Yes, DaimlerChrysler wouldn't let us forget about Jeep's long tour of
duty in the military, starting when U.S. forces entered WWII literally at the wheel of thousands of Willys MBs; one was on-hand for the 2007 model's introduction. Like the old Willys, many of which were left behind in Europe after the war, the new Wrangler will continue to be available internationally. Other markets will get a diesel variant, something diehard 4x4 fans in North America have been requesting since it first became available to the public, and to further service a global audience both left- and right-hand drive models will be built at its recently upgraded Toledo, Ohio production facility.
Can't wait to get your hands on one? Unfortunately you'll have to, but only until it arrives in dealerships this coming fall. Expect pricing to be similar to the current model, ranging from $27,000 to about $37,000, although the new one could climb a little higher due to more available features.
Preliminary Specifications:
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| It's amazing how after 65 years the Wrangler is still as capable off-road, if not more, than the first Willys. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada) |
Can't wait to get your hands on one? Unfortunately you'll have to, but only until it arrives in dealerships this coming fall. Expect pricing to be similar to the current model, ranging from $27,000 to about $37,000, although the new one could climb a little higher due to more available features.
Preliminary Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $27,000 - $40,000
- Body Type: 2-door convertible SUV
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Engine: 205-hp, 240 lb-ft of torque, 3.8L, 12-valve, OHV V6
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min - max): 1,403 - 1,541 kg (3,785 - 4,129 lbs)
- External Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 3,881 / 1,873 (without mirrors) / 1,800 (w/ hardtop) / 2,424 mm (152.8 / 73.7 (without mirrors) / 70.9 (w/ hardtop) / 95.4 in)
- Track (frt/rr): 1,572 / 1,572 mm (61.9 / 61.9 in)
- Overhang (frt/rr): 679 / 778 mm (26.7 / 30.6 in)
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Cargo Volume (behind 2nd row/2nd row folded/2nd row removed): 0.2 / 1.6 / 1.7 L (17.2 / 56.5 / 61.2 cu-ft)
- Ground Clearance (front min - max): 231 - 269 mm (9.1 - 10.6 in)
- Ground Clearance (rear min - max): 224 - 262 mm (8.8 - 10.3 in)
- Towing Capacity (estimated): 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs)
- Payload (max): 373 kg (1,000 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Web Site: www.jeep.ca
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