Are Jeep Wranglers Good Daily Driver Candidates?

Off-road enthusiasts are often drawn to keep their tough off-roader even for daily driving, but that doesn’t always work out all that great. Off-road vehicles are usually uncomfortable, too big, with barely any comfort features, and so on – at least that’s what most people think. However, there are a few options that surprise and manage to offer a good experience both on and off the road.

One of these options is the Jeep Wrangler. So, let’s not continue beating around the bush – yes, a Jeep Wrangler is a good daily driver candidate, but let’s go over this in a little more detail.

Well-equipped and stylish

The current generation of the Wrangler, introduced in 2018, is the JL, and while it's packed with off-road features, it also has a lot to offer when it comes to comfort and tech. This is especially true when you get to the higher trim levels like High Altitude and Rubicon. You can have almost anything you can think of fitted from the factory – a large infotainment screen with sat nav and Apple CarPlay, premium Alpine audio, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, park assist, or a heated steering wheel. At the same time, the car looks as stylish and iconic as ever, making every owner stand apart from the rest of the commute. Of course, nothing is ever perfect, but that’s where the Wrangler’s second trick comes.

Endless Aftermarket Options

What’s the second trick? When an aspect comes in which the Wrangler does not do perfectly out of the factory, the huge community and aftermarket options will chime in and improve the Wrangler even further. Here are a few options that you might like.

Open-Top Driving Experience

One of the top recommendations for nicer everyday drives is the Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop. Freedom and adventure are the key aspects of a Jeep, and this improvement drives that point home. The Sunrider replaces the factory hardtop freedom panels, and makes the Wrangler almost a convertible. You’ll be able to enjoy fresh air simply by flipping the top – no lengthy removal of the hardtop panels. Despite this, the interior is still protected in all-weather conditions due to the sturdiness and sealing of the Sunrider top. In other words, you can use it in all seasons with maximum convenience.

Noise Reduction

The Wrangler audio system is no joke. Sound isolation makes or breaks a proper daily driver. Due to the removable panels, the Wrangler is not the best in terms of keeping the cabin quiet. Like other issues, this one can be fixed with an aftermarket solution. SoundSkins offers pre-cut sound-dampening kits specifically designed to reduce the road noise of Wrangler JLs and to improve their sound system performance. The SoundSkins Pro kit combines 3 layers for the perfect isolation - acoustic foam, acoustic foil, and butyl rubber. Various kits are available, and from other brands too, if you’d prefer, whether for doors or the floor.

Mopar Floormats

Keeping the interior clean can be time-consuming when you hop in and out of your car multiple times a day and that even in bad weather conditions. To help you with that, Mopar all-weather floor mats are an amazing accessory. First, they offer better protection against snow, water, mud, and spills – this is because of the raised edge of the floormats and the material itself, which prevents leakage. Second, the deep grooves do an excellent job of trapping debris and preventing it from spreading through the car. Despite being designed for protection, they enhance the interior looks and make your Wrangler even nicer all year round.

Comfortable Yet Rugged Tires

For daily driving, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires are a game-changer. They offer the perfect balance between off-road capabilities and on-road comfort. With a quiet ride, long tread life, and excellent wet/dry traction, these tires will make your daily drives more pleasurable without sacrificing off-road abilities. This is contrary to the tires that the Wrangler typically comes with out of the factory, which mostly keep only terrain in mind, but not everyday driving. In the case of Wildpeak, the aggressive tread handles muddy terrain well but also ensures a smooth and stable ride at highway speeds. In short, they’ll make your Wrangler a 2-in-1 package: a rough off-roader and a pleasurable daily cruiser.

All Accessories You Might Need in One Place

With aftermarket Jeep Wrangler interior accessories and exterior parts, you can make your Wrangler nearly perfect for daily driving, and you’ll find all the ones you might need right here. With low prices and sales techs to help you make the right decision, we’ve got you covered.