The real reason for a four door jeep or bronco is a Ursa Minor pop up tent top that replaces the standard jeep hard top with a perfectly fitting built in Westfalia style tent with interior access from inside the vehicle to the bed or to stand up to change clothes. Not available in two door. The hybrid means you can run your HVAC system all night to camp comfortably in most weather conditions for overlanding in style. For less than a gallon of gas the ice engine will automatically come on for a few minutes to keep the battery charged like a Prius.
I enjoyed the demo and explanation of solid axel advantages for off-road. The Rubicon looks well designed and built. The future of plug ins. I'd prefer a 2 door as well. I love how you laugh at your own jokes!
Well designed in my mind would mean not having THREE fluid reservoirs. It would not mean having 2 electric motors, a turbo charged motor and THREE batteries!
I'm glad you don't talk shit in your reviews, Sarah. Some car reviewers are so painfully set in what they want for themselves that all they do is verbally shit on a car for not being what they think all cars should be in their mind.
This Jeep is a beast, as all other wrangler are! It's not confi, it's a beast! You want to do offroad, it's for you; you want to travel highway 50k miles a year, look somewhere else, it's not made for this. Get a Grand-Cheroke for the same price. And Sarah keep matching with the vehicle 🤣
One of your best brake test reactions Sarah (joyful laughing)👍 And your 'special' sense of humor giving the 16:58 score is one of the reasons I always watch every minute of every video. (Forest Gump voice) Sarah is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your gonna to get 💖
Oh, how I love your off road reviews! This is how it should be done; informative and funny (but never silly) in an equal mix. Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!
"I don't know who would yeet a $70,000 Jeep Off Road" Visit Moab, Black Bear & Imogene passes, & the Rubicon Trail. Your videos never fail to put a smile on my, and the little one's faces.
I know how knowledgeable you are. I'm glad you pointed out the benefits of solid axles for off road use. Many people are simply clueless. Bottom line, if you are serious about capability there is no substitute. My Jeep flexes like a boneless hooker on steroids and it keeps all 4 tires planted where no other suspension type ever could.
Death wobble is different. Solid axle 5 link suspensions are prone to it but it is always worn components and misalignment (often due to lift kits that don't correct geometry). Properly built and set up jeeps don't wobble. Oh and yes, despite Sarah calling them 4 link, they are 5 link. 2 upper trailing arms, 2 lower trailing arms and a track bar.@@mpeugeot
@@motor-head absolutely related to bad setups and worn out parts, problem is that the parts wear out fairly quickly and leave you chasing components to eliminate it once it starts. I am willing to bet that my 2021 Bronco with 85,000 miles feels more solid at 85 mph than most Jeep Wranglers with 1/2 that mileage. I have owned Jeeps both with and without death wobble... Chasing down death wobble in a Jeep Wrangler is a pain in the ass, unless it is very obvious as what is the source of the wobble. The Wrangler is a better off-roader, but it comes with a price, and that's high speed off road and on road handling.
I absolutely agree. I enjoy driving my Jeep in the city at low speed, it's turning radius makes it the king of the tight parking lot. Get on the freeway and it can become a white knuckle ride pretty quickly. Once you hit the open desert (or wherever your off road playground is) then it feels like it's in it's natural element. No top, half doors, the ability to safely tackle the most difficult trails, there's no other production vehicle that comes close.@@mpeugeot
the black coolant bottle is for the engine, the front smaller one is for the charge air cooler and for the power inverter module, the rear smaller one is for the hybrid battery system and other hybrid components
Much respect to ya kid, you do great work. I most appreciate the fact you have a wonderful sense of humor and apply the 1980's back ground sound when such a project benefits. You are a hard working woman and a lovely one at that. Thank you.
Oid school vehicule with lots of new school tech. Incredible power from this hybrid set up with an excellent 4 wheel drive system. Let her rip! Thanks Sarah for this wonderful review.
The economics of increasingly complex vehicles, with higher initial purchase price, higher maintenance and repair costs, and higher utilisation of exotic materials for batteries and related components, ever more electronics, developed to make relatively small gains in efficiency, is interesting. I suspect that over time, efficiency gains don't outweigh the additional resources and cost. Maybe a trend towards simplicity and lightness to achieve economy will emerge. But I suspect not... Enjoyed the road test as usual.
I've owned my Jeep for 26 YEARS. How did I NOT know that Jeep upside-down spelled deer? I've never rolled it, so I guess there's my answer... Awesome review. Nice to see how far the brand has come since my '97 was released.
New, mine was $36k with 5-year financing: 4L Sahara with both tops, Mopar tubular bumpers/sidesteps, and the towing package. The only thing it didn't come with from the dealership was the mud flaps, which I added shortly after.
