2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon wins Four Wheeler Magazine’s 2019 SUV of the Year honor | McLarty Daniel CDJR of Bentonville

Since the days when the first, plucky Jeeps rolled into battle in World War II, Jeep has been winning fans and a cultlike following with a great mix of purpose-first design, crowbar-tough engineering and go-anywhere capability. The Jeep trophy case has become rather crowded over the years, and now they’ll have to find room for another big award. Recently, Four Wheeler Magazine named the all-new 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon as the winner of the publication’s coveted 2019 SUV of the Year award!

Newly redesigned from the ground up, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the ultimate expression of factory Jeep off-road gear, featuring 31-inch all-terrain tires and raised and widened fender flares. That’s on top of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL’s numerous body tweaks, including taller and wider grille slots, a grille shell that’s sloped backward for better aerodynamics, a wider beltline than the previous Wrangler, and a windshield that’s leaned back by five degrees over the Wrangler JK.

Underneath, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is packed with unstoppable engineering, including standard Dana 44 locking wide track axles, Jeep’s Rock-Trac running gear, and electronic front and rear swaybar disconnect for the ultimate in suspension articulation when the trail gets rough. All new for 2019 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with the revolutionary eTorque mild-hybrid system, which stores energy to deliver a boost of low-end power directly to the crankshaft when the system senses a need for more torque.

“The Wrangler Rubicon is packed full of innovation and technology,” said Sean Holman, group content director for Four Wheeler, “fully modernizing the Jeep experience, yet capability, comfort and user-friendliness have only been improved upon. This is one of those rare instances where a company got something so right, you can have your cake and eat it, too. It is a truly modern interpretation of the Wrangler without any dilution to the formula of what a Jeep should be.”

Selected by a panel of Four Wheeler editors, the SUV of the Year was chosen after a week-long torture test of SUV models from all major automakers, with the panel of judges running tests that covered over 1,000 miles in varied terrain including dirt, rocks, sand, mud, snow and city traffic, at elevations ranging from sea level to over 9,000 feet. Each SUV was evaluated on criteria including interior visibility from the driver’s seat, four-wheel-drive capability and performance, ease of use, factory tire durability and grip, ride quality, handling, interior comfort and road feel. In addition the judges considered factors like overall price, suspension articulation, fuel economy and more. When the punishing barrage of testing was over, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon came out as king of the mountain.

“Our all-new Jeep Wrangler has been improved in every way,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of the Jeep Brand for parent company FCA. “We are thrilled the Four Wheeler editors have honored the pillar of our brand with this important award. Jeep Wrangler is the original SUV and has long been the most capable vehicle on the planet.  This new Wrangler is completely refined, with more fuel-efficient powertrains, dramatically improved on-road driving dynamics, and an array of advanced technology, connectivity and safety features that make it a pleasure to drive every day – on the road or trail.”

Built for adventure, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL is not only the SUV of the Year, it’s the best Wrangler Jeep has ever Make! Don’t believe us? Then don’t take our word for it! Stop in today to test drive the 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL at McLarty Daniel CDJR of Bentonville. One drive, and we’re betting you’ll leave our lot as a proud member of the worldwide family of Jeep owners!

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