Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles has launched the iconic American off-road brand, Jeep, in India. The automaker has entered the market with two models, the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler in its long-wheelbase Unlimited body style. Both are being imported as CBUs
Jeep has priced the Wrangler Unlimited at a rather steep Rs 71.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Available in only one variant, the off-roader is powered by a 200hp 2.8-litre diesel engine paired to a five-speed automatic gearbox and shift-on-the-fly all-wheel drive.
In terms of equipment, Jeep has loaded the Wrangler with quite a bit of kit and key features including:
- All-wheel drive with low range
- Heavy duty axles and suspension
- Heated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- 6.5-inch UConnect touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and voice control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- On/off-road tyres
- Automatic headlamps
- Heated wing mirrors
- Dual airbags
- Traction control
- Electronic stability and roll control
Additionally, the Wrangler is offered with a hard-top and soft-top. While the features may not seem to justify the steep pricing, the Wrangler hasn’t been designed keeping luxury in mind. It is infact a comfortable true-blue off-roader with mechanicals designed to cope up with nearly any kind of terrain.
Jeep is currently selling the Wrangler Unlimited through two dealerships located in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The model is available with a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty along with roadside assistance for that period.
While it is currently available as a diesel only, Jeep has confirmed the addition of a petrol variant to its line-up before the end of the year. The engine will be the automaker’s 285hp 3.6-litre V6 engine, with the petrol Wrangler already imported for testing purposes.