DaimlerChrysler Canada Prices New Jeep TJ Unlimited Below $30,000

New Stretched Wheelbase Delivers More Rear Legroom and Added Cargo Space

DaimlerChrysler Canada recently announced pricing for its all-new 2004.5 Jeep TJ Unlimited. The new model, a

The new 2004.5 Jeep TJ Unlimited, a stretched version of the TJ, is set to hit Canadian showrooms with a price tag under $30,000. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

stretched version of the venerable TJ, will be released with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $29,195.

"For those who always wanted to drive the icon of off-road vehicles but wanted more space, the legendary Jeep TJ Unlimited has taken the limit out of interior space," commented Ron Smith, Vice-President of Marketing, DaimlerChrysler Canada. "The extension of the TJ was not limited to just stretching the wheelbase. The rear seat has been repositioned, the trunk has been enlarged, and the new Sunrider soft top operates like a huge sunroof. It all adds up to more versatility, capability and comfort."

Jeep makes getting in and out of the rear seat fairly easy unless you're

The Unlimited is much more than just longer, Jeep has designed it to be more versatile and comfortable than the classic TJ. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

extremely height challenged or face physical limitations. The front driver and passenger seats pop up and forward to clear a large path into the back.

Altogether 51 mm (2 inches) has been added between the two rows of seats to make rear passengers more comfortable. This is a result of 381 mm (15-inches) of additional length and an increase in wheelbase length of 254 mm (10 inches) to 2,616 mm (103 inches). The added functionality results in a 330 mm (13-inch) longer cargo area.