Phoenix to Moab to Denver: First On and Off-Road New Wrangler Road Trip

( www.TFLcar.com ) On this episode of The Fast Lane Car we drive the all new 2018 Jeep Wrangler from Phoenix to Denver via Moab and test it out off road in the un-forgiving desert. Join us on the epic Wrangler JL review.
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[@TFLcar]

Thanks for joining Tommy and Roman on this first new Wrangler road-trip. So just how fast is the new Wrangler from 0-60 MPH?. You can find out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIu9qH-NhcqeppI

[@SkodzGaming]

thats the 2.0l ...

[@donmohring2126]

Can the bumper hold a winch on the sahara

[@Airkoay]

Will the 3.0L comes in manual trans?

[@TFLcar]

No, you have to get the Rubicon for that bumper.

[@Seventh7Art]

Ηοw about a drag race or comparison (0-60 & 0-100) between the JLU 2.0 L Turbo and the 3.6 V6 Pentastar which makes more power but less torque and has fewer gears too! What do you think?

[@rkalla]

This is so cool that you got your son involved in TFL doing stuff like this and road tripping. These are life defining memories being formed... and the content is solid, but I’m just happy for you.

[@rickoh7578]

1st let me say, without a doubt, you guys do not have any competition on youtube. This was a great vlog, I’m not a Jeep guy but you both put doubts in my head, the new JL looks really attractive. Thanks for your hard work.

[@throttleblip1]

Rickoh75 they suck on 0-60 times...

[@willmiller9631]

Vincent Affatati they're done @1m above sea level.

[@svenskfox]

Right, which is irrelevant to the majority of viewers.

[@skiptastic1000]

They film the 0-60 times at Colorado elevations, which they always mention . Are you thick?

[@svenskfox]

Right, and the 0-60 time at those elevations is irrelevant to anyone that doesn't live a mile above sea level. It's not really a mark against their quality but the 0-60 times they run aren't consistent with their competition, who do tests at elevations that are more in line with most of the viewers.

[@manowar5516]

Great production work guys. The JL looks at home out there. And I'm so impressed with the new fuel economy numbers.

[@djdimasik]

Hard to believe I've been watching TFL for so many years now! Thank you KZbin for recommendation and thank you TFL team for the best content hands down! Nice father son trip, Roman😁👍🏼

[@coejbee]

You guys at TFL never disappoint

[@danialphaomega]

When I got my 18 jku I modified it the next week and went on a road trip all I can say is AWESOME best memories I will have for a lifetime.

[@panzerkampfwagen6bh]

You guys are my favorite channel for car reviews. As realistic as it gets and answers the questions that most people would ask about the type of vehicle you're reviewing....not just testing some generic metrics just for the hell of it. It's especially cool to see the family atmosphere that your channel brings!

[@jaybou007]

Brings back memories of the JL road trip I took with the old man. Man, I miss him.

[@jaybramwell4024]

I was able to say hi and see the JL Jeep at Portillo’s Tempe. Glad you had a safe and fun trip. Keep up the great videos. Roman and Tommy were super cool and let me look around the new JL. The interior is a huge upgrade over the JK.

[@tiagofilipe4474]

Great job on this JL, I made the presentation in Portugal and I was impressed! The design, comfort stability and capability even the Sahara was a great experience. Sahara or Rubicon, I'll get this new JL.

[@thekingofrock245]

Great job Roman and Tommy at TFL truck always enjoy watching each episode every day

[@jarhead6153]

Chicago guy here...there's a new Portillo's in Florida around Orlando somewhere....cool vid, Seems to me that the Sahara model of the JL was meant to be a Mall Crawler, but you all showed it's true blood of what it can really do...keep up the vids...TJ owner for 19 yrs now.

[@JeepsCafe]

That was fun guys! Thank you for sharing your adventures. Can't wait to see more fun trips and other TFL vids.

[@gamingpleb1497]

I am a new fan of your channel and on screen duo is great. Keep up with the great content and car reviews.

[@AutoAmateur]

A father-son road trip in a Jeep? Off-road??!?! I'm in. AWESOME!! Great idea and great video!

[@trevorpryor1005]

OMG Portillos was my first job!!! Love your guy's channel! Keep up the perfect content!!

[@IowaKLR650]

So far guys we are getting 17mpg with our new JL Rubicon. This is the first time I spent this much money on a vehicle that I never even sat in till it was ours. We did that because of our faith in TFL and Mr Truck. It is one week old and so far we love it. Thanks and be well. Wayne

[@supernova1976]

Great father and son combo, I want to congratulate you on achieving my personal dream to work and enjoy every minute with my family .

