About the Jeep Wrangler
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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 (147kW/460Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2012 Wrangler was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,000 |
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,000 |
| 3.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,000 |
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,000 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,000 |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,000 |
Rubicon
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,000 |
| 3.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,000 |
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,000 |
| 3.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,000 |
Renegade 70th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,500 |
| 3.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,500 |
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Specs
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Dimensions
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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.
| Jeep Wrangler | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 3.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 10.7 L/100km |
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 11.3 L/100km |
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.
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.