Jeep Wrangler 392 - Want vs Need - Test Drive | Everyday Driver

We’ve driven the JL Wrangler with both V6 and Turbo 4 cylinder engines, but this is the 392 V8 Wrangler and a most absurd beast. After seeking out some worthy terrain, we talk about what’s necessary, what’s great, and all the reasons this might be the engine we always wanted - or just stupid. Join us for a Test Drive!
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:08 - Jeep in Moab
3:37 - 2.0L Jeep vs Bronco

[@grisa12345]

I owned one and I’m buying another one. For someone who wants a muscle car and a true off roader, this is the sweet spot. Think of it as both vehicles in one. If you don’t get it you don’t get it. G Wagons and Range Rovers cost more and can do almost none of what a Wrangler Rubicon 392 can offer road.

[@lonestarlife]

Well said! I have muscle cars and a Jeep. My Ruby 392 marries them quite well - love this thing!

[@victorgonzales7067]

G wagon si súper capable and durable

[@D.N.A.23]

​@@victorgonzales7067G wagon the cheapest cost 300.000 usd and much luxery

[@The_Draque]

the price on these is eye-watering insanity and Jeep is absolutely pocketing like 20 grand or more in pure profit on every one of these sold, and yet I got to drive one of these for 2 days and i am absolutely in love with it and want one so bad. actually considering selling my Challenger Scat Pack and getting a 392 Wrangler...

[@ICYUNVM3]

Geat review. Been following since the start and cought up on the podcasts. Just picked up 2016 Wrangler Manual hardtop back in december. Great so far as long as you have the extended warranty

[@SRMitchell91]

We have one. 2022 with the XR package (35’s.) An absolute giggle factory. So much fun. A great send off for the V8 era.

[@andymckane7271]

If I still lived in Utah, the Wrangler 392 Rubicon is THE vehicle I would consider replacing my 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with. Over the past eleven plus years, my Pentistar V-6 Rubicon has never lacked for power, but the 392 V-8 would be one hell of a Jeep! Great "road" test, gentlemen! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@reallymentalpig1173]

Why do you not want one in Hawaii

[@Joncartervoiceovers]

Great job on this review, guys. Lots of great points and some laughs too. Right on. 392 is DOPE!

[@WFO.]

You guys have great reviews and deserve way more followers 🙌

[@TestDriveVideos]

We’re glad you enjoy what we do. Thanks for watching!

[@WFO.]

@@TestDriveVideos You’re welcome. Btw…I bought a ‘23 DDHC and yeah it’s pricey for what it is. But man do I love the horsepower and torque! 🇺🇸🏁

[@rickriccardi9643]

LOVE the 1 TOUCH!!!

[@revin_0007]

Powerful machine with 392 V8!! One of my dream vehicles!!

[@tedadamgreen]

Thanks for this fun review!!

[@billtaylor8655]

I’m intrigued by the Gorilla Glass. However, it needs a nicer interior for $100,000.

[@timbailey1207]

Glad you kept the V8 rumble through the whole clip

[@thelaw300]

The 392 is such an awesome platform! I’m glad they didn’t put a weak 5.7 in it. Maybe one day we will see a Hellcat offering!!!

[@desaiharsh1995]

The real difference in power between the 5.7 and 6.4 is in the top end (beyond 5k rpm). If you’re using the Jeep on trails, you’re most likely never gonna see that difference.

[@reallymentalpig1173]

@@desaiharsh1995blah blah blah

[@Cooperd0g]

The sky looked amazing out there too.

[@Mark-de4hj]

Not an avid off-roader myself but love these types of vehicles and this one is definitely handsome. However, having driven in one, you will be feeling some strange pains tomorrow with all that body gyration! I got sick of all that racket it makes on road too after a long trip. Not sure how a vehicle this expensive does not have the underbody camera view as the new Lexus? If you have the cash and probably a second car I can see how weekends tackling terrains could be a thing. Great job as usual guys!

[@elisinyak1166]

This is the most amazing vehicle ive ever had! I was off-roading earlier on a recently logged hilly property, washed it, refilled it with gas (ouch!) and now we are going out to dinner in it. Worth every penny to me… will still be smiling when I go to bed

[@TM-vs3nj]

I love my 392 . I'm absolutely in love with my big boy 392

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

I love the color !!!

[@turbogeoduck]

Great review, guys! Too bad Chance and Mini-Me weren't there, too! That thing sounds as good as the 350 Chevy-powered '84 CJ-7 I used to have. Mine was cooler, because it had a manual transmission.... ;-)

[@BadTXGoat]

Although, unlike the Bronco Raptor, you can find these at a good price. You can get a base 392 for 82k if look online and order from a big selection of dealers across the country.

[@MegaRetr]

Great job on this review, guys.

