2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL Review - Offroading in the New Jeep

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@rootsRemi]

TheStraightPipes Do Suzuki Jimny next please

[@davismathis845]

Mo Zees I don’t think they’re sold in Canada or the U.S

[@usmanbinshams4910]

I dont know its just for me... the image of the jeep on thumbnail is is not so clear.. 😬

[@teop7887]

Purposeful and clever updates. Not major, but very well thought out. The redesigned windshield frame is an example. One of the best designed and engineered Jeeps yet.

[@njc1230]

The updates to the daily driving ability seem nice, but the issues you guys had in the video don't help the Chrysler reputation for quality.

[@ijimppangi]

Yuri "this doesn't have grocery hangers in the back" Jacub "oh alright, back to off-roading" 😂😂😂

[@BCJDM]

Can we all appreciate the fact that Yuri's Element did the same trail as the Jeep.

[@djw1091994]

Yes! I bet with the right set of tires it could have a shot at death mountain.

[@jasminenicole5775]

I was just looking at Jeep wrangler videos last night. I was hoping you guys would make one in the future for the 2018 models. And here it is!

[@miguelagdf]

When Jakub disappears bc of the camo! I died 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Affalterbach1967]

Moustache Yuri returns. Yes !

[@TheStraightPipes]

It’s gone again :-( I’m not used to it. Maybe we’ll do a movember fund raiser

[@RickTrajan]

Time travellers!

[@Lt.Mingus69]

Moustache Yuri has more power

[@FasterThanSoup]

His husband loves it

[@jameslewis3594]

Affalterbach Brackley 1967 he sucks

[@LEVELMotorsports]

I bought one of these back in February. I had the same problem with the dodgy handling on the highway. It was very touchy and hard to keep straight. Turns out that from the factory the tires are super over-inflated. Mine were aired up to like 46 PSI. I dropped them down to 32 PSI and after that it was fine. I've since upgraded to 35x12.5" tires and with proper inflation on those it's still easier to drive on the highway than the massively over-inflated stock 33s. Also, my startup animation doesn't lag like that - you might need to have them do the UConnect update on that model. The latest update put all of the pitch and yaw and disconnect stuff in the center dash UConnect display as well.

[@NoName-nf5xl]

How is the reliability doing?

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

@Justin Walters I have 2018 Rubicon...they overinflate them to get better gas mileage but honestly it doesnt work. I lowered the pressures and have identical gas mileage and better ride

[@bradcomis1066]

LT rated tires supposedly need more air pressure than normal tires.

[@scootsmcdoots80]

You guys are quickly becoming my favorite automobile channel. Keep up the great work! Making us fellow Canadaland folks proud.

[@777lukasz9]

The only negative is the price.

[@gregbrenzil9570]

And the fact that they broke axel bushings and the reverse camera, just through normal use. Jeeps are garbage.

[@adbt20]

@@gregbrenzil9570 yeah this. It looks great and all, but I'm not sure I trust the reliability and durability.

[@jakp8777]

They hold their value well and I have had no issues with reliability. The wrangler squashes obsolete Chrysler stereotypes.

[@jakp8777]

Greg Brenzil enjoy your Asian driving appliance!

[@Robert-goose1]

@@jakp8777 the Hemi cars are going strong too

[@gooddaymate1171]

Reverse camera blue screen fix: pop open the fuse box and press down on all the fuses to make sure they are all seated properly. Myself along with many others had found that they had about more than half of the fuses not seated all the way in. That should fix the blue screen and prevent any future electrical issues. Side note.....glad to have an awesome fellow Canadian channel doing so well. Making us proud, guys!

[@AB-hi6ru]

My day is always better when I watch a new episode!

[@caedom21]

I need a Straight Pipes camo shirt.

[@deereman8237]

I was in our 13’ Rubicon today, after driving my 08’ Dodge 1500 for about 4 months, and instantly realized the torque the Jeep puts out is so much more! Let off the brake in 2 hi on snow in reverse and it started spinning without hitting the throttle! Forgot the torque those 4:10 gears put to the wheels!

