2018 Jeep Wrangler can meet U.S. emissions rules into the 2020s

The new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, revealed Wednesday at 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, must meet U.S. CO2 emissions rules into the 2020s, the head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Jeep sport utility vehicle brand informed Reuters.

Mike Manley stated Fiat Chrysler expects the new Wrangler, which is 200 pounds lighter than the present model, will average 20 miles per gallon in the city, and 23 on the highway. The present model is rated at 18 city and 20 highway.

Jeep will include a four-cylinder engine to the Jeep Wrangler lineup, making the automobile more competitive in European and Asian markets, Manley said.