Jeep Wrangler

Introduction

Jeep is an American automaker with a huge model lineup consisting of sport utility vehicles and off-road vehicles. Jeep has a history of delivering vehicles with impressive off roading capabilities and adventurous driving. Its Jeep Wrangler is an all-wheel-drive off-road SUV which is currently in its third generation. Announced in 1986, this SUV resembled Jeep CJ-7 in many ways. Recently, the car was updated in 2015 with new paint colors and trim packages along with new audio system and sub-woofers as well.

Engine, Mileage & Variants

Under the hood, it is powered by a robust 3.6-litre V6 VVT engine which provides you an ample power along with an impressive fuel economy. This efficient engine churns out a maximum power of 284 hp at 6400 rpm along with a peak torque which measures 347 Nm at 4800 rpm. Further, this engine is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission which sends power to all the four wheels to deliver more control and more torque at the wheels. From a position of halt, it reaches an acceleration of 100 kmph in 8.1 seconds. Further, the fuel efficiency delivered by this car comes to 8.9 kmpl. The sole variant available in Malaysia is dubbed as Rubicon 4x4.

Exteriors

Towards the exterior, this car has got a classic rugged design which is a legacy carried on by Jeep. The front fascia is adorned by iconic seven-slot grille, round headlamps along with circular fog lamps below them. Jeep also provides a modular freedom of hardtop, soft top or topless according to your needs. Further, the hardtop can also be chosen from a variety of colors. Its ruggedness is further accentuated by large ground clearance, extensive wheel arches and high-strength 18-inch 7-spoke polished alloy wheels. Dimension wise, this car measures 4223 mm long, 1873 mm wide and 1865 mm tall along with a wheelbase of 2268 mm.

Interiors

Jeep wrangler has got a rugged yet refined interior. Its seats are wrapped in premium Sedosa cloth or McKinley leather trim along with embroidered stitching. Further, the front seats are also benefited with heating option , illuminated cup holders, lighting in the footwell and auto-dimming rear view mirror along with integrated LED map lights. Its spacious cabin is washable as the water can be drained out through its drain plugs. It carries a boot space of 365-litres which can be further extended to 1052-litres by folding down the rear seats. Wrangler comes with a Uconnect 431 System along with CD/DVD player, MP3, AM/FM radio, HD 6.5-inch touchscreen, hard drive, USB and AUX ports to deliver fun and entertainment on board.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Jeep Wrangler is blessed with a wide range of safety and security features which provide you a peaceful ride. It is integrated with advanced front airbags and side-supplemental airbags with sensor detection to provide maximum protection and hence reduce the impact of a collision. In case of over-steering or under-steering, its electronic stability control (ESC) applies individual brakes and controls your throttle. It is also integrated with Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) which applies brake force in order to reduce the chances of a rollover. Moreover, its braking mechanism is further assisted by Anti- Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution System (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA) that provides effective braking to the car.

Verdict:

This car delivers a perfect off-road package with excellent ground clearance and transmission. It also turns out to be powerful competitor for its rivals like Land Rover Defender.