[@BeesonsCars]

A wrangler is expensive but it holds its value incredibly well. Its like the best year over year depreciation of any “normal” vehicle.

[@swaroopajit]

The Jeep Wrangler costs about 105,000CAD in India and I'm talking about the low-end variant. And that's just it's showroom price, after taxes, it would cost about 150,000CAD(approximately). Just a little information that you could've totally gone without knowing. The reason is quite apparent, the import duty on cars is humongous. Oh also, just imagine how much any sports car would cost. (Just for the fun of it)

[@jimmywhite3590]

This review actually was really funny! Thanks guys, awesome content, keep it up 😁👍🏻

[@williamgattmann6525]

Love the wrangler but the electronic gremlins are a little worrying between the backup cam and the axle/difflock warning in one day when its so new :/

[@NukePooch1]

As said in the video...it's a Jeep (FCA) thing... LOL. Jeep added everything on their wish list except I think they ran out of money before they could add reliability....

[@charliegotosleep]

Yeah i wont be LOL'ing if i drop $48K on one of these and get warning lights the first week.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

Being a part of the JL Wrangler Forums community, and reading about problems for months on such a new vehicle, was enough for me to abandon the prospect of JL ownership. Seriously, go to the "issues" subforum there. Quite literally endless problems. It's a damn shame--from a beauty and capability standpoint the new Wrangler is phenomenal. It's just a shame it won't reliably strut its stuff for very long.

[@danielc3321]

My sentiments exactly. This is like the third or fourth KZbin review of this car where electronics went kablooey. It’s too bad because Wranglers are very cool.

[@edweagle]

Could have been worse, Autoguide had theirs break down on the highway from picking it up to test... Full electrical failure with no hazard lights.. at night... in the rain :\

[@Qimchiy]

After posting out that you removed the bumper end it bothers me now.

[@XxEndlessSonataxX]

Don't have time to watch full video, but I know it deserves a smash the like button.

[@YJKadventure]

Great video! I’ve seen hundreds of JL videos but just now I learned you can transform the bumper. Great job putting the sway bar disconnect and diff lockers to the test 👍🏻

[@henryi9738]

8:34 Grocery bag hangers are located on the back of driver's and passenger's seats.

[@DrEaM0Killer666]

Henry I si

[@Morcecforce]

I haven’t watched you guys in awhile, still pumping out great content 👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

Non stop

[@lesibamalebana1854]

thank you !!!!!This is my dream car with all those the errors it has ,I like that Jeep doesn't mess with the working solution in terms of Looks GREAT...

[@toxic_monkey6392]

My dads a manager of Jeep and I drove one of these and I loved it so much and even when on the road I could still take off because it was turbo!

[@sothickitssickk]

Reliability though 🤦‍♂️

[@TaylorHarkness]

All of those negatives (blue camera screen, laggy graphics, error messages, glitching navigation, etc) used to happen when I first got my new 2018 Wrangler JL as well. I was getting frustrated because it was such an expensive car and the tech glitched constantly and then I don’t know if it was an over the air update or what- but one day, they all just went away and they have all worked perfectly since. Weird.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I drove a 2019 Wrangler Unlimited Sport as a rental a couple weeks ago. First time ever in a Wrangler. I’m sold. I was shocked at how smooth the engine was. Drove 380 miles in it. My only complaint was the seat. My hamstrings felt like they weren’t supported enough. But seven hours in a Jeep might do that. Fooling around town it was fine. I’ll take a Rubicon as my next car. Can’t decide between the four door or a Gladiator.

[@jackrotter9434]

Its amazing what you can do with the absolute cheapest Jeep Wrangler Sport and good tires. As long as you choose the right lines offroading you can have a helluva fun time and accomplish much more than you would think. Most of the quirky Jeep things contribute to the character and you just appreciate it more and are glad you aren't in a minivan, or a prius...

[@CyberDocUSA]

The through-the-windshield visor test was epic. Nice review as always guys!