[@TestDriveVideos]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching!

[@u28one]

Great review guys...favorite line of video at 7:54 "it's a long way down". LMAO

[@2kviper877]

I own one and use it as my daily. 40k miles in 19 months. Fun on the highway and great on road trips. It doesn't handle like my Cayman or blast off like my Viper. But it is stupidly fun! Its a multiple personality vehicle. Muscle car, Offroader, convertible, daily driver.

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

I love my 4xe and I think it's nice on the highway and so happy I purchased it , maybe it's the sky-roof that adds noise

[@philmannino4567]

same here i love my 4+E but not the road noise on the highway

[@JeffersonLane762]

i love mine more than any vehicle I've ever owned, including my 2 CJ-7's. I feel like I can do anything in it. And there isnt that much road wind noise, but it is a Jeep, so if you want quiet and smooth, get a cadillac.

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

It's funny I've heard about windshields being easy to crake but I haven't had one issue yet

[@94jrose]

That is the perfect spec for a Wrangler

[@brandodurham]

Finally got to drive this and braptor back to back and although both amazing…these things should have 900hp for 100k. They still feel super lackluster with all that weight power wise. Still a blast though

[@DeadOnTrail]

Best vehicle I've ever owned they are the absolute best

[@jonesy3002]

Keep should have used the 5.7 hemi as an option for the lower end models and the 5.7 / 6.4 for the rubicon as both options being the rubicon

[@michaelbrenner2233]

"[This Jeep] invites stupidity," oh so true, fun, fun, fun

[@mkei8973]

Hi, from Japan!! I used to think big power is justice and less power is guilty. But now, I’ve got older and older. My mind have been changed. I put importance on total balance. Good price, enough power, good capability of running , good settings, maintenance costs, gas mileage, reliability and etc. Many good cars are around you. Don’t buy a car for people to show. Buy a car which can be the your best car .

[@morrisitnit8344]

yes, yes, and more yesses.. the might Wrangler should've have come out with the 392, and only the 392 indeed!!! It's a beast! If it would've come out at the beginning with the 392 without all the electronic gimmicks, at an affordable price... they would've sold millions, world wide... now they have to make it right hand drive, and export them all everywhere..!!!

[@tomc8854]

Hey Jeep , want to see Jeep people and the entire 4x4 world go insane? Make this engine available in a bare bones 2 door Wrangler! That could make it attainable for the average person. I realize some mechanical and suspension upgrades would be necessary but that’s it. I’m talking manual transmission, steelies , soft top ,hand crank up and down windows. It would be an absolute riot! Unfortunately it’ll never happen because manufacturers make a lot more money when they load up vehicles with extra cheese and toppings you don’t really need.

[@jonluchessi1643]

I had a 2023 392, and I have to say it is bad ass!!!!! it’s fun super exciting and is capable of going anywhere also I tow a small teardrop trailer you don’t even know the trailer is on back I did build mine up with very high end suspension and all the goodies etc. but the problem I was having was comfort on long trips, I’ve owned 14 jeeps and this by far is the best one I’ve ever had but I ended up selling it and bought the new bronco raptor for the “comfort” on long trips I’m doing a lot of exploring this year, I miss the 392 but I don’t miss it being all over the road and being so damn uncomfortable on long trips I really hope jeep could come out with a TRX Rubicon wrangler I would be first in line, I recommend the 392 it’s an awesome 4 x 4, Just wished it had a little more comfort and a little more stability in a straight line on long trips

[@JavierGonzaleziii]

How is the bronco raptor? I’m in a similar dilemma, debating which to buy

[@JavierGonzaleziii]

I’ll say if there was a bronco raptor r that would be the one

[@jayscott1380]

I love my 392.

[@johntowers7066]

Have they solved the footwell issue ? Is there now a foot rest / space for your other leg ?

[@MichealMcConnell2540]

😂 I love Obnoxious and I strive always to get something I do not need.🎉😅

[@Cooperd0g]

Loudness: how does it compare to the Elise?

[@1776mrpatriot]

As someone who has owned several jeeps and has a 392 Wrangler I can tell you right now the 2 l cannot do everything that the 392 can for one. It's going to come with 30-in wheels and not 35s two. Even if you got the Rubicon version it would still be with 33s and not 35s. Try hill climbing with that little thing. You're going to be putting it in four-wheel low whereas the 392 you probably won't even have to take it out a second

[@petercharron3268]

One touch is ok, but a problem if you want to put on a roof rack, ski rack, roof top tent, etc.

[@mikemartin3191]

When I saw that first clip, I thought, that's awesome. I want one. Then I heard the price.... Ouch. $100k is hard to stomach. You can get a lot of cool vehicles for $100k. I'm out at that price. Maybe for $70k... Even that is pricey. But it is cool. Just not 90-100k cool.

