Key Takeaways:
- The Jeep Wrangler largely goes unchanged into 2023, with no significant changes to its body or styling.
- The major change in 2023 is the addition of a Freedom trim to the Wrangler lineup.
- The 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wranglers are almost completely the same besides paint options.
- The 2022 model has one slight advantage which is that it still has an EcoDiesel engine available.
Is the Jeep Wrangler Changing in 2023?
The Jeep Wrangler goes unchanged into 2023. The Wrangler largely goes unchanged year after year, even looking at older models you can see that the Wrangler has been almost the same vehicle since its conception, which is why it continues to sell so well. The one big change that is happening in 2023 is that the EcoDiesel engine will no longer be available. This is largely because the popularity of the engine decreased and diesel prices increased. Another reason the diesel engine was discontinued is due to Stellantis’ commitment to the environment, as they continue to provide the public with more electric vehicles out on the road. The few changes to the Jeep Wrangler in 2023 are simple trim changes and the addition of paint colors.
What is new for the Jeep Wrangler in 2023?
The Jeep Wrangler has added a unique trim this year, named the Freedom trim, it brings in military cues and themes throughout the interior and exterior of the Wrangler. New paint styles have been added called the “Earl” and “Reign”. The Earl paint coat is a lighter blueish color, that makes you think of the sky. The Reign paint job is a very bright purple. According to Car and Driver this may be a form of a reference to the late artist formerly known as Prince. Jeep has yet to confirm this hypothesis but there may be some truth to it because the purple is a very Prince shade of purple. Almost every year there is a special edition paint color on the Wrangler and in 2023 it is a bright orange, titled “Punk’d”. The 2022 Wrangler also has a special edition paint called Snazzberry, which actually does look like it sounds, more of a mix of maroon and pink. If you are attached to either of these colors, you will need to look at their respective years.
Which is better, the 2023 or 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
Both the 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wranglers are great Jeeps, and neither Jeep is superior over the other. The two vehicles are both identical besides a few different colors. Which one you will choose largely depends on price, and if you need the brand new model year. Beyond that, each model year has their own respective special edition colors which might mean you have to go with a certain year if you want either of those colors, and on top of special edition paint jobs, you might want the 2023 model for its new paint styles. The only other difference is the 2022 model year for the EcoDiesel engine. The 2022 model year is also slightly cheaper across the board, with trims starting about $1,000 to $3,000 cheaper.