Although for that money, I'd definitely consider the new Gallo 32e Dakar -- oversquared with port injection and a 42V hybrid -- perfect for when you need to jump from building to building or outrun a submarine.
What I love about a jeep is it nearly turns into a drill. You see the suspension TWIST when it revs, the entire ... ENTIRE vehicle twists very very visibly under power when you REALLY floor it.😂 1999 grand cherokee does it as well and its SUPER obvious compared to some other vehicles. Those flywheels and transmissions are heavy and the articulation is no joke
I tried to find an old Jeep to save money. I viscerally felt it when you said it's all expensive. I went with a new 2021 JL 2door and it is indeed wonderful. I hope they make a 2d hybrid eventually 🙏
The expectation of something being in the Rubicon at $71K sale price is spot on... drive it a year, retail will likely be in the 50's. I'd be willing to say to this day, nearly all vehicles are bad investments 🙂
"nearly all vehicles are bad investments" I never understood this attitude of cars as needing to hold value because do you expect to resell an old laundry machine too for most of the original value? I don't know...
My primary reason for suggesting this is the amount of technology stuffed into vehicles these days. They are not meant to last years and years. If you have the coins to buy (or lease) one of these, by all means, do so... but the average person won't. Jeep would make more money with a $35K version, don't you think?
I used to work at a college with a lot of very wealthy students who won't bat an eye about (their parents) dropping $70k on one of these for them, another $8k on accessories, and $15-25k to fix the damage and get the DUI charges dropped the first time they crash it. They'll still be a notch below the students who drive Land Rovers and the girl who had a late model Gelandewagen.
Happy Monday Sarah!! You're right, anyone who buys one of those will never use it to its full potential off road, but seems like a very capable rig with all kinds of auto digicals.😁 Great review, stay excellent!!😎
I am happy my Gladiator Rubicon and was off-roading last weekend to see the eclipse. I do despise the radio/hvac control screen that after two hours of the vehicle being off, it wants you to accept a notice about paying attention while driving and the only way I can use the touch screen is to have the radio on.
It's a smart design! Ford has done the same, combining the washer fluid and coolant tank a single molded part. Some of them, like my Ranger, have an air gap molded in, which negates the washer fluid warming effect.
It's pretty sad, pretty much a scam when an Expensive, Over Priced vehicle that it's supposed to be for serious off-road use does not come stock with a front camera . The cameras "cost nothing" and the monitor screen is already built in the dash there
I enjoyed your inputs overall about the Jeep. It's interesting to see someone praising a vehicle that is now a hybrid and ICE powered car. I wonder what'll be next?
I have a wrangler JK while not the Rubicon trim, its the Willy's and still a ton of fun off roading. Off roading in general is a ton of fun no matter the rig. :)
Used to have an '89 XJ and bees/wasps would make homes in all the panel gaps... Guess some things don't change!!! Also, your windshield/june bug comment was excellent 😂
All I want is a plug in hybrid midsized or Maverick sized truck. Would be able to get back and forth to work on the e-beans and still have gas for when I tow.
Aloha Sarah. This was a great thorough examination of the Wrangler in this video. I would wait until 2024 for the Hurricane Engine in the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler.
I bought the 2024 Rubicon X 4xe and am loving it. However 35” bead lock tires were not an option unless you get the V6. So I’m wondering how you pulled that off?
Great review, Sarah. You make car reviews fun to watch. It looks like you need some super glue to attach your little red hand to the stick? Keep up the great work.
Hardest working channel on youtube. Thanks for taking us on the ride Sarah!
Your "Four doors are for people with lazy kids." Is a classic. I've stolen it a few times.
Sarah is on my shortlist of favorite people on earth.
The real reason for a four door jeep or bronco is a Ursa Minor pop up tent top that replaces the standard jeep hard top with a perfectly fitting built in Westfalia style tent with interior access from inside the vehicle to the bed or to stand up to change clothes. Not available in two door. The hybrid means you can run your HVAC system all night to camp comfortably in most weather conditions for overlanding in style. For less than a gallon of gas the ice engine will automatically come on for a few minutes to keep the battery charged like a Prius.
I love your RUclips Channel and content. You are awesome my friend. 🇺🇸
I enjoyed the demo and explanation of solid axel advantages for off-road. The Rubicon looks well designed and built. The future of plug ins. I'd prefer a 2 door as well. I love how you laugh at your own jokes!