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

You left from my Portillos at Temp Markert Place, AZ. Great video, must have been a blast, even if it wasn't a Rubicon. Thanks!

[@kanaletumlinson]

Awesome video guys. We had a wrangler JL in California for a week on vacation exact same setup you guys ran...1 tank we got 389 miles out of it! I was impressed it lasted an entire week a lot of our afternoons was spent is traffic in LA but even then it did really well on fuel economy.

[@justinfisher4496]

As I've said before, I love these road trip videos. Do more more more please! Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@dmwil1]

I saw one thing I love...The fender light, at least with the headlights on, does not turn off when the turn signal is blinking. I hate that LED DRL equipped vehicles typically shut off the DRL on the side that is signalling for a turn. We'll see if it does this when headlights are off and DRL's only are on. It's just a small pet peve, but it bugs me every time I see it. Great video, guys! Keep the JL Wrangler content coming! It is helping me pass the time until mine is delivered.

[@jameswilliamson7355]

Principal Skinr The DRL shutoff when blinkers are used is to stay compliant with DOT lumen output limits.

[@bradgt5130]

Principal Skinr federal law for the Lumens limits. If the drl interferes with the turning signal to where another vehicle can’t notice it shuts off. From the videos so far it seems like fca turned down the led of the wrangler so it doesn’t have to shut off.

[@edsonrocha6268]

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[@Joel-ew1zm]

Haven't been to Chicago since I was about 7 years old. Of course one of the first stops we made was Portillo's, can still remember how good it was.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

So glad you guys do the fuel economy tests; I love seeing that data.

[@JadeGeminiM390]

They just introduced 3 Portillo’s in Tampa, FL. Get the big beef double dipped!!!

[@commanderroddi7742]

Good Foo in Moab! Love that place! fun place for Jeeps and dirt bikes (even mountain bikes)

[@SoCalDaveL]

Great video!! I miss my old '93 Wrangler Sahara. I'm drooling over the new JL. But 22 MPG? Seriously? WOW.

[@lbjailer]

Waiting on the new Ranger, but the Jeep seems to be getting more civilized. Might be a contender on my next purchase. Good Job showing off this Jeep and theres no doubt the manufacturer will embrace your "advertisement".

[@dreamwhileyousleep]

Very surprising fuel numbers especially considering the elevation changes you guys drove thru. Way to go Jeep!

[@jasonschaub8291]

Awesome! Confused in this episode but awesome! Try to wrap this all together please, I've been following you guys for awhile and always like'd the production.

[@christopherbennett4559]

Great video. You guys are helping so many of us. I have decided to wait until the diesel comes out. Also I would love to see you test it down here in South Louisiana with all the rain storms.Thanks again God bless.

[@jeffmeyer3600]

How cool that while testing the new JL, you guys saw another one plus two test Jeep Cherokees. Good stuff!!!

[@takayama1638]

I'm liking the Jeep. I've never even driven one, but have always wanted a Jeep. I always thought I'd want the Rubicon, but after watching this Sahara, that'd do all I need. I have to check them out...

[@BelovedChatter]

Taka Yama that was my thought. A bone stock Sahara doing more than 95% of drivers will ever do. Put some more off roadworthy tires on one and you’d be good to go.

[@jameslim6077]

I was wanting to purchase a Rubicon this whole time until I watched this.

[@sergioserramusic]

What an awesome trip! This new Wrangler is one of the best so far!

[@gutteherr]

I love these vlog-style road trip videos. I love your channel.

[@Bcharns]

Great video guys, i love following your channel. Living in south Florida Iv'e been waiting for the new JL before purchasing my first Jeep. Now i want to move to Colorado lol.

[@macfastang2010]

Great Video!! Love TFL!! This is the first time ever I am seriously considering a Wrangler. I will hold until summer of 2019 for two reasons. The Wrangler diesel and the 2020 Bronco.

[@makenzie514151]

My wife and I took the JKU from Phoenix to Moab. soft top and 1/2 soft doors. the noise was horrible, but the trip was so much fun.

[@ScaryFear]

I enjoyed this ep. I love road trips in a jeep and neat to see how this new one performs. Beautiful landscapes. I enjoyed the videos were you went to the 50 states in the red one. I like how much more relaxed this one was than some of those. Thanks for sharing.

