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

[@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😁👍🏼

[@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.

[@coejbee]

You guys at TFL never disappoint

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@stephanechamberland8486]

This is best TFLcar video ever !!

[@dreamwhileyousleep]

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

[@brianlane7493]

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

[@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.

[@AutoAmateur]

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

[@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).

[@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

[@JadeGeminiM390]

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

[@thekingofrock245]

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

[@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".

[@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!

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

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

[@edsonrocha6268]

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[@SoCalDaveL]

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

[@allnighter2011]

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

[@JeepsCafe]

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

[@boutsoderma5845]

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

[@gwaddles]

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

[@sergioserramusic]

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

[@trevorpryor1005]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Durango280zx]

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

[@homerfeltheim12345]

Being from Chicago and living in Tucson AZ I also hit portillos every time I’m up there

[@commanderroddi7742]

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

[@gamingpleb1497]

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

[@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.

[@jeffmeyer3600]

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

[@AKian-wx8qn]

guys we need to see head to head to the old Jk. like 0 to 60 and more comparings.

[@TheYummyBrand]

A.K ian no comparison

[@AKian-wx8qn]

y not ? i have 2002TJ stick shift and 2012 JK sahara unlimited auto and the defence is huge. i use my TJ only for offroading coz its much fun but not on the road. the JK is ok for the road but the only thing i dont like is the transmission it dosent down shift properly.

[@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 .

[@ThomasAlkaersig]

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

[@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.

[@johncarrillo3518]

Yay From Chicago too here in Denver since 81

[@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.

[@Phos9]

You don’t need crazy tires for the rocks around Moab. The surface of the rocks is similar to concrete, the tires don’t need to be able to deal with mud. Bridgestone Duelers might actually be better than KO2’s there.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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🤔👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@efthimios]

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

[@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! :)

[@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?

[@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

[@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.... ;)

[@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.

[@donewhiskey]

I run 25 psi in my KO2s on road. It makes for a really nice ride on the road, decent on dirt and I see no discernible wear.

[@datboiihjc]

Can't believe you guys seen kayenta!!! My hometown!!!

[@ArtofHunter]

I wheel a modded out Xterra but the last Wrangler I enjoyed was a TJ. Hated the JK honestly but now that the Wrangler is getting a diesel I'll be adding that to the garage. If the petrol is getting those MPG's I'd imagine the diesel would get close to 26-28.

[@twistingterrain7748]

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

[@BladeDoomer86]

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

[@elrickydee]

They have portillos here in the Tampa area worked there for a year it was crazy

[@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.

[@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

[@ChrisGramm]

There's a Portillo's in Riverside California. If you ever come out, I'm meet ya there!

[@gutteherr]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jameskerrigan9490]

Hey you mentioned in this video about portillos hot dogs only in Chicago and Arizona I'm originally from Chicago as well but they have them here in orange county California in Buena Park next to Knotts berry farm if your out this way i thought you'd like to know!!

[@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.

[@mikecasterline9821]

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

[@gregreesman]

Portillo's was finally put in Brookfield, WI. Incentive to do a video out there!

[@HazeySB]

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

[@IndefiniteGentlemen]

well done, gentlemen. Its great that the JL has such great economy. But If you're nice to a 2017 JK with a 6-speed, you can do just as well-- my last trip from moab to golden averaged 22mpg. its all about how you drive it. in my case, I had 45 lbs in the big firestones, and kept it between 70-75 the whole way. Of course, the top is either closed or open-- no magic top opening buttons in mine! keep up the good work! Oh and BTW I made it up Cliffhanger in my lifted 03 expedition...barely. that is a respectable hill, and i see why you chose it for your off-road tests. take care.

[@CMseabee16]

there's now a portillos in Bloomington Illinois!!

[@discoveror9576]

I'm impressed ! Who needs locking differentials (for most trails) or all-terrain tires with a performance like THAT?

[@emu4wd]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ZacharySolomon0429]

There also a portillo in Rockford Now, if I ever have to get groceries I go to rockford just for that. I'm from NW Illinois. Chocolate cake shake is the best!

[@colinevewright]

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

[@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.

[@brianstrelick6098]

Love to see the same trip in a Rubicon 2 door to compare!!!

[@georgesimmons2946]

You guys will not read this for sure, but one comment you said don't air down below 15psi for sand or you will roll a tyre off the rim, wrong. Here with my Jeep I regularly air down to 10 to 12psi for soft sand and have never rolled a tyre. Ok you don't drive silly, nice and smooth and you can go anywhere, makes a huge difference, try it.

[@fredbrackely]

Interesting fact about the LR4. The V8 engine is designed to operate without oil loss at 33 degrees continually, and 45 degrees for short periods. Any idea what those figures are for Jeep if driving a lot of steep slopes?

[@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!

[@christopherking2012]

Love the analog display on you smart watch 😅

[@mr.delacruz559]

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

[@VMAFIA]

There are all terrain tires with the all-time 4wd system. these are the all season standard tires

[@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!!!

[@rebeccastratton7992]

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

[@justdotheconstitutionjdtc5252]

It takes regular. I just got a JLU Sahara in Firecracker Red, and actually looked at the manual. Turns out I've been buying premium for no benefit on my wife 2012 JKU Sahara for all this time (the manual says it takes Regular as well (same 3.6L Pentastar).

[@youtriger]

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