Wrangler in the age of multimedia
Like the Jeep Compass, Liberty and Patriot, the Wrangler sports a new standard steering wheel that includes the controls for the multimedia system. They allow the driver to control certain audio features, the cruise control, the hands-free phone system (optional) and a few other gadgets.
Music-lovers will appreciate the presence (finally) of a USB port suitable for smart keys, iPods and the like. The tunes stored on these devices can be played back by the optional Media Centre 430N system. Featuring voice-command and an MP3 player, the system enables Bluetooth streaming audio and hands-free text messaging. It also uses a 28-gigabyte hard drive and a Garmin navigation system that guides you with the help of a 6.5-inch touch screen located in the middle of the dash.
The automaker included 12-volt outlets, also in the middle of the dash, so you can recharge the gadgets hooked up to the media centre or the stand-alone devices we now use on the go, such as the portable GPS. But buyers can also opt for a 115-volt outlet, which provides as much electricity as a standard domestic outlet.
Of course, the essential handgrip still graces the dash on the passenger side. You know, the one you hold on to for dear life when your driver decides to tackle that cliff face. It’s been redesigned, though, and fits better with the general look of the cabin. And it’s been spruced up with a special badge hinting at the toughness and notoriety of the vehicle, proudly proclaiming “Jeep. Since 1941.” and bolted on with hex head bolts. Something to be proud of, indeed!
More refined
Chrysler engineers reportedly worked at improving the soundproofing of the 2011 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. It was badly needed.
Also, the removable hard top of this off-roader is now colour-coordinated with the body. Speaking of colours, five new hues have been added to the Wrangler’s palette: Detonator Yellow, Deep Cherry Red, Sahara Tan, Cosmos Blue and Bright White.
All Wranglers and Wrangler Unlimiteds are four-wheel-drive and sport skid plates that protect the fuel tank, the transfer case and the automatic transmission’s oil pan.
The 3.8-litre, overhead valve V6, the only engine on the roster, returns unchanged. It’s mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
Jeep is offering two 4x4 systems. Command-Trac will satisfy most buyers, while Rock-Trac is designed for the minority of owners who are trail junkies. Rock-Trac is the system behind the Rubicon version of the Wrangler. The one you buy to go to the ends of the earth – literally. The two other variants, the Sport and Sahara, bank on a winning combo of urban driving enjoyment and average off-road capability that’s just right for the average Joe.
Like the Jeep Compass, Liberty and Patriot, the Wrangler sports a new standard steering wheel that includes the controls for the multimedia system. They allow the driver to control certain audio features, the cruise control, the hands-free phone system (optional) and a few other gadgets.
Music-lovers will appreciate the presence (finally) of a USB port suitable for smart keys, iPods and the like. The tunes stored on these devices can be played back by the optional Media Centre 430N system. Featuring voice-command and an MP3 player, the system enables Bluetooth streaming audio and hands-free text messaging. It also uses a 28-gigabyte hard drive and a Garmin navigation system that guides you with the help of a 6.5-inch touch screen located in the middle of the dash.
The automaker included 12-volt outlets, also in the middle of the dash, so you can recharge the gadgets hooked up to the media centre or the stand-alone devices we now use on the go, such as the portable GPS. But buyers can also opt for a 115-volt outlet, which provides as much electricity as a standard domestic outlet.
Of course, the essential handgrip still graces the dash on the passenger side. You know, the one you hold on to for dear life when your driver decides to tackle that cliff face. It’s been redesigned, though, and fits better with the general look of the cabin. And it’s been spruced up with a special badge hinting at the toughness and notoriety of the vehicle, proudly proclaiming “Jeep. Since 1941.” and bolted on with hex head bolts. Something to be proud of, indeed!
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More refined
Chrysler engineers reportedly worked at improving the soundproofing of the 2011 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. It was badly needed.
Also, the removable hard top of this off-roader is now colour-coordinated with the body. Speaking of colours, five new hues have been added to the Wrangler’s palette: Detonator Yellow, Deep Cherry Red, Sahara Tan, Cosmos Blue and Bright White.
All Wranglers and Wrangler Unlimiteds are four-wheel-drive and sport skid plates that protect the fuel tank, the transfer case and the automatic transmission’s oil pan.
The 3.8-litre, overhead valve V6, the only engine on the roster, returns unchanged. It’s mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
Jeep is offering two 4x4 systems. Command-Trac will satisfy most buyers, while Rock-Trac is designed for the minority of owners who are trail junkies. Rock-Trac is the system behind the Rubicon version of the Wrangler. The one you buy to go to the ends of the earth – literally. The two other variants, the Sport and Sahara, bank on a winning combo of urban driving enjoyment and average off-road capability that’s just right for the average Joe.
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