2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392

The 2023 Wrangler is the off-road benchmark, a body-on-frame SUV that takes you places most vehicles can't. It squares off against the Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner, but the Wrangler's removable doors and fold-down windshield set it apart. On the road it's a bit truck-like, but off-road it's unstoppable, with serious articulation and available locking differentials. The cabin is utilitarian but comfortable, with available heated seats and a touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Owners report few issues, but checking the fuses on a new Wrangler is wise, as loose ones can trigger false warning lights. The Rubicon 392 is the Wrangler for buyers who want a V8 under the hood and serious off-road hardware from the factory, skipping the milder Sahara or the four-cylinder Sport. Its 6.4L V8 makes 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, routed through a eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, which means it'll hit 60 mph in the mid-four-second range and still crawl over rocks. The standard Tru-Lok front and rear axles and 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system mean you can lock the diffs and keep moving in conditions that stop most SUVs.