The American people from Jeep unveiled more details about the 2012 model year Wrangler, a model which comes in 2012 with few minor improvements, the new 3.6-liter unit being the most important addition.
![2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/08/2012-Jeep-Wrangler-1.jpg)
Besides the engine range improvements, the Wrangler Rubicon will be available with the same body-color hardtop with the Sahara version while Jeep will continue to offer the same four trim levels, namely Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon.
![2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/08/2012-Jeep-Wrangler-2.jpg)
Under the bonnet, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler will benefit from a new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 unit able to deliver 285 horses and 353 Nm of torque. When mated to a new five-speed automatic transmission, the Wrangler accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,4 seconds.
![2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/08/2012-Jeep-Wrangler-3.jpg)
Fitted with the automatic gearbox, the new V6 unit returns an average fuel consumption of 21mpg US. The customers can however opt for a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep said: “Our new 3.6-liter V-6 engine gives the ever-capable Wrangler a completely new, more refined on-road driving experience – complete with more fuel efficiency, power and torque.” For now, there are no further details on pricing but expect to get all the details soon.