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Jeep Wrangler
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Jeep
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JK
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Production
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1941-present
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Class
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Compact SUV/Offroader
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Body Style
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2-door, 4-seat Convertible Wagon
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Length
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162.9 in
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Width
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82.8 in
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Height
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70.9 in
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Wheelbase
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95.4 in
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Weight
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3782 lb (Manual)
3805 lb (Automatic)
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Transmission
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6-speed Manual
4-speed Automatic
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Engine
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3.8 litre OHV V6
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Power
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202 hp @ 5000 rpm
237 lb-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
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Similar
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Land Rover Defender
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Designer
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Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)
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The Wrangler (also known as the JK,YJ and TJ, as explained below) is a mini SUV from Jeep, a division of DaimlerChrysler. It is a successor to
the famous World War II GP vehicle by way of the 'Willy's' Jeep in the 1950s and later by the Jeep CJ series. The Wrangler YJ debuted in 1987, the TJ
in 1997, and the JK in 2007.
The Wrangler is produced at Jeep's Toledo South Assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio.
See WikiCars' comprehensive Jeep Wrangler Review.
Recent Changes
For 2011, the Wrangler receives major upgrades as well as a slight facelift. The biggest change concerns the much-improved interior, the new
Wrangler gets a new steering wheel, instrument panel, reworked center stack, larger rear windows, lockable console, cushier armrests, new USB interface
for MP3 player connection, Bluetooth streaming audio and improved cabin acoustics. Outside, new paint colors envelope the Wrangler in a choice of
Bright White, Cosmos Blue, Deep Cherry Red, Detonator Yellow or Sahara Tan. The Sahara trim now also features a body-color removable hardtop.
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The Wrangler was completely redesigned for 2007. It has been enlarged in every dimension and now features a V6
engine in place of the AMC designed 4.0 liter inline-6. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has become its own model.
Styles and Major Options
The 2007 Wrangler is available in Four trim levels: X, X-S, Sahara and Rubicon. Even the base X model is well equipped with both off-road and on-road
features. In 2009, a special edition called Rocky Mountain Edition was made in spring 2009.
X Standard Features
Not available for the unlimited version. Not compatible with hardtop
3.8 liter V6
6-speed Manual Transmission
Convertible Soft Top
Full Framed Doors with Tinted Glass Windows
Full-Size Spare Tire
AM/FM CD/MP3 Stereo with 6 Speakers
16" Steel Wheels
Shift-on-the-fly 4x4
Command-Trac(r) transfer case
Vinyl seats
Skid Plates
Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Signal
Mini Console
"X" decal
Rocky Mountain Edition (2009 only)
A special edition of the base X trim was made for the Canadian market featuring:
17" Tires and Aluminum Wheels
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 Stereo
Body coloured fenders
Tubular Side Steps
Rocky Mountain decals
X-S Standard Features
In addition to or in place of X Standard Features
Cruise Control
Leather steering wheel
Compass and Thermometer
Cloth Seats
Fog Lights
Front and rear Tow hooks
17" Tires and Aluminum Wheels
Front floor mats
Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat
Hardtop Wiring Kit
Full center console
Sahara Standard Features
In addition to or in place of X-S Standard Features
Tubular Side Steps
Air Conditioning
Underhood Insulation
Convertible Hard Top
Upgraded Instrument Panel
Stain-Resistant Cloth Upholstery
368W Sound System with 7 Speakers and Subwoofer
Power Windows, Door Lock and Keyless Entry
18" Aluminum Wheels
"Sahara" decals
Rubicon Standard Features
In addition to or in place of Sahara Standard Features
Locking Front and Rear Differentials
Electronic Front Sway Bar Disconnect
Rock-Track (r) transfer case
Convertible Soft Top
Rock Rails
17" Machined Aluminum Wheels
4:1 Low Range Transfer Case with 4.10 Axle Ratio
32" Off-Road Tires
"Rubicon" decals
Major Options
4 speed automatic transmission
Dual Top Group - Convertible Soft Top and 3-Piece FreedomTM Hardtop, Not Compatible with the X trim
Power Windows, Door Locks and Keyless Entry
Side Airbags
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 Stereo
AM/FM CD/DVD Full-Screen Navigation Stereo with 20GB Hard Drive
Trailer Tow Group
Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website,
the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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Engine and Transmission
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
Performance
Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include
information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Reliability
RECALL ALERT!!! Please note, this does not concern the 2dr Wrangler: Jeep recalling more than 47,000 2002-2003 Liberty because of loss of
lubrication in their front ball joints due to salt and 2009 Commanders, Grand Cherokees, and Wrangler Unlimited models due to a possible reversed
wiring on the driver's airbag controller which may inhibit the airbag's deployment.
