dubdub07 wrote:
The rough ride is not subjective but the perception's of the drivers are subjective. There are certainly mall go-getters in the Wrangler family, but the more capable the Jeep is the rougher the ride will be....I am a 70% off road, 30% grocery getter, and I am here to say that I think that mine, albeit well tuned, still rides rough.
You can convince yourself that it isn't a huge deal but I know if I am driving a few hours somewhere, I am probably not going to take my JKUR.
WW
Subjective or perception (whatever you'd like to call it). I don't think our 2014 Sahara JKU rides rough at all. Both my wife and I think it's a comfortable ride. I have taken several 500+ mile trips in the Jeep and think it's a comfortable ride. Some people must be really picky about how vehicles ride. I have a bad back and driving and riding in the JKU has never bothered me. I probably wouldn't want to drive my 2015 JK that far but I routinely drive it 50 miles one way to Tampa 3 times a month and I don't mind the ride. I have never ridden in a Rubicon so maybe they don't ride as well due the the suspension. I'm not saying the JKU rides like a Cadillac but the JKU is not a bad ride in my opinion. I have been in many small cars that have a much harsher ride than our JKU.
For people thinking about getting a Wrangler, just test drive one and make up your own mind. But I wouldn't discount them just because someone says that don't ride well.
