Jeep "Wrangler": description, specifications, equipment, reviews

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A special place in the Russian automotive market is given to the Wrangler jeep, which not only performs its main function as an SUV, but also maintains the image of the owner, despite the fact that the car is already at a venerable age.

History of the Jeep

For a long time Wrangler was not available to ordinary buyers. Initially, the model was produced under a different name - CJ: during World War II, Wyllis produced an all-terrain vehicle commissioned by the US Air Force.

In 1996, at the Geneva Motor Show, the premiere of the civilian version of the car, which received the YJ marking, took place. Relatively quickly, the Wrangler jeep had shortcomings: reduced handling and uncomfortable driving due to the outdated transfer case and dependent suspension.

The restyled version of the TJ jeep was demonstrated only in 1996, having received a lever-spring suspension and an adaptive Command-Tec gearshift system, which made it possible to activate the four-wheel drive directly while driving.

Release of the jeep "Wrangler" inRubicon model was launched in 2002: it was this version that was originally designed for driving on the most difficult tracks. Four years later, the company again finalized the Wrangler, and it was the 2007 model that became the most successful and popular in the history of the manufacturer. Restyled version of Unlimited Rubicon 5D.

Exterior and Interior

In reviews of the Wrangler jeep, car owners note that its design largely repeats its predecessor Jeep CJ: a vertical grille, round headlights, a frame structure and a powerful frame with a removable awning made of leatherette - the entire exterior is made in classic American tradition. The straight lines in the design are very convenient: the process of removing the tent takes no more than 15 minutes, while the windows of the awning are easily removed because they are zipped.

The exterior of the Wrangler jeep has the following features:

• Thresholds too high.
• Reduced space in the cabin due to the lengthening of the hood, which negatively affects the comfort of passengers sitting in the back.
• Rear seat access without sliding the front seats is not possible due to the two-door design.

In terms of interior space, the interior of the Wrangler jeep strikes with austerity: the complete absence of pretentious details is fully justified by practicality. The interior design is complemented by brightly colored leather-trimmed seats and chrome-plated trim around the blowers and steering wheel spokes. In view of the asceticinterior, many car owners resort to tuning the Wrangler jeep, making the interior of the car brighter and more noticeable.

Off-road interior features:

• The front seats are anatomically designed but not very adjustable, only moving forward, backward and slightly reclining.
• There is enough free space in the rear row of seats to comfortably accommodate only two people.
• The car radio and climate control keys are located on the ergonomic center console.
• The SUV's temperature gauge is digitized in Fahrenheit, not Celsius.
• The speedometer scale is divided into only 4 speed indicators: 20, 60, 100 and 140 km/h.

Vehicle dimensions

Wrangler Jeep, like most modern SUVs, is notable for its considerable weight, impressive capacity and high ground clearance.

The dimensions of the model are as follows:

• body length - 4750 millimeters;
• width - 1870 millimeters;
• height - 1800 millimeters;
• track gauge - 1570 millimeters;
• wheelbase - 2900 mm;
• curb weight - 2.5 tons.

The clearance of the jeep in the front is 22.8 centimeters, in the back - 20.7 centimeters. Such indicators allow the SUV to easily overcome large pits and potholes up to half a meter deep.

Despite the rather impressive volumeluggage compartment of the Wrangler jeep, in the reviews, many car owners speak negatively about it, since 500 liters of free space is only enough for laying cellophane windows, a travel bag or a backpack. You can increase the volume of the trunk up to 935 liters by folding the rear row of seats.

Technical characteristics of the Wrangler jeep

The SUV is equipped with two petrol and diesel engines. The petrol power unit is six-cylinder, with a volume of 3.6 liters and a capacity of 199 horsepower, a diesel - 2.8-liter with a capacity of 200 horsepower.

Off-road handling

Despite the fact that almost all owners of the Wrangler jeep note that it is quite heavy and difficult to drive, the main advantage of the car is its cross-country ability. The disadvantages include the transmission of shaking while overcoming bumps on the track to the cabin.

Rear-wheel drive off-road vehicle with an optional front axle, which is connected without much differential, and therefore its cross-country ability is most effective only when driving in a straight line. A feature of driving an SUV is that before making maneuvers it is necessary to turn off all available locks, otherwise a huge load will be placed on the transmission.

At the same time, the jeep has the following advantages:

• stiff suspension ensures smooth cornering without roll;
• the steering wheel is equipped with a damper and hydraulic booster, which makes it easieroff-road driving;
• durable vehicle axle withstands impacts up to 6000 Hm;
• downshifting by the transfer case is carried out four times at once.

Packages and prices

Despite its impressive performance and wide options, the Wrangler has an affordable price: the 2013 model is offered for 2 million rubles. The basic equipment of the jeep "Wrangler" includes:

• airbags for the driver and passenger in the front seat;
• fuel hatch lock;
• immobilizer;
• anti-lock braking system.

The following options can be installed for an additional fee:

• cruise control;
• heated seats;
• electronic mirror drive;
• an audio system with six speakers and a subwoofer.

Owner Reviews

Most of the owners of the Wrangler in the reviews note the optimal combination of handling, cross-country ability, aesthetic design and affordable cost. Separately, relatively low fuel consumption for such an SUV and the ability to tune the Wrangler jeep are noted.

Among the disadvantages of the car are discomfort during the trip: on any bumps and irregularities of the track, the cabin shakes, which significantly reduces the ease of driving. Rather weak regular headlights, which is why they are often replaced.

According to experts, the American SUVThe Jeep Wrangler is a good off-road vehicle that, despite its minor flaws, has great performance and an affordable price.