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RECALL ALERT:
Jeep recalling over 161k 2007-2008 Wrangler AT models due to tranny temp. sensor absence
Safety
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Colors
Bright White
Cosmos Blue
Deep Cherry Red
Detonator Yellow
Sahara Tan
Jeep Green
Main Competitors
There are currently no Hybrid models of the Jeep Wrangler.
2 second generation Jeep Wranglers appeared in Jurassic Park as ranger vehicles.
2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WDs have climbed 6646 km above sea level to the rim of the Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile-the highest altitude reached
by a 4WD. It took 5 days for a team led by German adventurer Mattias Jeschke to drive from the base and the team experienced surfaces that included
fissured rock cliffs, volcanic sand and glacial ice so smooth that walking up there requires spiked shoes. It even withstood "hurricane-strength" wind
and temperatures of -30C. The Wranglers used Goodyear MT/R tyres.
Cheapest convertible car available in North America
This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfort and livability. Add
pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.
As with other convertibles Jeeps, the resale value should be good.
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As with most Jeep, the fuel consumption is quite High for a 4 passengers vehicule (or 2 passengers + some cargo). To get in the back seat of this
vehicule can be a little hard for people not used to it, especially if these person are short. The tubular sidesteps needs to be removed when going off
road to prevent damage to the body or the sidesteps. If a user intend to go offroad with his vehicule, he needs to take this into consideration before
taking that option. Also, Chrysler is not selling half door or full doors kit so they need to be purchased either on the aftermarket or buy all the
parts seperately.
Current Generation: (2007–present)
JK Jeep Wrangler
JK
2007 will see the complete redesign of the Jeep Wrangler, in both two and four-door models. The TJ platform will be replaced by a new JK
platform, becoming this time a mid-size SUV. It will become Jeep's third mid-size SUV, after theGrand Cherokee and the Commander in the lineup. This next-generation Wrangler is significantly larger than the
existing model, with a 2 in (50.8 mm) longer wheelbase and 3.4 in (86.4 mm) wider track. Jeep is not the only company introducing a third mid-size SUV; Ford is introducing its Edge for 2007.
Many Wrangler enthusiasts have decried this new vehicle's larger size, claiming that it runs counter to the character of the Wrangler, and is too big
to be an effective off-road vehicle. However, it should be noted that similar complaints were heard during previous redesigns. Jeep reportedly intends
to cement the Wrangler's position as the marque's most-rugged vehicle as new car-based crossover SUVs take some of its on-road market share.
The JK Wrangler is expected to be offered in three versions eventually:
A short-wheelbase 2-door
Introduced at 2006 North American International Auto Show with Chrysler group CEO, Tom LaSorda driving it up the steps and through a plate glass
window, just as Robert Lutz had done at the show in 1992 with the Jeep Grand Cherokee
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A long-wheelbase Unlimited 4-door
Introduced at the 2006 New York Auto Show buried in dirt and sprayed with a fire hose. See the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited article
A long-wheelbase Unlimited pickup truck
A 3.8 L OHV V6 producing 205 hp (153 kW) and 240 ft·lbf (325 N·m) will be the
base engine, replacing the venerable AMC Straight-6 engine. The 4.7 L PowerTech V8 and 2.8 LVM Motori turbodiesel straight-4 used in theLiberty are likely to also be offered as options in some markets. A 6-speedmanual transmission will be standard, with a 4-speedautomatic transmission offered as an option. Stability control will be a new safety feature for the Wrangler.
A traditional soft top is standard equipment. Available equipment includes a Sunrider Soft Top or new 3-piece modular hardtop. The hardtop allows the
sides to be removed for an open-air feeling. Although the doors can still be removed in traditional Wrangler fashion, power windows and remote power
door locks will be offered for the first time. Another first is an available navigation system.
JK Wrangler Unlimited
See the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited article
Third generation (1997-2006)
TJ Jeep Wrangler
TJ
The YJ gave way to the TJ for the 1997 model year. This updated Wrangler featured a coil-sp
