The ride is, well, Jeep-like, which is to say, agricultural. It is nervous, busy, even on relatively smooth pavements. On bad expansion strips and frost heaves it does toss one around inside the seat belts. It never seems to calm down. This will only bother poseurs, however. Real Jeep people would worry if it was smooth and comfortable.

I’ve gotten pretty comfortable taking fast corners in big SUVs that have become more car-like in their handling over the years, but not so with the Wrangler. I respect the Jeep, and I lower my speed significantly when I’m behind the wheel. Seventy or so on the expressway doesn’t feel unsafe, but I’m not about to push it much faster than that.