In the world of off-road vehicles, there's no other nameplate as recognizable or as highly regarded as the Jeep Wrangler. It's a name synonymous with adventure and boundary-pushing, evoking imagery of twisting boulder crawls and precipitous two-tracking. Its widespread popularity has led to one of the longest continuous production runs in the industry, with a provenance that goes back more than 75 years to World War II. However, the Wrangler name didn't appear until 1987.
Wrangler's earliest ancestor was the Willys MB jeep general-purpose transport vehicle designed for the U.S. military; the lowercase term "jeep," being slang for new U.S. Army recruits or vehicles. After the war, Willys trademarked the Jeep name and began building a commercial version of the MB called the CJ or Civilian Jeep. The CJ quickly became popular for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and rugged 4x4 capability. The Jeep CJ evolved slowly, improving on-road comfort to make it a more viable daily driver, but mostly holding true to its utilitarian function. And in 1987, Jeep replaced the CJ-7 with Wrangler YJ, the first model with the Wrangler name.
The Wrangler evolved through multiple iterations, including the YJ, TJ, JK, and present-day JL. With its improved efficiency, on-road manners, enhanced technology, and more powerful engines, the latest Wrangler generation is no longer the barebones trail tackler of the past. But that doesn't make it any less capable.
So Many Options…
Today, with myriad trim levels, packages, and powerplants to choose from, the Jeep Wrangler can be configured to suit almost everyone, whether you're seeking a no-nonsense backroader or would prefer more luxurious accommodations as you clamber across rock gardens.
For purists seeking the most basic Jeep experience, the Jeep Sport covers the essentials like skid plates, tow hooks, fog lights, and a capable 3.6-liter V-6 rated at 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. For something a little less austere, the Sport and Sport S trims offer several subtrim packages with features like power accessories, air conditioning, and alloy wheels. And if you want all the creature comforts, the four-door Sahara Unlimited provides access to tons of desirable amenities like leather upholstery, an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a sport-tuned suspension, Alpine audio, and advanced safety features.
Finally, if you're seeking maximum trail-tackling tenacity out of the box, the Wrangler Rubicon has everything you need to be king of the hill, including off-road tires, Tru-Lok front and rear differentials, Dana axles, and a Rock-Trac® 4x4 system with NV241 off-road transfer case.
The Future is Here
In addition to the standard 3.6-liter V-6, Wrangler also offers a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 (270 hp, 295 lb-ft) and a turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V-6 (260 hp, 442 lb-ft) as options. But just around the corner waits perhaps two of the most exciting updates to the lineup since the adoption of the Wrangler name in 1987: a HEMI V8 and a plug-in hybrid.
The Wrangler Rubicon 392 brings one of Jeep's most potent engines to its most ambitious vehicle; a 6.4-Liter HEMI V-8 rated at 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe is not just impressively efficient, but also incredibly capable with a plug-in hybrid turbocharged I-4 powertrain that delivers 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of low-range torque. These prodigious powerplants are set to arrive in early 2021, and we at Ourisman Jeep couldn't be more excited.
For more information about the Jeep Wrangler and its available configurations, powertrains, and financing options, give us a call or contact us via our website. We'd love to help you find the model that best matches your preferences.
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