[@AustinH7]

I daily a 2017 2 Jeep jk (previous model) and I love it. Off-roading and modding it is second to none.

[@MIGerlag]

Awesome video guys!!! My perfect 2 car garage would be this Jeep Wrangler and the upcoming Ford Mustang GT500... The only other car I’d buy other than a Ford would be this Jeep Wrangler, I’m a through and through Ford guy but I have a massive soft spot for Jeeps. I really like this and I really like the Trackhawk, the Grand Cherokee in general is really nice, my dad has a 2012 Grand Cherokee and it’s part of the reason I have a soft spot for Jeeps, I’ve personally put a lot of mileage on that car and I love it just as much as my Ford. There’s something about Jeeps that just feel like they have a loveable character, especially the wrangler.

[@mike4fo]

Ahh nothing like waking up to a good ole straight pipe review 💪🏻

[@a.b.2897]

You, Hoovie's Garage, and Doug should collab one day...

[@YuriTereshyn]

Hey Yey hoovie can buy us a Ferrari and Doug can explain its quirks to us. I’d be down for that

[@SohamBapat1]

@@YuriTereshyn why not a Plymouth prowler instead?

[@sergeyyevtukh388]

Yuri Tereshyn you Gus have your unique tricks and should not need someone’s, that why your Chanel follows growing like mushrooms, just keep doing your thing, funny and youthful, go Strt.Pipes!

[@YuriTereshyn]

Sergey Yevtukh I justwant a prowler and Ferrari

[@adbt20]

Are Doug and Hoovie on speaking terms?

[@AndrewSchuld]

Whoa! Straight Pipes video on Sunday? Yes!!! I loved this video on the Wrqngler.

[@differenttigers]

People like to complain about the price, but the Rubicon starts at 9k less than the Tacoma TRD Pro, about 15k less than the Tundra TRD Pro, and over 20k less than the Raptor. I still think it's a good deal, especially if you're okay with not having every option 🤩

[@DragonKnightX12]

Well you could arguably get a Ram Rebel instead :P

[@killaco23]

The steering issue is easily fixable with a PCM update/reflash. Takes 10 mins at dealer. Also the 8 speed Transmission is new in the Wrangler and it is way better.

[@killaco23]

@Kamil Korzeniowski Yes, Lol great catch

[@JohnMichaelGadier]

The Straight Pipes will be the new Top Gear in a few years. Trust me.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I trust you

[@iamlegend5900]

I thought the bumper was broken! I think the removable bumperettes make approaching rocks easier

[@nealnorman5556]

6:55 I had the doors off my JK the other day, and I almost ended up with a snarling German Shepard in my lap. Threw it in reverse and backed up about 30 mph.

[@bradkoshy]

At 7:08, that is a crazy nice shot with the slow pan out. Should do it for more of your reviews.

[@antayproperties]

I absolutely enjoyed this video... You both are quite witty... 😊😊

[@darcyjousset6615]

those bumpers are part of the steal bumper group package. you can get it on any trim pack i think. Its still an option on the Rubicon. so are the LED lights.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Having owned Canada’s first ‘Islander’ (with the 4.0 H.O.) and an older Sahara (4.3 carb.)... I love these things. However ... after going once on an 11hr drive up to Timmins (Ontario) in the Winter, with my then future wife. It was quickly decided that a Jeep is a great 2nd car .... but that short wheelbase and choppy suspension and wind noise meant that any trip over a couple of hours .... Rent something. Rent... Anything is better ... even.a beat up Pontiac Firefly provides a better distance ride. And I won’t even discuss mileage! Thanks for the video. Jeeps are great!

[@NukePooch1]

I agree. I had a 1997 TJ. It was the perfect 4th or 5th car....behind the sporty car, people hauler, work truck/van, and commuter car.

[@alohamcds]

My camera also turns green. I notice it more when i remote start my Sahara first

[@See.You.Soon.027]

I hope seats are comfortable in this one, I once drove 2017 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited just for a day and it gave me backache!

