Key Takeaways:
- The Jeep Wrangler body, frame and engines go unchanged into 2023, and are the same as found in 2022 Jeeps.
- The Jeep Wrangler added a Freedom trim for 2022 with special military designs and a steel bumper.
- The 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wranglers are nearly identical besides cosmetic and trim differences.
- Choose the 2022 model for the EcoDiesel engines that are available on select trims.
Is the Jeep Wrangler Changing in 2023?
The Jeep Wrangler is not changing much in 2023. This is due to the fact that the Wrangler is right in the middle of a generation, so not many changes are expected for the next few years. However, fans of the diesel engine on the Jeep Wrangler will need to purchase a 2022 model before they run out. The EcoDiesel engine on the Wrangler was discontinued in 2023, as popularity of the engine decreased and diesel prices increased. Another reason the diesel engine was discontinued is due to Stellantis’ commitment to the environment, as they also cut other gas guzzling engines such as the Charger and Challenger from their lineup. Other than a few new changes to the trim levels the Jeep Wrangler remains largely unchanged in 2023.
What is new for the Jeep Wrangler in 2023?
The Jeep Wrangler has added the special Freedom trim which features militaristic design cues, steel front bumper and rock rails. A couple new paint colors have been added as well, namely the “Earl” and “Reign” paint colors. Although the names are pretty cool, they do not give us any information as to what the colors actually are. The Earl paint coat is a lighter blue, in between sky and baby blue. The Reign paint coat is a vibrant purple. Car and Driver have posited that the Reign coat might be an homage to the late artist Prince. Whether this is true or not, the Reign color is very purple and available only on limited Jeeps. The 2023 Wrangler also has a special edition paint, the Punk’d paint coat, which is a bright orange. The 2022 Wrangler has a special edition paint called Snazzberry which actually does look like it sounds a little bit, more of a mix of maroon and pink. If you want either of these colors you would have to go for the respective model year for the paint.
Which is better, the 2023 or 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
Since the 2023 and 2022 Jeep Wrangler are identical besides a few paint differences and trim differences, neither one is better than the other. Which one you choose largely depends on price, and if you need the brand new model year. Beyond that, the 2022 has the special edition Snazzberry paint coat, which is only available in that year, and the 2023 has the Punk’d paint coat. The 2023 model year did receive the new color Earl, so if you want a lighter blue Jeep, the current Jeep Wrangler is the one for you. Another deciding factor would be that the 2022 Wrangler has an EcoDiesel engine powertrain available on specific trims, which means that if you are wanting the EcoDiesel you will need to go with the 2022 model year. The 2022 model year is also slightly cheaper across the board, with trims starting about $1,000 to $3,000 cheaper.