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2005 Jeep Wrangler Review (continued)
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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

Model Lineup: Jeep Wrangler SE ($17,970); X ($20,280); Sport ($23,140); Rubicon ($27,365); Unlimited ($23,895); and Unlimited Rubicon ($28,365)
Engines: 4.0-liter ohv inline-6
Transmissions: four-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard): dual airbags; LATCH system
Saftey Equipment (optional): ABS
Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In: Toledo, Ohio

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP): Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ($28,365)
Standard Equipment: 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
Options As Tested (MSRP): four-speed automatic ($825)
Destination Charge: 610
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP): 29800
Layout: four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 190 @ 4600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 235 @ 3200
Transmission: four-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 16/20
Wheelbase: 103.4
Length/width/height: 167/66.7/70.9
Track, f/r: 58.5/58.5
Turning circle: 36
Seating capacity: 4
Head/hip/leg room, f: 40.9/51.8/41.1
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r: 41.1/43.5/36.7
Cargo volume: 63.3
Payload:
Towing capacity: 3500
Suspension, f: live axle on leading links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r: live axle on trailing links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance: 9.2
Curb weight: 3721
Tires: LT245/75R16 Goodyear Maximum Traction/Reinforced on/off-road
Brakes, f/r: disc/disc
Fuel capacity: 19


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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
 
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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
 
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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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