[@ripleyp2002]

This video sums up my problem with Jeep. They make beautiful, capable vehicles with tons of problems.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

If Toyota made a Wrangler copycat, I'd be on it like flies-on-shit. More manufacturers need to get back into convertible 4x4's. Hopefully the upcoming Ford Bronco forces Jeep/FCA to get serious.

[@brettlarson912]

I agree, a wrangler-esque Toyota would sell like hot cakes. I suppose the closest you can get w/ Toyota is the 4Runner TRD Off Road. But that's more of an SUV.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

Affirmative, Brett. But at least in the Toyota you'll be able to really get out there... and always get home. The TRD Pro might satiate those that want the "most offroadey" variants. The Wrangler keeps beating its own sales records, and now outsells the Camry. I'd wish the better automakers would wake up to this large, lucrative market segment (large hairdressers' SUVs), and give us some more options!

[@adbt20]

I'd love to see new 2-door convertible G-wagen! Different price range, admittedly.

[@blazerboiz5996]

My 02 4runner with 170k has no issues and I off-road the shit out of it

[@Plataartsjewellery]

Most awaited , amazing guys 👌🏻

[@krisl7068]

What an excellent shirt Yuri is wearing!

[@michaelruchala7113]

First time I've seen the Straight Pipes review without Jakub

[@tysont1909]

Funny you mentioned that the red interior would go good with a lime green exterior... Mojito green can’t come with a red dash

[@See.You.Soon.027]

Thank you all the Gods for this new infotainment on Wrangler!

[@Isaacnik1]

such an underrated channel

[@jonerikgreene1175]

JL Rubicon or the 4Runner TRD Pro? Now that you’ve reviewed them both.

[@AustinH7]

Rubicon for hardcore off-roading and daily driving and 4 runner for light trails daily driving/commuting

[@charliegotosleep]

I just test drove a non-rubicon Unlimited sport yesterday. You guys have talked about the offroad capability a lot (of course), but one thing to mention is how much BETTER the new JL is on-road now. Very smooth and liveable. I am going to pull the trigger i think in April... just have to test drive a 4runner and Colorado ZR2 first, but i think Jeep is the way im gonna go.

[@blazerboiz5996]

frajnai frajnai your gonna hate yourself for buying fac. 4Runner Trd pro is just as capable but doesn’t drive like shit and lasts over 50k miles before turning into shit

[@charliegotosleep]

@@blazerboiz5996 you're probably not wrong but I pulled the trigger. I'll come back in a while so you can say you told me so 😁

[@laurenzdeganos9875]

Yuri looking like Magnum P.I. while Jakub sporting the tree look, Haha. I like the slight updates especially the front end.

[@smashervt]

I had a weird dream that we had a lime green wrangler and my neighbor stole it. No idea why but then I wake up and Boom TheStraightPipes got a wrangler video!

[@payasofeo69]

Who else beside Yuri cares and uses satellite radio? With Spotify, iTunes and others I don’t know anyone else who cares about it. Is it still relevant? Real question, not hating 😏

[@YuriTereshyn]

payasofeo69 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@fabianherrmann6398]

We dont have satellite radio here in Germany but a digital terrestrial radio. You get introduced to new songs an genres you might never would have thought to look up and it can be fun not knowing the playlist or if they have a good DJ or talk on. Also there are areas where cell coverage is not good and maybe you do not want to download all the songs.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Fabian Herrmann exactly!!!

[@payasofeo69]

Fabian Herrmann excellent answer! I kinda get this with Spotify too but satellite radio is expensive vs the other services. But yeah, makes sense if cell service is an issue or data. If that’s what you mostly use, data usage would get heavy.

[@fabianherrmann6398]

digital radio here is free, except for the flat broadcast receiving licence you pay anyway. You just need a radio able to receive the signal, which can be somewhat more expensive and in most cars it is an extra option.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

Love it in red! Seen one in green at it looked a little bit over the top

[@othan7516]

YES! I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW!!!

[@jonlosito2004]

l know right me!?

