2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Freedom Edition

The 2018 Wrangler JK is the classic two- or four-door off-roader that most people picture when they think of a Jeep, and it's the one to get if you want the traditional fold-down windshield and solid axles. On the road it's a bit truck-like, with a tall ride and wandering steering, but that's the trade for serious off-road capability that few rivals match. The cabin is simple and utilitarian, with hard plastics and a low seating position, but the high roofline gives you great outward visibility and a commanding view of the trail. Cargo space is decent for a compact SUV, and the rear seat folds flat to make room for gear, though the swing-out tailgate needs room behind it to open fully. Patriotic badging and unique exterior accents set the Freedom Edition apart from the Sport and Sport S trims below it. Its 3.6L I6 and four-wheel drive give you the same proven powertrain as the rest of the JK lineup, with enough torque to crawl over rocks or merge onto the highway. You get the Command-Trac part-time 4WD system and solid axles, so the Freedom Edition is just as trail-ready as a pricier Rubicon on the standard 3.21 gearing.