously. However, in the preliminary JL brochure released at the L.A. Auto Show and online on Jeeps website for the JL clearly shows a Sport S with bumpers similar in profile to what you find on the Sahara and Rubicon.

 

[Armycop]

I doubt two pieces of plastic are going to make that big of a change in fuel mileage. Then you would lose that mpg if you roll the windowsdown.

 

[Billy]

I doubt two pieces of plastic are going to make that big of a change in fuel mileage. Then you would lose that mpg if you roll the windowsdown.

I bet they do! The open fenders are like 2 giant parachutes at high speed. I might even add a set or another similar solution to stretch the MPG. Notice the AEV front bumper mostly covers the gap. I might buy one or make my own for this reason.

 

[nowandthen]

Yes the gap fillers should be removable. I have seen pics of the back of the gap fillers showing 2 bolts holding them on. Of course can't find the pics at the moment.

Everything's removable on a Jeep.

 

[Lee H Greidanus]

The euro front bumper appears to be a US bumper, but now with fender gap fillers as a separate add-on piece?

I'd be interested to know what kind of fuel savings that nets if any.

 

[Carlton_Banks]

Looks like a Suzuki Samurai and Land Rover had a baby.

 

[MotorMan]

 

[newJLUguy]

The steelies paired with all terrains on the Sport look better than the rather cheap looking wheel/tire combo on the Sport S, IMO.

And those wheels come standard correct? No change if I've added the cold weather package? If so, I'll be pretty happy...I don't want my first Wrangler to have Honda Accord tires

 

[ThirtyOne]

Edit: Added clarity for Sport S

These are the only wheels for the base sport.

No tires or wheels with cold weather group on the JL/U.

The standard wheels on the Sport S are these Silver Aluminum Wheels.

Cold Weather Group is only available with Sport S so if you got Cold Weather Group you got these wheels. Unless you order the alternate wheels which also require upgraded tires.

 

[MotorMan]

The Sport is basically a JK with a new grille and new tranny. The serious updates come to the Sahara and Rubicon. On the plus side, there’s less on the Sport that is prone to failure. On the down side, the Sport looks wimpy in comparison to the Rubicon.

Jeep should have made a middle ground and retained the Willys Edition as a 4th trim name.

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