[@johneldepresso]

One of my dream cars is this but a 2 door rubicon with a stick

[@jonlosito2004]

I like it with 4 doors so that i can fit people in the back while they get in perfectly instead if getting in from the front rear doors and then climbing in to the 2nd row.

[@jonlosito2004]

And i also needed more trunk space when i go to some stores and get like a lot of stuff from Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy...

[@mrdonut2614]

I am from germany and i love your videos! Great job :)

[@fgeiger41]

Replay is only available when is actually had a chance to buffer. At least in my old 300 that's how it worked

[@hunterc8204]

"freewaayyy to the zone that's not safe" at least thats what the intro sounded like! DANGAH zonee!

[@TopGunDogTraining]

Had mine for a year, a 2019 Sahara Unlimited, every available option, including the Sky One Touch soft top. Pretty nice DD, but some noise on highway, and a little unstable with high winds. Other then that, it's been a great vehicle.

[@Bizzy_life91]

There faces when they first saw the dog was priceless!😂😂

[@DRock406]

13:05 had me dying lol. Keep up the good work homies.

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

Wow the potato cams in this one - you guys have certainly upped your game from times past. Nice review as always!

[@Sp1ke_RL]

Brad K shirt = best KZbin channel

[@texasrocket5561]

2010 rubicon driver here: get the older one with the rubicon if you really wanna do off-road stuff and don’t wanna change anything.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Great review. Looking at these. But also Gr Cherokee Laredo with all weather trails pkg.👍👍👍Good intel on steering effort to keep in the lane.🤔🤔👍👍. Yeah, I saw these do the Rubicon Trail on TFL. A whole lotta scraping houngan on.😮😮😁😁. Great sway bar disconnect illustration!! Kudos Jacob👍👍👍😎

[@Briguy1027]

Jakub kept disappearing in the video, that camo outfit is amazing!

[@Th3unknownuser111]

What's up with the front bumper. The driver side looks like it's missing.

[@peterzurek5192]

You guys are the best!

[@rubinixcube8866]

Awesome video review! Always entertaining to watch, especially these special vehicles! Proper “in the woods” review too for the Jeep! As for the review, personally I do have a problem with the price of Jeeps now-a-days... anyone remember if a TJ was considered affordable for its time and class? Even base model wranglers seem a bit much, but maybe it’s due to the cost of the off-road parts?

[@sanvidbhoir134]

Been waiting for this review 😍😍😍

[@hyogomarume8345]

Had to go back and watch the 2017 Wrangler Chief video so I can sleep at night. Older Jeeps pass the visor test too. You’re welcome

[@AlexPotvin]

You guys might want to revisit your compression settings for visually busy environments like the forest. :P

[@crsantin]

Good video. Beautiful Jeep. Too bad you didn't get to try out the new 2.0 L turbo.

[@jonlosito2004]

They already have their favorite turbo SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Dodge Durango SRT, Range Rover Sport SVR, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and Maserati Levante GTS.

[@matthewh630]

I couldn’t agree more with the front light situation tbh

[@thomasaly7624]

13:03 Jakub: I don't feel so good.

[@MAJT2004]

13:05 - lmao I knew you guys were going to do this.. Great review as always!

[@Neojhun]

LAZER rear projection TV Screens are old products. It was branded as Mitsubishi Laservue.

[@sportsdude89]

Love the shirt Jacob! Go Brad! #2

[@W0nTonSoup]

I want to love the Wrangler so bad because I love it's off road capability and removable things, but with the electronics already messing up on a brand new vehicle and Jeep's known reliability issues it makes it hard for me do so

[@harrismi7]

I just rented a new Rubicon 2-door with soft top for three days. I liked it a lot, the interior and exterior were so much nicer than the 2013 I used to own. The automatic was great, way better than the manual I had, but the gas mileage on this new one was terrible. The top was easy to take the windows out, but they were so big and not easy to transport in the Jeep...and I didn't really have a place to leave them behind. I agree that it was hard to keep in the lane, but that might be because of the big knobby tires on the Rubicon. The turning radius was amazing, I could turn around in a neighborhood street between the curbs without making a 3-point turn. My passengers liked it and thought it rode pretty decent, but it was hard to get in and out of the backseat for adults but there were vents at the back of the console for the passengers. I thought the sound system was great and the Apple Car Play was easy to use since I had to use my phone for navigation because it didn't have factory nav. One weird thing, the backseat would not latch down when folded up, the seat just bounced around.

