2018 JL Wrangler changes from the front and on the interior:

• JL Wranglers use a push button start instead of turning a key in the JK's
• All JL Wranglers come with a backup camera from the factory
• The JL Wrangler has very different and more modern headlights that encroach on the grille vents while the JK’s headlights are separated from the grille vents
• A 2018 JL will have front facing indicator lights on the fender flares.

JL Wrangler differences from the side and rear:

• The 2018 JL Wrangler has a prominent vent on the front quarter panel right behind the fender
• Door handles on the JL operate by pulling the handle out. JK Wranglers have a button that you must push in order to open the door or rear gate.
• The tail lights on the JL Wrangler have a very distinct, non-rectangular shape with a reverse light in the middle. JK’s have a square tail light with a reverse light at the bottom.
• JL Wranglers place the license plate on the bumper while JK’s have the license plate directly under the tail light on the rear gate.