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Summary
Jeep Wrangler is a classic symbol of summer cruising and off-road rambling. Wrangler Rubicon is the ultimate off-road rig, as capable as some modified rock-crawlers but available right off the showroom. Purists might decry the adoption of the Trail's mantel by the stretched Unlimited, even though the long-wheelbase Jeep successfully navigated the Trail before top management signed off.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Chrysler's proving grounds in Michigan; with NCTD editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jeep Wrangler SE ($17,970); X ($20,280); Sport ($23,140); Rubicon ($27,365); Unlimited ($23,895); and Unlimited Rubicon ($28,365) |
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Engines:
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4.0-liter ohv inline-6 |
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Transmissions:
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four-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags; LATCH system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Toledo, Ohio |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ($28,365) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, Sunrider easy-folding soft top with sunroof feature, tachometer, full carpeting, AM/FM/CD stereo with seven speakers and subwoofer, digital clock, sport roll bar with full padding, reclining high-back front bucket seats with easy-access tip/slide passenger seat, fold-down rear seat, cloth upholstery; skid plates (fuel tank, transfer case), diamond plate sill guards, 31-inch Goodyear Maximum Traction Reinforced P245/75R16 off-road tires, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 4.0:1 low-range transfer case; Dana Model 44 axles with 4.11 ratio and driver selectable electric/pneumatic-locking front and rear differentials |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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four-speed automatic ($825) |
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Destination Charge:
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610 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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29800 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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190 @ 4600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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235 @ 3200 |
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Transmission:
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four-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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167/66.7/70.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.5/58.5 |
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Turning circle:
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36 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.9/51.8/41.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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41.1/43.5/36.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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63.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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live axle on leading links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle on trailing links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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9.2 |
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Curb weight:
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3721 |
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Tires:
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LT245/75R16 Goodyear Maximum Traction/Reinforced on/off-road |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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19 |
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| 2005 Jeep Wrangler consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I've only owned this vehicle for a couple of weeks but it is more than what I anticipated. It is without exception the most fun vehicle I have ever owned. | | posted by Con on Dec 12 2006 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I bought my first Jeep about a month ago and I absolutely love it! Soft top, hard doors, powerful engine, wheels, power steering, cruise control, comfortable seating & nice body design. I highly recommend this vehicle. | | posted by Shina on Feb 01 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Very nice Jeep; the new model handles good and the 7-speaker sound system is better than I expected. The seating position is excellent. But the only thing I wish I could improve on my Jeep is the fuel economy. | | posted by Rick on Nov 30 2007 | | |
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