A 2020 Jeep Wrangler on a smooth road

Approach and Departure Angles for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler

2020 Jeep Wrangler Angles and Ground Clearance Specs

The Jeep Wrangler is undoubtedly the king of off-road vehicles. Its rugged construction and compact dimensions make it the perfect tool for going where others fear to tread. Before exploring the unbeaten path with this capable SUV, though, it is essential to know its ground clearance and main angles to avoid getting stuck and/or severely damage any of its parts. In this blog, we will go over the 2020 Jeep Wrangler angles and ground clearance specs, as well as each of these measurements’ meanings.


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What Is the Ground Clearance of the 2020 Wrangler?

Ground clearance, also known as ride height, is the minimum distance between the lowest end of the vehicle’s body and the road. This dimension becomes especially relevant if you plan on driving through uneven and bumpy terrains to avoid scrapping the bottom of your vehicle.

The Wrangler features one of the highest ground clearances in its class, which goes from 9.7 inches on the standard trim to 10.8 inches on the Rubicon. The ground clearance can be increased even further by using bigger tires and adding a lift kit.

A black 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Dashboard and seats of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler

Which Are the 2020 Wrangler Off-Road Angles?

There are three major angles every off-roader needs to keep in mind to avoid damaging the vehicle. They are approach angle, departure angle, and breakover angle. The first two are similar: the approach angle is the maximum angle of a ramp onto which a vehicle can crawl up from a horizontal surface without the front bumper dragging. The departure angle, on the contrary, is the maximum angle a vehicle can descend without the tail dragging.

The breakover angle is a bit more difficult to understand. This term refers to the maximum angle between the bottom of your tires and the mid-point of the vehicle’s undercarriage that is necessary for you to drive over without the four tires coming off the ground and losing traction.

Now that you know what each angle refers to, let’s see the specific measurements for the Jeep Wrangler. In the table below we have gathered the figures of both the base Sport and the capable Rubicon. Since the Wrangler is available in both 2-door and 4-door configurations, and the second one is physically longer, we have also explored the measurements of those settings.

2-door Sport4-door Sport2-door Rubicon4-door Rubicon
Approach Angle41.4 degrees41.4 degrees44.0 degrees43.9 degrees
Breakover Angle25.0 degrees20.3 degrees27.8 degrees22.6 degrees
Departure Angle35.9 degrees36.1 degrees37.0 degrees37.0 degrees

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Now that you know the ground clearance and off-road angles of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, you are ready to go rock crawling with confidence. Check out our online inventory to see the models we have available here at Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram By Ed Morse. If you have any more questions about this off-road-ready Jeep, contact us and one of our sales representatives will be happy to help you.