Well designed in my mind would mean not having THREE fluid reservoirs. It would not mean having 2 electric motors, a turbo charged motor and THREE batteries!
jeep does not build anything well. they make it about 50k miles before they start spending time in the shop lol
After all these years of reliability tests if you think USA car brands are well built, you deserve to buy one!
@@1wasinAlpha after all these years of media lying you still believe it? My 2016 Wrangler has never had a major issue (only replaced gas tank cap)
@@bartwaggoner2000 how many miles lol. The statistics are out there, it’s not just an opinion
I'm glad you don't talk shit in your reviews, Sarah. Some car reviewers are so painfully set in what they want for themselves that all they do is verbally shit on a car for not being what they think all cars should be in their mind.
It’s because they’re lazy, negativity gets views/clicks. Any idiot can make a 100k+ view video about a catastrophic problem on a vehicle.
@@TML34 You missed the point of what I was saying. It has nothing to do with the Jeep.
@@TML34 Ok. Now you are sounding like a troll. 👎
This Jeep is a beast, as all other wrangler are! It's not confi, it's a beast! You want to do offroad, it's for you; you want to travel highway 50k miles a year, look somewhere else, it's not made for this. Get a Grand-Cheroke for the same price. And Sarah keep matching with the vehicle 🤣
Love how you seem to really be having fun whatever you're doing. Also, kudos on your tech spec memory.
One of your best brake test reactions Sarah (joyful laughing)👍
And your 'special' sense of humor giving the 16:58 score is one of the reasons I always watch every minute of every video.
(Forest Gump voice) Sarah is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your gonna to get 💖
Lets do this. Some 4x4 is what I need
I had the pleasure of driving one of these as a rental, pretty cool wrangler and the turbo 4 wasn’t too bad
Oh, how I love your off road reviews! This is how it should be done; informative and funny (but never silly) in an equal mix. Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!
"I don't know who would yeet a $70,000 Jeep Off Road"
Visit Moab, Black Bear & Imogene passes, & the Rubicon Trail.
Your videos never fail to put a smile on my, and the little one's faces.
Your enthusiasm is always inspirational. Sarah - Auto Wonder Woman!
OMG your reviews are the best ,informative and entertaining .you put a smile on my face everytime.
I know how knowledgeable you are.
I'm glad you pointed out the benefits of solid axles for off road use.
Many people are simply clueless.
Bottom line, if you are serious about capability there is no substitute.
My Jeep flexes like a boneless hooker on steroids and it keeps all 4 tires planted where no other suspension type ever could.
Flexes like that on the highway too... Some call it death wobble, but others insist it's belly dancing.
Death wobble is different. Solid axle 5 link suspensions are prone to it but it is always worn components and misalignment (often due to lift kits that don't correct geometry). Properly built and set up jeeps don't wobble. Oh and yes, despite Sarah calling them 4 link, they are 5 link. 2 upper trailing arms, 2 lower trailing arms and a track bar.@@mpeugeot
@@motor-head absolutely related to bad setups and worn out parts, problem is that the parts wear out fairly quickly and leave you chasing components to eliminate it once it starts. I am willing to bet that my 2021 Bronco with 85,000 miles feels more solid at 85 mph than most Jeep Wranglers with 1/2 that mileage.
I have owned Jeeps both with and without death wobble... Chasing down death wobble in a Jeep Wrangler is a pain in the ass, unless it is very obvious as what is the source of the wobble. The Wrangler is a better off-roader, but it comes with a price, and that's high speed off road and on road handling.
I absolutely agree. I enjoy driving my Jeep in the city at low speed, it's turning radius makes it the king of the tight parking lot. Get on the freeway and it can become a white knuckle ride pretty quickly. Once you hit the open desert (or wherever your off road playground is) then it feels like it's in it's natural element. No top, half doors, the ability to safely tackle the most difficult trails, there's no other production vehicle that comes close.@@mpeugeot
13:15 " If You're Not With The One You Love , Love The One You're With " 😉
Thanks for that review Sarah
This is where a hybrid actually makes sense. I'm actually thinking about getting one now after your review.
the black coolant bottle is for the engine, the front smaller one is for the charge air cooler and for the power inverter module, the rear smaller one is for the hybrid battery system and other hybrid components
Much respect to ya kid, you do great work. I most appreciate the fact you have a wonderful sense of humor and apply the 1980's back ground sound when such a project benefits.
You are a hard working woman and a lovely one at that.
Thank you.
Sarah, there is no one that is more fun and informative than you. You Rock My Dear
Love your linguistic awesomeness.
Sarah really brought the weird in this one and I'm absolutely here for it!
Funny: 2:37 Sarah's rounding down of numbers: very much like machine code.
Thanks!