[@killaco23]

There is a reflash to the PCM which fixes the steering issue. It takes maybe 10 mins at the dealer and I'd do it before I even left the dealership.

[@lesibamalebana1854]

how is the handling ?

[@killaco23]

@@lesibamalebana1854 Much much better after the reflash.

[@lesibamalebana1854]

God Bless me make money to get one of these.

[@adbt20]

Hey did it have any electronic problems/lag like in the review?

[@rootsRemi]

Do Suzuki Jimny next please

[@SimplexSM]

Don't have 'em in America

[@ryanlavallee3239]

Suzuki is dead here

[@makimoko]

My father had a Geo Tracker for 14 years and bought a Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 in 2010. He would buy another GV or Jimny if Suzuki was still here. He doesn’t know what to buy next. He does need true 4WD, but doesn’t want a big ass pickup or pay 50 000 for a jeep. Suzuki was filling a niche in affordable, compact 4WD which were also reliable and reasonable on-road...

[@benens3279]

Would love to see Jimney, but yes, sadly Suzuki cars left Canada 10ish years ago

[@wade1359]

@@makimoko jeep renegade?

[@josephgomes9777]

Did anyone else notice Yuri looks like younger Doctor Strange? Great video btw guys I've been waiting for this since it came out♥️♥️👌👌

[@richiefoote547]

I was watching and wondering where the driver side bumper extension was hahahaha!!!!! One side on one side off lmao.

[@PartoftwotwentyyouthAtWGBC]

Does it have front/rear lockers?

[@josech]

Mmmm crossing rivers in a plug in hybrid sounds like so much fun!

[@pointand-click]

You get a like for the camo shirt and pants disappearing. Well done.

[@michalklucz6907]

guys, can you store the front roof panel in your trunk? and/or is there a canvas roof option? it would be great to have an off-road convertible without being forced to decide if you want to go top up/down when you start your day

[@mj-np9sy]

You get a bag (which I never use) to store the freedom tops (the two front panels) in the rear that hooks onto your rear seats. I just put them on top of each other. They fit well enough to not be seen but they do take up most of the trunk. I can put them vertically or horizontally in my JLUR, I don't think they'd fit horizontally in the 2dr, the trunks smaller. There's power canvas top and of course there's a regular manual soft canvas top option. I got the dual top (manual canvas + hardtop).

[@timophycook9509]

The round daytime running light and the headlights do look the same as on the new G Class.

[@jiffy6109]

Actually laughed after yuri’s joke about jakub camo with the trees in the back

[@Corey2base]

Man I wish I had trails like these around me

[@tylerc8039]

Ah dang I looked this video up hoping to see the tupperware/box test. No luck 😭 Still a great video though guys! Always well done 👏

[@pawpaw2524]

Sway bar disconnect should be standard on all trim levels

[@thereluctanthipster9714]

If I were to ever buy a Jeep, I’d get a TJ, far more reliable and tough little off road monsters. My dad was a scout master and had one, drove it all over the country (while towing a heavy trailer full of supplies) and lots of off roading of course. That white TJ Sport had over 300,000 miles on it and still ran like a champ. The 4.0 AMC straight-six engines were bulletproof. They sure as hell don’t make Wranglers like they used to, it’s just sad...

[@zakbradshaw6690]

El Classico! If u say that in a future video that would be pretty cool 👍🏼great video btw

[@benanton2619]

I have the green JL with the red dash 😂 funny you guys said that in the video. Currently the only one in the world with it

[@rowansutherland1853]

Maybe I am OCD but why did you not remove both pieces of the front bumper.That really bugs me.