[@aroundomaha]

Not your normal canyon run lol, but stilll a lot of fun.

[@Overlandx4]

This kind of power is so useful on a sand dunes

[@johnstevens7643]

Little Moab is like 2 hours at least from park city

[@forrestjenkins5793]

Y’all totally should have flown the drone into the open top.

[@husker_nation]

Stellantis announced the RamCharger with 600+ miles of EV range. The way they are achieving this is using the V6 motor as a generator and is in no way connected to the drivetrain. I suspect CDJR will do the same for the Wranglers. Use the engine as a generator.

[@Riskmangler]

I can't understand why they didn't offer that engine in the RAM 1500. That would have been a great vehicle.

[@ridinbmw]

Good video but 100% disagree on it’s not good on the road. It’s the most fun road vehicle I currently own and grab the keys over any of my sports cars. The massive amount of torque that’s instantly available, low gearing, and 8 gears makes for a riot of a vehicle. It’s the one car you can actually abuse on the street and not be breaking any speed limits. Is it the car I take to a mountain run no but it makes the every day drive a blast.

[@NobixLee]

Americans have built something here, damn I love this thing.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I can have more powerful engines built and installed in each of my GMTs the 05 Suburban Z71 4x4, 07 Yukon 4x4 and 96 Silverado Z71 for far less than 96K. I still want the Jeep tho😂

[@thelaw300]

Makes sense. Used toilet paper is cheaper to eat off of than a new porcelain plate.

[@LWRC]

Has Jeep fixed all their paint problems??!!! I have a Rubi and it has had a foreign object painted into the passenger front door. It has paint peeling problems on the hood hinges as well as the hinge for the windshield!!! Unbelievable !!!

[@AGC828]

Ironic.. Most owners will never take those SUV remotely off roading... Heh... But it for the power or for the FACT that out COULD..

[@jrnumex9286]

top roof option, doors and winch 103+ as in K's i am looking for evenings only city cruiser so YEA 392 mandatory. is top retract roof canvas, if so i hope easily, no bank involved replaceable when sun/rain beat downs get done with it. old west wagon train ruts from 1840's still visable. year 2150 "this is where people drove thier vehicles for absolutely no reason 150 years ago"

[@Wicked_RotF30]

A cummins would be nice. Overkill? Probably.

[@gearduran3210]

I wish they would just do this with the Mojave. That trim definitely needs a V8.

[@maxcactus7]

98% of these sold in California will only ever be driven in mall parking lots with the obnoxious exhaust open and at full volume.

[@clubracer6]

Build the Cayenne!!

[@JP-nisu_2]

V8 Needs a manual transmission option.

[@ixibladeixi2639]

Best all around vehicle. SOT the only available option in any SUV out there. The hood is fully functional wet or dry. This is the Porche 911 Turbo of SUV. That 6.4L V8 is just Wow! This Is like having multiple vehicles in one. The price is a bargain.

[@commbubba1990]

Had one. Hated the start up pig squeal. I only paid 80 and traded it for what I paid.

[@grisa12345]

What pig squeal are you referring to?

[@commbubba1990]

@@grisa12345 cold start squeak or squeal. Jeep 392 and ram trx’s have a known issue. All over forums.

[@grisa12345]

@@commbubba1990 I had one and did not know about this.

[@ridinbmw]

Never noticed this

[@commbubba1990]

@@ridinbmw - it's not 'all' but many. seems more prevalent in the TRX's vs the Jeeps. Mine was bad. Jeep nor Ram have any solution and just say it's normal.

[@daviddee7103]

I disagree, the Diesel is the better power plant for the Wrangler, much better MPG and more TQ at lower RPMS...

[@killingjoke535]

100k... For a Jeep 😮‍💨

[@frozencarguy6274]

$131,000 Cad at a dealership near me, for one exactly like the one you are driving. Seems like a deal to me.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

$100k for a Jeep is WILD

[@grisa12345]

Maybe, until you factor in the fact that there is zero competition for it.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

@@grisa12345 At that price point I'm taking a Defender all day. Equally as unreliable but way cooler.

[@adventurefuel5172]

It is wild, and as great as the engine, suspension, tires, exhaust, and everything is… the door panels, the buttons, most of what you touch is the same as in a 35000 base Jeep.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

@@adventurefuel5172 that's the Mopar way, brother!

[@Helixur]

​@@anthonykiedis1765bullshit the JL has a better reliability track currently and assuming you go defender 90 to get the V8 you're lookin into 110k before options (no open roof) you get everything standard on the JL all warrantied. Defender screams I'm rich but imo not as fun as the JL but do you

[@dannyortega5272]

Wanttty

[@banshee107]

$45k Hemi option…

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

come on guys it's not that bad on road and I'm a picky person !!!

