Since November 1940, it’s been backing up our nations armed forces hauling men from camp to camp, and trench to trench. With a whopping 60 horsepower and 105- pound feet of torque with the “Go- Devil” engine it was one of the three companies competing for the spot in the US armies line up of military vehicles. It beat the Fords 85-pound feet of torque and the Bantam’s 83-pound feet of torque. 1,500 units later, The Willies Quad, MA model, won the contract for the Military and made its first appearance in WWII.
The Wrangler (YJ) replaced the long-lived CJ Series. It had a wider track, angled grille, rectangular headlamps, and a modernized interior. All this made it a very “civilized” Jeep® Wrangler.
Although the Wrangler shared the familiar open-body profile of the CJ-7, it contained few common parts with its famous predecessor. Mechanically, the Wrangler had more in common with the Cherokee than the CJ-7. The Wrangler YJ had square headlights, which was a first (and last) for this type of Jeep vehicle. Wrangler trim levels included: Base (“S” or “SE”), Laredo, Islander, Sport, Sahara, Renegade and Rio Grande.
On Aug. 5, 1987, about a year after the introduction of the Wrangler, American Motors Corporation was sold to the Chrysler Corporation and the popular Jeep® Brand became a part of Chrysler's Jeep / Eagle Division.
Considered the Ultimate Escape Machine, the 1997 Jeep® Wrangler (TJ) offered outstanding on-road handling and legendary off-road capability. The All-New 1997 Jeep® Wrangler was the fifth Jeep Brand vehicle to win the “4x4 of the Year” award.
The new Wrangler had a retro-look very similar to the CJ-7, but was very different from a mechanical standpoint. Nearly 80 percent of the vehicle parts were newly designed. Starting with the basic Wrangler platform, Jeep® Brand engineers gave the Jeep Wrangler the most thorough overhaul since the Quad evolved into the MB.
The Wrangler Unlimited debuted in late 2004 with a longer wheelbase, 13 inches more cargo room and enhanced on-road riding comfort. In 2005, the Jeep® Brand introduced the Rubicon Unlimited–it featured the wheelbase of the Unlimited and off-road features of the Rubicon.
In 2003, the Jeep® Brand introduced the most capable Wrangler ever—Rubicon. The new model was named for the famed Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Rubicon model featured Dana 44 axles, air actuated Tru-Lok® front and rear lockers, Rock-Trac® 4x4 System, 31-inch Goodyear® MT/R off-road tires, four-wheel disc brakes and diamond-plate rock rails.
Wrangler is the ultimate, all-American 4x4 freedom machine–the Jeep® Brand’s modern-day descendant of the original, heroic Willys MB.
The 2007 Wrangler model's signature round headlamps, iconic seven-slot grille, solid axles, removable doors, exposed hinges, fold-down windshield, innovative removable and convertible tops all honor Jeep® Brand heritage while signaling new levels of capability and versatility.
With an all-new frame, exterior and interior design, engine, safety and security and convenience features, the Jeep® Wrangler was built on the successful, original Jeep Brand formula.
The Wrangler is certified with a Jeep® Trail Rated® badge, verifying that the vehicle is able to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions identified by five performance categories: traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording. In short, the Wrangler is designed to satisfy hardened off-road enthusiasts and luxury SUV drivers alike, with minimal compromise to either extreme.
Wrangler is the ultimate, all-American 4x4 freedom machine–the Jeep® Brand’s modern-day descendant of the original, heroic Willys MB.
Featuring a one-of-a-kind, four-door open-air design, the Wrangler (JK) represents the most seamless integration of off-road ruggedness and passenger luxury in its 70 plus years of Jeep® Brand history.
Any off-road enthusiast knows the legendary Rock-Trac® 4x4 System. Standard on the Rubicon, it gives you more control and more torque, offering superior off-road performance. Want even more jaw-dropping capability? The tough-as-nails NV241-Off-Road transfer case with a 4:1 low gear ratio, Tru-Lok® electronic locking front and rear differentials and an electronic front sway bar disconnect are always ready to be tested. Standing tall above the rest, the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon is equipped with front and rear Dana® 44 axles. The axles are beefed up with thicker tubes and forgings for superior strength, rigidity and durability.
The new 33-inch all-terrain tires offer improved performance for crawling or wheeling on more advanced trails. You get more ground clearance and use less power thanks to a larger surface area and improved traction.
The new available 2.0L Direct Injected Turbo Engine blends performance-enhancing and fuel-saving technologies to optimize powertrain effectiveness and efficiency. It adds 71 pound-feet of electric torque in the low RPM range to boost launch performance, help smooth shifts and improve fuel efficiency. It’s the first hybrid engine option the Jeep® Brand has ever offered and will deliver 23 city mpg/25 hwy mpg.