Oid school vehicule with lots of new school tech. Incredible power from this hybrid set up with an excellent 4 wheel drive system. Let her rip! Thanks Sarah for this wonderful review.
Probably catches on FIRE when charging
Awesome job as always.
The more bells and whistles the new vehicles get, the less I want them.
The economics of increasingly complex vehicles, with higher initial purchase price, higher maintenance and repair costs, and higher utilisation of exotic materials for batteries and related components, ever more electronics, developed to make relatively small gains in efficiency, is interesting. I suspect that over time, efficiency gains don't outweigh the additional resources and cost. Maybe a trend towards simplicity and lightness to achieve economy will emerge. But I suspect not... Enjoyed the road test as usual.
I love your love of vehicles and the engineering behind it.
Love the presentation. Well done.
Thanks Sarah. Always really enjoy your perspective & sense of humor
Yay 🎉 Sarah always delivers 🚗 🚘
Just the very greatest 😊❤️
I like jeeps if they're red. lol 😆 I was hoping for a welding video... even if it was a machine set up. This review was smashing.
I love Jeep that can double as it's power station sounds like fun Sarah.
Old school meets new school. Thank you for your wonderful reviews.
🎉 best car reviews on the tube we❤ Sarah!
Best presentation on You tube period. ❤
👍🏻👊🏻
You really need to test a Rubicon 392, amazing vehicle. Offroad+ mode, learn how to use Torque Reserve to launch it, and hold on!
Yeah, Starts at nearly $90,000 and tops out at $102,000. And it's still a Fiat/Jeep.
Twice now you gave the Wrangler 4XE some love. Many thanks!
I've owned my Jeep for 26 YEARS. How did I NOT know that Jeep upside-down spelled deer?
I've never rolled it, so I guess there's my answer...
Awesome review. Nice to see how far the brand has come since my '97 was released.
New, mine was $36k with 5-year financing: 4L Sahara with both tops, Mopar tubular bumpers/sidesteps, and the towing package. The only thing it didn't come with from the dealership was the mud flaps, which I added shortly after.
Although for that money, I'd definitely consider the new Gallo 32e Dakar -- oversquared with port injection and a 42V hybrid -- perfect for when you need to jump from building to building or outrun a submarine.
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a Gallo 32e Dakar? I looked it up on youtube, and all that showed up were a bunch of videos about chickens. 🤣
LOL, If you know you know. There is a Gallo 64 Desert Thirst Edition... talk about double the power!
always enjoy all of your videos!
Thanks Sarah, Central California watching
What I love about a jeep is it nearly turns into a drill. You see the suspension TWIST when it revs, the entire ... ENTIRE vehicle twists very very visibly under power when you REALLY floor it.😂 1999 grand cherokee does it as well and its SUPER obvious compared to some other vehicles. Those flywheels and transmissions are heavy and the articulation is no joke
Wow! Very impressive vehicle, also you did an excellent job reviewing the vehicle. Carry On Madam!
I tried to find an old Jeep to save money. I viscerally felt it when you said it's all expensive. I went with a new 2021 JL 2door and it is indeed wonderful. I hope they make a 2d hybrid eventually 🙏
The expectation of something being in the Rubicon at $71K sale price is spot on... drive it a year, retail will likely be in the 50's. I'd be willing to say to this day, nearly all vehicles are bad investments 🙂
Yep. Buy what you need, keep it until the wheels fall off.
@@mikespangler98Yup... or buy someone's nearly new problems then drive it, fix it and drive it some more. Off-lease cars seem to fit the bill. 🙂
"nearly all vehicles are bad investments" I never understood this attitude of cars as needing to hold value because do you expect to resell an old laundry machine too for most of the original value? I don't know...
Except for those of the 1%, all vehicles have always been bad investments
My primary reason for suggesting this is the amount of technology stuffed into vehicles these days. They are not meant to last years and years. If you have the coins to buy (or lease) one of these, by all means, do so... but the average person won't. Jeep would make more money with a $35K version, don't you think?
I used to work at a college with a lot of very wealthy students who won't bat an eye about (their parents) dropping $70k on one of these for them, another $8k on accessories, and $15-25k to fix the damage and get the DUI charges dropped the first time they crash it.
They'll still be a notch below the students who drive Land Rovers and the girl who had a late model Gelandewagen.
Completely unique and utter entertaining review, i love it!
Happy Monday Sarah!!
You're right, anyone who buys one of those will never use it to its full potential off road, but seems like a very capable rig with all kinds of auto digicals.😁
Great review, stay excellent!!😎
Crazy price. I am still in process of restoringish, restomodding my 1st gen 4 Runner. Wish we could have joined to v 8 this sucker.
