FCA US recently announced that the new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler will be manufactured with lightweight, high-strength aluminum for closures, which includes parts of the doors, fenders, swing gate, and windshield surround, boosting fuel economy with a 200 pounds lighter structure than the previous steel version and an improvement of three miles per gallon in gas mileage. Jeep enthusiasts will also find it easier to remove the doors, which will be 14 pounds lighter compared to previous models.
Global aluminum rolled products manufacturer Novelis will supply the aluminum for the next generation Wrangler from its facilities in Oswego, New York, and Kingston, Ontario.
By incorporating aluminum into this design, FCA US joins a number of automakers that are turning to aluminum for the benefits they see in vehicle performance, agility and safety.
