Leaked: All-new Jeep Wrangler revealed

New images suggest Jeep will play it safe with its all-new replacement for the current Wrangler SUV.

Featuring a squared-off body, round headlights and a vertical-slat grille that pays homage to the WWII hero, the tough SUV only evolves the old car’s styling.

Leaked overnight by a user on jlwranglerforums.com, these two grainy images are claimed to have been verified as genuine by the US brand.

The first pic is said to show a production-ready Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

Look closely and you’ll see there have been some concessions for aerodynamics with the new model.

The grille and front screen, for example, are now slanted rearwards for cleaner airflow, while the indicators move up to the front wing's leading edge.

New air intakes, meanwhile, lurk behind the front wheel-arches that are thought to aid engine cooling.

Even the large door mirrors, that incorporate more indicators, look like they've paid a fleeting visit to the wind tunnel.

At the rear of the Wrangler there's new square wrap-around tail-lights.

It's the second image that’s easily the most revealing.

It shows that Wrangler owners will still be able to remove both doors and roof on the new model -- despite fears that safety regulation in some markets would rule it out.

From the topless pic of the Jeep we can also see how the roof and roll bars are an integral part of the Wrangler's structure and not just bolt-on safety features.

The interior will also offer appreciably more space and a big luggage compartment.

It's not pictured, but the front screen will also be able to fold down for the full wind-in-the-hair (and bug-in-the-teeth) experience.

Despite its old-school off-roader looks the next Wrangler will be a significant improvement over the Jeep is replaces.

Earlier leaks have already confirmed it will be much lighter than the current model thanks to a new model made mostly of aluminium -- these include the bonnet and door frames.

It’s rumoured other panels and parts are also to be made out of lightweight composites in a desperate bid to boost efficiency over the current vehicle.

Originally, the Jeep’s replacement was primed to drop steel altogether for an all-aluminium construction but that decision was later ruled out over costs -- the physical costs of making aluminium and the need to switch manufacturing facilities to a plant capable of making, and building cars out of the lightweight material.

Other big changes for the next Wrangler includes the adoption of FCA’s ‘Hurricane’ 220kW-plus turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol in place of the current Wrangler’s 3.6-litre Pentastar V6, combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Plenty of new technology will also be introduced to the next Wrangler including autonomous emergency braking and cameras to help you park you Jeep and, potentially, help you traverse particularly challenging off-road terrain.

As well as short- and long-wheelbase versions, the next-gen Wrangler will also feature a pick-up or ute version.

It's still not known when and where Jeep will launch its Wrangler but it's claimed to be sale "later in 2017".

Expect to see the lighter, fractionally more aerodynamic Jeep on our roads in 2018, follored by the Wrangler ute in 2019.