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    2012 Jeep Wrangler

    Used from

    $32,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.1 - 12.2 L / 100km

    About the Jeep Wrangler

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Jeep Wrangler is a large SUV offered in a 3D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $32,000 for the Sport variant and topping out at $44,000 for the Rubicon.

    There are 3 variants of the Wrangler available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2011.

    Engine options include 3.8L multi-point injection (146kW/315Nm), 3.6L multi-point injection (209kW/347Nm) and 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/410Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Wrangler was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    70.1 - 117.34 kW/t
    52.98 kW/t
    149.4 kW/t
    Boot Space
    142 - 490 litres
    142 litres
    782 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.13 - 12.2 L/100km
    5.99 L/100km
    16.13 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    574 - 827 km
    484 km
    1,149 km
    Price
    $32,000 - $44,000
    $32,000
    $91,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    29 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,268 - 2,506 kg
    2,268 kg
    3,300 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    6,500 kg
    6,800 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    1,501 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    35 - 38.4°
    15.8°
    38.4°
    Departure Angle
    28 - 31.3°
    19.7°
    31.4°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    224 - 257 mm
    178 mm
    269 mm
    Payload Capacity
    No Data
    765 kg
    970 kg

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    2012 Jeep Wrangler Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Wrangler

    Sport

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Removable
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.1
      • Headroom Front: 1069
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Rear: 1036
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1350
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 43.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1100
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1040
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 880
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1417
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1514
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Single Hinged
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: One-piece
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Renegade 70th Anniversary

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Infinity
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Rubicon

    Adds to Renegade 70th Anniversary:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    Removes from Renegade 70th Anniversary:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Infinity
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
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    2012 Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

    There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Wrangler

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Wrangler is the Sport with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Wrangler that uses the most amount of fuel is the Rubicon with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 12.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Jeep Wrangler variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

    2012 Jeep Wrangler Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Wrangler?

    The Jeep Wrangler offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Jeep Wrangler FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Wrangler is the Sport that starts from $32,000.

    The most expensive Jeep Wrangler is the Rubicon that starts from $44,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Wrangler is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Renegade 70th Anniversary and Rubicon.

    The largest Jeep Wrangler is the Sport which measures 1877mm wide, 4223mm in length and sits 1865mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Wrangler is the Sport which has 209kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Jeep Wrangler is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Wrangler is the Sport which weighs 2506 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Wrangler may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.