Great review
Thanks Sarah!🌻🐧
Love these reviews, looks a very capable off road bus.
Still funny, still enunciating. Thank you, Sarah.
Approach and descent angles = “really f***ing steep” 😂👍🏽
😮 oh no!! Finger down!!! Finger down!!! 🤣
I adore your sense of silly, keep rockin✌️
I am happy my Gladiator Rubicon and was off-roading last weekend to see the eclipse. I do despise the radio/hvac control screen that after two hours of the vehicle being off, it wants you to accept a notice about paying attention while driving and the only way I can use the touch screen is to have the radio on.
As always, another great review...........
And, yes, cars are getting more and more expensive.
That maybe why so many new car lots are full
Thanks Sarah
One other thing I’m most excited about the coming fully electric Jeeps is being off-road in near silence. That will be incredible.
Love that bolster test
Having expansion tank and window wash together is very Volvo. Designed to melt frozen squirter fluid in cold climate.
It's a smart design! Ford has done the same, combining the washer fluid and coolant tank a single molded part. Some of them, like my Ranger, have an air gap molded in, which negates the washer fluid warming effect.
The front trail cam is an option on all models. I have one on my mall crawler '23 Wrangler Sahara 4xe with 20" street tires. lol
It's pretty sad, pretty much a scam when an Expensive, Over Priced vehicle that it's supposed to be for serious off-road use does not come stock with a front camera . The cameras "cost nothing" and the monitor screen is already built in the dash there
Excellent, best car reviews
The Jeep's 1 Touch Top is the best I have seen so far. 🤑🤑🤑🤑
What a great review! Fun, watchable and d technically astute.
I enjoyed your inputs overall about the Jeep.
It's interesting to see someone praising a vehicle that is now a hybrid and ICE powered car. I wonder what'll be next?
Yes!!! The seat bolster test!!!!
I have a wrangler JK while not the Rubicon trim, its the Willy's and still a ton of fun off roading. Off roading in general is a ton of fun no matter the rig. :)
Love your 80's/90's vernacular.
No Sarah, Jeep upside down spells expensive 😂
Used to have an '89 XJ and bees/wasps would make homes in all the panel gaps... Guess some things don't change!!!
Also, your windshield/june bug comment was excellent 😂
All I want is a plug in hybrid midsized or Maverick sized truck. Would be able to get back and forth to work on the e-beans and still have gas for when I tow.
Nice review. REMEMBER!!! The most important thing about electronics? Don't let the smoke out!!!
I would rather have the 392 not a big fan of all the hybrid stuff and love the sound of a V8 great review 👍.
I’m reviewing the 392 next week actually!
@@SarahnTunedwhen is this video hitting? I am dying to find out how you liked it compared to the Bronco Raptor and Raptor R!
For the beans, pwr is nerfed in 2hi and it’s way quicker in 4Auto. Hopefully it was experience in that setting on road.
Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it.
I like the wasp nest security option. Thanks jeep!
Aloha Sarah. This was a great thorough examination of the Wrangler in this video. I would wait until 2024 for the Hurricane Engine in the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler.
I bought the 2024 Rubicon X 4xe and am loving it. However 35” bead lock tires were not an option unless you get the V6. So I’m wondering how you pulled that off?
Like the switch up with the red finger.
Thank You Sarah. Your pretty outfit and finger pointer match the vehicle color. Sweet.
I like how the 4Xe logo looks like the word "axe"
Superb review Sarah very thorough. That jeep is frigging awesome I would absolutely love one very cool 👍
6:30 Ya don't need a hood strut, silly! :) You can lean the hood against the front window. The canoe rails protect it.
You are Always enjoyable to see and listen to. 🖖😋
SARAH!!!!!
Hello Sarah - Did you see the Possible MR-2 / Cellica News
I’d love to see you review a 392 Wrangler!
I have it reviewed & filmed, video should be up in the next 10 days.
Awesome. I have the 2021, I can’t wait to see your take on it!!
Great review, Sarah. You make car reviews fun to watch. It looks like you need some super glue to attach your little red hand to the stick? Keep up the great work.
I freaking love that color.....
Sarah is an absolute legend 🎉😂😂😂
Ohh baking test, will you be doing this baking test from inside a renovated Winnebago motorhome??
It seems pretty solid. Thanks for the review.
Acceleration is best done in 4 Hi Auto ;)
I could see if it had wheel spin yes, but it was loading up the torque converter as much as I did that made it grumpy.
Funny, weird car reviews, we need it. Great😂👍
I am so thinking about getitng one of these.
A jeep with more tech. What could possibly go wrong 😂