Jeep Wrangler

There are few SUVs that are as iconic as the Jeep Wrangler. The body-on-frame Wrangler has its roots tied to World War 2 Jeeps models made specifically for the US army in the 1940s. The American 4x4 is locally assembled at the brand’s Ranjangaon facility in Maharashtra, and it’s Jeep’s flagship product in India. The Jeep Wrangler’s price ranges between Rs 66.20 lakh and Rs 70.80 lakh (ex-showroom). More expensive alternatives to the Wrangler include the Land Rover Defender, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Toyota Land Cruiser. 

Powering the Jeep Wrangler is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with direct injection, which means 270hp and 400Nm of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission and drives all wheels via a full-time four-wheel-drive (4WD) system. Being an off-road-focused SUV, the Wrangler can be had with front & rear differential locks, a low-range transfer case, heavy-duty Dana axles and multiple off-road modes. The claimed top speed of the Jeep Wrangler is 180kph.

Depending on the variant, the styling details of the Wrangler change. However, all of them get the Jeep’s familiar seven-slat front grille and deep-set circular headlamps, while also featuring short overhangs, squared windows, flared wheel arches, exposed door hinges and a tail-mounted spare wheel. The Wrangler’s modular design concept also means that its windshield, doors and hard-top roof can be removed. For water-resistance, the interior has polyurethane wrap on the dashboard, along with special switches and motors too.

Key highlights of the Jeep Wrangler

• The body-on-frame Wrangler is Jeep’s flagship SUV in India.

• It’s powered by a turbo-petrol engine with 270hp and 400Nm; gets an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

• The Wrangler gets a full-time 4WD system, two locking differentials, a low-range transfer case and off-road modes.

• It has a ground clearance of up to 237mm and a water-wading capability of 864mm.

• Gets a ‘Corning Gorilla Glass’ windshield, laminated windows, thicker carpets and active noise cancellation.

• Infotainment systems include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch MID, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and Infotainment systems include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch MID, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and an 8-speaker audio system.

• Convenient features include dual-zone AC, powered front seats, front & rear cameras, and mounts for action cameras.

• The Wrangler’s safety equipment includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-descent control, and an ADAS suite.

• Rubicon trim gets off-road menus, Rubicon trim gets a 9-speaker Alpine audio system plus off-road menus, heavy-duty Dana axles, a Rock Trac 4x4 system, steel off-road skid plates, low 4:1 crawl ratio and off-road tyres.