Say hi to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU

Wow is that it?? Best news ever to see it can still go fully topless!

 

Great first post hah! Glad we can lay our pitchforks down now that we see the fully removable top and doors.

The vent thing behind the front fenders looks very interesting. Wonder what that actually does? More venting for the engine bay?

 

The vent is to improve airflow from the front wheel area of the vehicle while driving. Also

 

Where do these pics originate from if you are able to say? Wish it would clearly show the top options too !!

 

Thank you for your contribution!

We've added a summary of changes we see and a comparison image to the first post.

 

Holy $@#% what an entrance! Sooo... that is the solid frame of the JLU we have heard so much about. If so that looks to be no different than the sport bar and I'm really happy with what I see.

 

Anyone who decided against the JLU and got a 17' JK is probably biting their nails right now

 

Where's the spare tire??

I love the new fender flares...looks much better and allows larger tires.

Grille looks like a TJ grille, which is a nice change.

Overall, I love it. When can I order?

 

Thanks for the pics, really liking the new/old look.
The character line/belt along the side reminds me of the old Land Rover Defender side a bit. I wonder if the line is not just cosmetic but to add further stiffness to the aluminum door (like the Defender).

 

I like the Roll Cage being incorporated into the windshield structure ; the tendency for the windshield to come back into passenger/ driver compartment in roll-overs has been a weak point in ALL unmodified Jeeps ; the JK is "better", but the JL has really addressed this Safety issue . Plus, the easy - fold windshield glass brings one of the (many) Joys of Jeeping back.
Daimler almost killed the Jeep brand with cheap , penny-pinching quality issues.
I think Sergio Marchionne and Mike Manley truly "Get" the mantra, " Jeep- the Only One "
Thank you !

 

That Hot Little Turbo !!
That Diesel with 8 spd Auto !

 

I think it'll still get a tire carrier bolted on. The rear bumper looks to have a cutout for it.
Assuming that the second image isn't reversed, am I the only one who noticed the tailgate opening on the opposite side?
Also - do those mirrors look high enough to clear the cowl when the door retainer straps come off? :p

 

Great grab! Love this site, always first on the money.

Some subtle but very nice changes. I Love the fender vent (will it be on just the Rubi or a specific engine?) and different character/design lines across the vehicle, surrounding the windows etc. It definitely has some TJ in it which is a good thing in my book.

So far very happy and glad I didn't pull the trigger on the 17 JK. Cant wait to see the roof options.

 

I am torn on the style line, but it appears to be the half-door breakpoint and matches the breakpoint of the top - and the top of the half doors. If someone did full front/rear half doors the lower handles on the full doors would hopefully line up.

Also - I wonder if they made the damn "sport bar" wide enough to accommodate a freakin' sheet of plywood now?