[@JaiHazel]

We Have 2017 version for rentals over here in the Virgin Islands and never allow the guest to take down the soft top, So much easier now. and that ragtop will be even better. Nice Vid Guys. Watching all the way from Virgin Gorda, BVI

[@SeanCeschia]

Nice video! I'm from Chicago, live in Phoenix now, love portillo's Italian beef, had 2010 Unlimited Wrangler! Sold it in 2014 and i missed that sucker.. I think it's time for another one! :)

[@blight819]

Truly loved this video. It shows what a wrangler can really do and I'm sure the up grade in transmission and other non-seen goodies contributed to the good gas mileage. Cannot wait to see what the diesel will do.

[@brianlane7493]

Thanks for the review. The JKU Sahara has a 22.5 gallon tank and already gets over 400 miles between fill ups.

[@boutsoderma5845]

Much respect now that I know you’re from Chicago. Same here man, Portillos is the shit.

[@majbatou707]

I watched this video... got me thinking... dreaming.... purchased same Jeep 3 days later... Thank you for great video!

[@dodgerdogcerritos]

What color did you get?

[@recon455]

Funny. Earlier this month I wondered the same thing about Moab to Boulder on one tank in my 80 series Land Cruiser. I made it with some serious diligence about using the throttle, with about 3 gallons left until completely empty (the light turns on with 5 gallons left).

[@allnighter2011]

very capable car...and a unique timeless look... i don't do offroading much but man do I love to own a wrangler

[@emu4wd]

Great review. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait till they arrive in Australia...

[@crazyhass84]

3.6l is revised. It was upgraded to variable lift in the 2016 grand Cherokee. That's part of how they get better mpg!

[@johncarrillo3518]

Yay From Chicago too here in Denver since 81

[@michiganborn8303]

I'm not from Chicago and I've visited Portillos when I last visited there as well as Lou Maldinaldi's. Lived both of them.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Dry cool seeing Jeep’s with manufacturers plates testing 👍👍👍👍 FCA retiree here👍👍👍 Sahara was impressive off road. Certainly can do more than a mall crawl🤔👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@mr.delacruz559]

Really looking forward to buying a JL Rubicon. Love your channel!

[@amessad]

Great work guys... I'm not into Jeeps... BUT (I cannot believe I am saying this) I LOVE the new Rubicon JL.... the fuel economy in the Sahara model is unbelievable who would have guessed it 8-10 years ago.... ;)

[@grigoriyrusputin5112]

Great video! Roman,somewhere you mention you prefer the manual. I got job for you. On JL they switched gauges around, putting tachometer on left. I had drove cars with tachometer on left and my left hand was blocking the gauge while driving and shifting. Making it more like shifting by noise of the engine. Therefore eliminating need for tachometer since you can’t see RPM when you need it. I would appreciate if you could test that for us. Thanks.

[@stephanechamberland8486]

This is best TFLcar video ever !!

[@cspnboy14]

As always - a top-notch, highly detailed review. I love these! Now, off to my Jeep dealer!

[@ThomasAlkaersig]

I never thought I say this, but I REALLY love the new JL. I can't wait to try that diesel Wrangler.

[@Cardroid]

Great real scenarios for the JL.. keep up the great work!

[@jamesdoe5824]

I really wish I happened to run into you guys while you were in Moab. I was on my way to Crested Butte from Salt Lake City and stopped in Arches along the way. What a beautiful drive that was. I stopped at the Utah/Colorado border to take a picture at the sign too.

[@codymitchell2650]

Really great content on this channel. Keep up the good work! God bless

[@VentureAHighway]

Theres a portillos in CA too. But this looks like a great road trip. I'm making my way through all your Jeep videos

[@HazeySB]

Got one a few days ago. Absolutely LOVE it!!

[@Durango280zx]

When the new wrangler gets better mpg than my Frontier..... Can't wait for the new truck bed going on this new wrangler!

[@efthimios]

Per your 0-60 video seems like the jeep finally woke up! Compared to being a slug - looks so good

[@alexkostenyuk]

O man I got to go on road trip , great video , you guys are simply asome , I like the new JL , not too much not to little, great video once again

[@danielreigada1542]

Great video. The Portillo's you went to is actually in Tempe (I know, it's right next to Phoenix). I'd go more often if they served beer.

[@gwaddles]

Excellent Video! I agree with Portillos. But I will always stop at Jim's Original at 12th and Union!

[@BladeDoomer86]

Come to Montreal! We just had 20cm of snow here, you'll have a blast with that Wrangler ;)

[@jouruji]

Great, now I want a Wrangler and offspring....

