Overview: Jeep Wrangler  

Summary:

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Pros:

-Off-road ability

-Cargo Space (4-door)

-Convertible bodystyle

 

 Cons:

-Ride Comfort

-Refinement

-Handling

-Acceleration

-Interior Comfort

-Cargo Space (2-door)

-Fuel Economy

-Price

 

 Overall:

Despite its recent redesign it still not a good on-road vehicle. But it shouldn't be.

 

 Recommended Alternatives:

-Ford Escape

-Honda CR-V

-Honda Element

-Hyundai Tucson

-Kia Sportage

-Toyota RAV4

 

 Off-road users may also consider:

-Hummer H3

-Nissan Xterra

-Toyota FJ Cruiser

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 4/10

Interior Quality: 4/10

Versatility: 7/10

Refinement: 3/10

Fun-to-Drive: 3/10

Fuel Economy: 4/10

Safety: Unknown

Price: 3/10

Overall: 4/10

Recommended: No

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

X 2-door 4WD: $18,105

X 4-door 2WD: $19,750

X 4-door 4WD: $21,750

Sahara 2-door 4WD: $22,870

Sahara 4-door 2WD: $24,075

Sahara 4-door 4WD: $26,075

Rubicon 2-door 4WD: $26,090

Rubicon 4-door 4WD: $28,235

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $660

 

Dimensions:

 

Length (2-door): 152.8 inches

Length (4-door): 173.4 inches

Width: 73.8 inches

Height: 70.9 inches

Wheelbase (2-door): 95.4 inches

Wheelbase (4-door): 116.0 inches

Weight: 3760-4315 lbs

Luggage Capacity (2-door): 17.2 cubic ft

Luggage Capacity (4-door): 46.4 cubic ft

Maximum Cargo Capacity (2-door): 56.5 cubic ft

Maximum Cargo Capacity (4-door): 86.8 cubic ft

Max Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

 

Powertrain:

 

3.8-liter V6:

Standard on: All versions

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual

Optional Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Horsepower: 202

Torque: 237 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 16 mpg auto, 17 mpg manual

EPA Highway Mileage, 2WD: 21 mpg

EPA Highway Mileage, 4WD: 19 mpg

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: NA

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: NA

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: NA

 

IIHS Head Restraint: NA

 

If you can read this, congratulations. Not everyone can read it, or course.

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