Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Unlike the overwhelming majority of cars we review, we almost have to write two entries for this section. You see, the Jeep Wrangler is available in two lengths – a two-door, short-wheelbase model that’s about an inch and a half longer than the Mini Countryman and a four-door, long-wheelbase version that’s similar in size to a BMW X5.
Both variants have plenty of room up front, with lots of space between the driver and passenger, although some occupants might feel a little pushed up against the door. Oddment storage isn’t bad at the front, with a big central cubby and trays on the dash, but the mesh door pockets are pretty useless.
There's another option for bulky loads or a bit of al-fresco motoring. The standard three-piece roof design lets you take the top section off for a certain amount of wind-in-your-hair driving, and allows you to carry awkward loads that would be impossible to accommodate with the roof in place. You can also go fully roofless.
You can also choose a canvas top – which can be folded back like a sunroof or removed entirely – or an electrically retractable canvas top that provides a full-length sunroof. If those options don’t feel adventurous enough for you, you can even remove the Wrangler's doors and fold down the windscreen.
