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Summary
The redesigned 2007 Jeep Wrangler is the most civilized, smoothest, comfortable, convenient, powerful, and off-road-capable Jeep ever made. Jeep says that the value of added content is $3000, while the price has been reduced by an average of $1200 throughout the line. And now, with the new four-door Unlimited, Jeep seems ready for another decade or so of tradition. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses drove Wrangler models up the Rubicon Trail, through San Francisco and around Lake Tahoe while preparing this report.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jeep Wrangler X ($18,105); Sahara ($19,345); Rubicon ($26,090); Unlimited X 2WD ($19,750); Unlimited X 4WD ($21,750); Unlimited Sahara 2WD ($24,075); Unlimited Sahara 4WD ($26,075); Unlimited Rubicon ($28,235) |
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Engines:
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3.8-lite V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front airbags, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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seat-mounted front side airbags; electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation |
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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 Sahara 4x4 ($22,870) |
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Standard Equipment:
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Sunrider soft top, rear folding seat, locking glove box, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, tilt steering wheel, theft deterrent system, 17-inch aluminum wheels with Goodyear Wranglers, body-colored fender flares, tubular side steps, heavy-duty suspension, tinted windows, cruise control, foglamps, tow hooks, Infinity sound system with MP3 capability, electronic stability program, electronic roll mitigation |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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trailer tow package, power windows, locks and remote entry, front seat side airbags, automatic transmission, Trac-Lok limited slip rear differential with Dana 44 rear axle, 6-disc DVD/MP3 player, Sirius satellite radio, 3-piece modular top ($4700) |
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Destination Charge:
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660 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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28230 |
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Layout:
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4-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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198 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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232 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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95.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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152.8/73.7/70.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.9/61.9 |
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Turning circle:
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34.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.3/55.6/41.0 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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40.3/44.7/35.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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56.5 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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live axle, independent, coil springs |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle, independent, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.8 |
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Curb weight:
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3976 |
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Tires:
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P255/75R18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, ESP, electronic roll mitigation |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.6 |
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