[@ktavadze]

It’s cool, but it’s not 100k cool

[@viru52000]

JFC, over $40K more than the normal Rubicon and you can buy the crate engine brand new from Dodge for $8K. The price makes absolutely no sense. The front brakes aren't even upgraded over the normal Rubicon!

[@grisa12345]

Good luck with a “DIY” v8 install with no warranty. The 392 is full time 4wd, has 4.56 gearing and the brakes from the Gladiator Mohave. You got a lot wrong in your comment…

[@viru52000]

@@grisa12345 The "DIY" install could easily be done with all factory parts for less than what they're charging. The transfer case is the same Selec-Trac transfer case, just with 2WD locked out. Transmission is from the ecodiesel. Differential gearing is the same as the option on a Rubicon. The brakes are identical to the normal Rubicon on the front, the rear are upgraded but that's pointless when the fronts do >70% of your braking. It's a money grab. You could go through Dakota Customs and put a Hellcat motor in for less.

[@rileyjones750]

Why don’t they use the 5.7 V8 to make it a little cheaper?

[@Thecarexchangepodcast]

Could do the same thing In my 99 montero I bought for $3,400

[@Neudezign]

$100K?! Holy smokes. I mean let's face it, after dealer mark-up, which we all know they're going to want their 2lbs of flesh, you're definitely hitting 6-figures. I have to imagine, a percentage of the Jeep community have been asking for a V8 for quite a while now, and now that Jeep has finally delivered; $100K?! I'm legitimately asking someone who's more knowledgeable than me when it comes to Jeeps, is this really worth it? I smell some serious corporate-greed shenanigans going on here. It just seems like Jeep may have priced themselves out of their consumer base that would consider this product. Granted, I'm just guessing. $100K?! yikes 😨

[@grisa12345]

It’s worth every penny. I’m onto my 2nd 392 now and they are worth it if you understand there is simply no competition. Great everyday vehicle that will run any trail, stock, with a full warranty.

[@jackmurphy2085]

I was going to hemi swap my JK but decided to order a JL392. For the price you pay in powertrain upgrades for a v8 swap the 392 is a bargain with a warranty.

[@ridinbmw]

Is it overpriced for what it is yes of course but all the wranglers are at this stage. Do I have regrets for buying mine, no way it’s one of the most fun vehicles I have ever owned. Even debated buying a 24 model to replace my 23.

[@The_Draque]

i completely thought the Wrangler 392 was overpriced especially compared to a TRX or F150 Raptor BUT having driven a buddies TRX a few times and recently was loaned a 392 Wrangler for a few days to drive around the Wrangler is just amazing and I am trying to figure out how to buy one before they are gone in like a year or two...

[@aneeshib5338]

the idea gone wrong 😢

[@thomasmunoz4331]

You were right the first time gentleman, this is NOT worth 96k. Take 50k off, THEN maybe it's a reasonable price for a Jeep. It's absurd and insane for a Jeep to cost this much.

[@MrShelange]

Your wife was right you don't need that kind of power for off-roading you should believe in her lol my wife 4 Runner does the same job for off-roading at half price with that Jeep and bit less of carbon footprint.

[@seanflahockey]

$100k and Jeep still cannot figure out how to put a comfortable seat in the Wrangler.

[@danielgoudge8465]

Or a decent stereo really alpine it sucked when it was new

[@adamantonczenko1435]

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[@hemanzman2507]

I still don’t think it’s worth anything over 70000

[@jrzez]

Hellcat money for a non-hellcat. I'm sorry, but prices are out of control any more. There's no reason this thing costs as much as it does, none.

[@RS7evenSLDR]

Why would anybody pay that much for that?

[@cpk2GIRL]

EV concept for off roading is pure insanity. From this jeep owner, I hope they go broke from getting woke!

[@randyzussman7177]

You guys are lame...I got one and no- you do not want the 2.0.

[@TestDriveVideos]

? - It seems you somehow missed how much both guys enjoyed our time with the 392, and even mentioning that it’s the way all Jeeps should come. The 2.0L can accomplish anything anyone needs to do - we’ve done it. The V8 is unnecessary. But we both acknowledged that it’s fun. Sorry that didn’t resonate.

[@mariaie4778]

Why would you even review a $100k car which is out of reach for almost everybody who watches KZbin car channels. Rich people almost never have time to watch KZbin.

[@TestDriveVideos]

Believe it or not, the most successful car channels on KZbin almost exclusively cover exotic cars and wildly expensive driving experiences. We try to focus on things below 60k, but do drive a bit of everything. Thanks for watching!

[@mojo4376]

What a stupid question. You need to get your Yugo reviews on another channel.