2010 Jeep Wrangler: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 Jeep Wrangler is a light-update year, led by a redesigned standard Sunrider soft top that is easier to open, close, and remove. The engine, transmissions, chassis, and core four-wheel-drive hardware carry over.
About the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
JK generation (2007-2018), fourth model year; lightly updated before the larger 2011 interior update.
Jeep positions the 2010 Wrangler as the benchmark open-air off-road SUV: a real trail machine with removable doors, a fold-down windshield, solid axles, and true low-range capability, yet still usable for daily driving. Its core appeal is simple and distinctive: few rivals combine convertible-style open-air driving with serious trail hardware. The 2-door Wrangler targets buyers who want the purest Jeep feel, while the 4-door Unlimited adds family space without giving up the model’s adventure-first identity.
Sport is the straightforward Wrangler, with a removable top and doors, a wash-out cabin, fog lamps, and tow hooks. Sahara adds daily-driver comforts such as power accessories and upgraded audio, while Rubicon focuses on difficult trails with locking axles, a lower-range four-wheel-drive system, and a disconnecting front sway bar. Unlimited versions add four doors, seating for five, and more cargo room.
What changed, by category
2010 Jeep Wrangler specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Horsepower | 202 hp | 202 hp | 202 hp | 202 hp | 202 hp | 202 hp |
| Torque | 237 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000–3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 56.5 cu-ft | 56.5 cu-ft | 56.5 cu-ft | 82 cu-ft | 82 cu-ft | 82 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 37.2 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Subwoofer | ||||||
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| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
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| Power Windows | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
The biggest change is a redesigned standard Sunrider soft top. It is easier to open, close, and remove than the previous version.
Did the 2010 Jeep Wrangler get a new engine or four-wheel-drive system?
No, the 2010 Wrangler keeps its 3.8-liter V6, six-speed manual, four-speed automatic, and existing four-wheel-drive hardware. There is no major engine, transmission, chassis, or suspension change.
What happened to the Wrangler X trim for 2010?
The base-trim naming changes for 2010. The two-door X leaves the lineup and Sport takes its place, while Unlimited X continues under the Unlimited Sport name. Sport models also gain standard equipment such as fog lamps, tow hooks, cloth seats, and a compass with an outside-temperature display.
Is the 2010 Jeep Wrangler a major upgrade over the 2009 model?
No, the 2010 model is a modest update rather than a major upgrade. Its main benefits over the 2009 model are the easier-to-use soft top, fuel-saver indicator, larger sun visors, and added standard equipment on Sport models.
Was the 2010 Jeep Wrangler fully redesigned?
No, the 2010 Wrangler remains part of the JK generation introduced for 2007. Its body structure, solid axles, suspension layout, and basic exterior design carry over.