[@twistingterrain7748]

Mmmmmmm 4Runner :D Pretty excited to see the diesel Jeep in action.

[@peruprofundodance]

Love ❤️ Portillo’s. Chi-town rep!

[@daveloderhose874]

Have one in Milwaukee Wi. ( Brookfield to be precise )

[@13doinurmomz13]

Holy crap he went to the one down the street from my house! It's on Rio Salado Pkwy by Tempe Marketplace.

[@colinevewright]

Great video. Glad to see a Europe one, we don't get them in the UK until the end of 2018 :-(

[@brandonbouchez7195]

I'm from Chicago and live in az and I always go to that portillos! I wish I would've known you guys were there

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

Diesel JL will be getting 600 miles + on a tank of diesel. I know what my next vehicle will be.

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Yep, it's a giant piece of shit.

[@djjoynt12]

@Kevin Schmidt They redesigned the ecodiesel so hopefully it won't have the same issues. Supposed to have like 480 lb-ft of torque

[@kyleknott1097]

I had an eco diesel Ram truck, 2016. NEVER again. I have a ‘20 JLU Rubicon, 3.6L. It’s perfect

[@Sig721Tau]

@Kevin Schmidt Quit regurgitating bullshit you hear or read online. Not every EcoDiesel had major issues or had "blown up".

[@Sig721Tau]

@@kyleknott1097 Why "never again" ?

[@barbaraschenck5691]

Hey Roman & Tommy... Nice job, fellas! I'd say the only thing the Jeep needs is a 360-degree camera system. While visibility is generally good, a front camera would have really helped when you guys were off-road.

[@Rollin_Heavy_Steel]

I live in mn and rn it's like 10°F but feels in the negative...that roof is a bad idea lol and it sounds so loud...good video guys!!!

[@MrFigg-wn4wr]

Really enjoy your videos guys. Thanks!

[@rebeccastratton7992]

Wow!!!! Never knew that about the tires for off roading!!! Nice job!!!!! Love your videos on the Jeep wranglers

[@bhindersekhon]

Just the video i was looking for

[@kingpin3919]

Great video boys. Thank you

[@youtriger]

Loved the review, might even buy this now. I think in Australia it’s called the Overlander? Happy cruising 😉

[@crzy4x4]

Excellent review! Thank you.

[@ninuxa204]

Great Vid , very nice and uncomplicated. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaeljjensen]

Heck yes Portillo's is the best! Chicago, baby! That looks like the one in Oak Brooks a little bit, at least the way it looked 20 years ago.

[@Liplip40]

Spotting those pre-prod jeeps must have been a trip for both parties.

[@dannyrexknight]

Did they fix the hand break, the death wobble issues like track bar joints, steering linkages, ball joints, etc etc etc. Does it leak water like the jk, burn oil and still have sloppy and clunky manual transmission that crunches on moderately fast shifts? I never loved and hated a vehicle so much as my JKU, but ultimately it was really a piece of shit.

[@MarkR973]

Guys nice video... surprised u don’t carry a portable air compressor... hey, is the comfort of the back seat improved?

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Watching again!!! Great drone footage.👍👍👍

[@emu4wd]

Great vid. Look forward to getting the new JL. Steve

[@TonkTheStonk]

What video & audio codecs can the 8.4in UConnect system playback? HD video? HD Audio? Does it have a Hard drive or does it need your phone for everything? Thank you guys for the JL coverage, it's been great keep it coming...

[@SpyderRios]

My next car unless the Bronco steals my heart. I hope it does.

[@seagrass7125]

Prob in these comments buuuut, once any of the engines break in they will pick up a decent % of mpg. Very impressive mpg regardless considering the vehicles capabilities. Grew up with these staring with my buds 78 CJ, glad Jeep seems to keep getting it right. Looking forward to getting my hands on one.

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

Drove a wrangler unlimited sport around for a week and got 23.3 mpg and over 400 miles on a tank at a mile above sea level. I was very surprised to say the least.

[@mikecasterline9821]

Nice report! Surprised you didn't see Nathan and Andre driving behind and reporting the Cherokee pre productions lol

[@ChadMcLean01]

Great review, as a current JK owner who was "hmmm" of the JL at first, reviews like this turned things around for me. I will go for the convertible roof, it would be nice if there was an interchangeable hardtop option for those cold winter months with the convertible??? Thanks for the great review!

[@robertjames6255]

nice video guys!!! I'm convinced to get a jl rubi! thanks!

[@JeremyHartson2000]

Always great segments. Thanks again guys!