The all new 2018 Jeep Wrangler has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new Jeep Wrangler is built on an all new platform. The Wrangler retains the signature 7 slat grille but is a bit cury rather than flat. It gets all LED headlamps along with LED daytime running lights mounted on the front fender. The flared wheel arches are also redesigned and look stylish. It gets a more raked front windshield as well. The 3 door Rubicon also gets a vent on the bonnet.At the rear, the Wrangler gets an all LED tail lamp set up. There is an all new tail gate and the spare wheel is mounten slightly lower than before. There is a roof mounted spoiler and the Wrangler also gets a rear view camera for the very first time.  The number plate is now mounted on the bumper. The Wrangler comes shod with 17 inch alloy wheels. The Sahara gets 18 inchers. The Rubicon gets a metal bumper with removable ends along with red tow hooks. It also gets 33 inch tyres as standard.

The Wrangler now comes with an all new interior which is way ahead in terms of quality and fit and finish than before. There is an 8.4 inch touch screen for the UConnect infotainment system that features navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The instrument cluster features a 3.5- or an available 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) information LED display. The 7-inch LED display allows the driver to configure information in more than 100 ways including current media being played, tire pressure, or digital speed readout. Integrated buttons on the steering wheel control audio, voice, and speed functions The roll cage now comes in the body colour unlike black as earlier. The dashboard comes with the option of leather or panels. Seats feature adjustable bolster and lumbar support along with heating function. There are upholstery options of cloth or leather with accent stitching.

Two USB ports up front and two in reach of occupants in the back seat connect to the media center. Standard 12-volt accessory outlets are located throughout the all-new Wrangler and a 115-volt AC outlet is available to power select three-pronged home electronics.The increased wheelbase has lead to more space at the rear. The seat angle is now more reclined to offer better comfort. The Wrangler will be offered in hard top and soft top versions. A power roof option that can slide back is also on offer. As always the doors can be taken off too.

The Wrangler comes witha two-speed transfer case with full-time four-wheel drive and a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio that is available on Sahara models. This new Selec-Trac full-time two-speed transfer case is intuitive and allows the driver to set it and forget it, while constantly sending power to the front and rear wheels. On Wrangler Rubicon, a Rock-Trac 4×4 system features heavy-duty next-generation Dana 44 front and rear axles with a “4LO” ratio of 4:1. A 4.10 front and rear axle ratio is standard as are Tru-Lok locking differentials.

The Command-Trac 4×4 system features a two-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio and next-generation solid Dana front and rear axles with a 3.45 rear axle ratio.

It gets diff locks that can be operated via a switch on the dashboard and a button to disconnect sway bars for articulation. There are skid plates at the front and rear. It has a ground clearance of 276 mm and a 44 degree approach and a 37 degree departure angle. It has a water fording capability of 30 inches.

The use of lightweight, high-strength aluminium closures, including the doors, door hinges, hood, fender flares, windshield frame and magnesium swing gate, help reduce weight and boost fuel economy. Other ways the Jeep engineering team looked to reduce weight included using hollow track and stabilizer bars, aluminum engine mounts and steering gear, and a larger, lighter master cylinder.

For 2018, Wrangler continues to utilize the proven five-link coil suspension configuration. Wrangler’s front suspension features a lateral control arm and four longitudinal control arms. Full-width track bars made of forged steel control lateral movement of the axle with minimal angle change during suspension travel. The roll center height has been raised and the spring rates have been retuned to provide a comfortable ride when traveling around town.

The five-link rear suspension features two upper and two lower forged steel control arms for longitudinal control, and a track bar for lateral axle control. The control arms are located outside of the frame rails while the rear shocks are splayed (angled inboard at the top) to provide consistent damping.

The shocks have been retuned and demonstrate optimum balance between on-road handling and legendary off-road capability. Ride comfort, body-roll control, and handling is significantly improved with new shock tuning, hard points, and body mount strategy.

Coming to the engines, the Wrangler will get a 2.2 litre 4 cylinder turbo petrol motor that will feature mild hybrid tech. The 3.6 litre V6 Pentastar petrol engine will be carried forward as well. As far as diesel is concerned, Jeep will offer the 2.2 litre 4 cylinder diesel for global markets while the USA will get the 3.0 V6 oil burner. All engines will mated to a new eight speed automatic gearbox.A six speed manual is available as standard.

The new Wrangler should hit Indian shores sometime next here replacing the current model that has been on sale since Jeep made its India debut in August 2016.