The Jeep Wrangler is a series of compact and mid-size (Wrangler Unlimited and Wrangler 4-door JL) four-wheel drive off-road vehicle models, manufactured by Jeep since 1986, and is currently migrating from third to the fourth generation. Wrangler JL was unveiled at the end of 2017 and will be produced at the Toledo Jeep Complex.
This wrangler could be regarded as an indirect development of the Jeep of World War II, through CJ (Jeep Sipil) produced by Willys, Kaiser-Jeep and American Motors Corporation (AMC) from the mid-1940s to the 1980s. Both AMC and Chrysler (after buying AMC in 1987) have claimed that Wrangler is a direct descendant of the original military model.
However, just like the previous MB Willys and CJ Jeeps, all Wrangler models continue to use separate bodies and frames, rigid live axles both front and rear, tapered nose design with wide fenders, foldable windshield, and can be pushed without doors. Also, with a few exceptions, they have a four-wheel drive system part-time, with high and low gear options, and the standard is an open body with removable hard-or soft-tops. However, the Wrangler series is designed to be more comfortable on the road in an effort to attract more daily drivers, by increasing the suspension, drivetrain, and interior, compared to the CJ line. Specifically, the suspension on all Wranglers benefited from the addition of trackbars and anti-roll bars, and from TJ 1996 and beyond as well from coil-spring instead of leaf springs. Since 2004 a long wheelbase version has been available under the name Wrangler Unlimited . Initially Unlimited is a two-door model, but since 2006 has been offered as a four-door model.
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It is very similar to the Jeep CJ-7, the first Wrangler, officially announced in February 1986 at the Chicago Auto Show 1986, based on a new set of design parameters. "The product philosophy behind two vehicles" FranÃÆ'§ois Castaing (AMC VP of Product Engineering) explains, "completely different". Although the 1987 Wrangler YJ continued to use a separate body and frame, with the same wheelbase as the CJ-7, and the axle that remained well in front and behind, it was a significant new design, which borrowed the suspension, drivetrain, and interior of the Cherokee model 1984 (XJ). The new car has a wider track, slightly less ground clearance, more comfort and better handling. YJ still has a leaf spring suspension similar to CJ - but the springs are wider, and the first Wrangler uses a trackbar suspension connection and anti-roll bar to improve handling and safety, making it less easy to reverse by untrained or unwed drivers..
Wrangler debuted in 1986 as a new model after the cessation of the famous Jeep CJ series. It was revised in 1996, and completely redesigned in 2006. In addition to the model name of Wrangler, each model received a designation appropriate to its generation: YJ (1986-1995), TJ (1997- 2006), TJU (commonly known as LJs-2004-2006 Unlimited model, or YJL, in the owner's manual of Egypt.), JKU (Unlimited model 2007-2017) and JK (2007-2017), and the latest JL model, introduced for 2018 model year. The foreign military version of Wrangler has brought the designation of the J8, originally dubbed TJL when it was first produced in the Egyptian Arab American Vehicle factory.
The Jeep YJ model was produced between 1986 and 1995 at the Brampton Assembly, and later at the Toledo South Assembly factory. The main difference in the 1987-1995 model is the rectangular headlights, which are returned to the round ones in TJ and then the JK versions. In 2006, Wrangler's production was transferred to the Toledo Complex. Post-2006 Wranglers are separated from their predecessors by the angle of the grille. On all previous models, the grille was flat and even with the front fenders. The newer wranglers are built with a grid that tilts out from the top, and then continues with a straight line from the midpoint, downward. This reduces the length of the hood, while increasing the length of the fender. In the newer model, this angle has been lowered more to the bottom of the grille.
There is a Jeep Wrangler Pickup that began production in 2019.
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YJ (1986-1995)
Introduced in 1986 as a 1987 model, the first-generation Wrangler featured rectangular headlights, different from the round ones in its predecessor, CJ Jeep. Although it continues on the same wheelbase as the CJ-7, it is a significantly new design with wider tracks, slightly less ground clearance, more comfort and better handling.
TJ (1996-2006)
Introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model, the second generation Wrangler reintroduces the rounded headlamps of the classic Jeep model. From Wrangler TJ and so on, all Wranglers fitted with coil-spring instead of leaf sprung suspension. At the end of its life cycle, the long Unlimited wheelbase model was introduced.
JK (2006-2018)
The third generation wrangler was released for the 2007 model year. Along with the traditional 2-door model, the 4-door Unlimited model was released.
JL (2018 - present)
The fourth generation wrangler was unveiled at the end of 2017 as a 2018 model. JL has a number of new features including: additional powertrains over Pentastar V6, redesigned transmission, new flat-front windshield and soft top design, and a more modern interior.
Recognition
Jeep Wrangler received the 2009 Best Sales Value Award from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) in the SUV category. In 2012 and for 2013, it was also awarded the Best Resell Value Award from Kelly Blue Book in the category of compact SUV. Wrangler also holds the Model for Best Hold Recognition of Value from Kelley Blue Book for 1998, 1999, 2003, 2011, and 2012.
The 2011, 2012, and 2013 Jeep Wranglers have received Canadian Black Book's Best Retained Value Award for the compact SUV category.
In 2007, The Jeep Wrangler has set the Guinness World Record for the highest altitude achieved by four-wheeled vehicles after transporting Matthias Jeschke and his Extrem Events adventure team to Ojos del Salado in Chile, Earth's highest volcano (record beaten the same year by a Suzuki Samurai). The journey from the base camp to the world high record runs from March 7 to March 13, when Wrangler Rubicon Unlimiteds team mates checked at 6,646 meters (21,804 feet).
In 2007 and for 2013, the Four Wheeler magazine was awarded the Jeep Wrangler with the Four-Wheeler of the Year Award and in January 2010 they awarded the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with the title 4x4 Dasawarsa.
In 1997, 2007, and 2012, the magazine Petersen 4-Wheel & amp; Off-Road won the Jeep Wrangler award with a 4x4 of the Year award.
The 2008 edition of Forbes Autos lists the Jeep Wrangler four-wheel-drive convertible at number four among the top ten vehicles with the highest resale value.
In May 2009, Business Week magazine named Wrangler One of the Most Iconic Cars in the Last 20 Years.
Electric Wrangler
In September 2008, Chrysler Vice Chairman Tom LaSorda launched an expanded Wrangler 4-door electric range along with similarly designed city and state minivan and pure electric sports car. Wrangler will have a distance of 40 miles (64 km) before the gas engine starts and start supplying additional power. However, in November 2009 Fiat SpA dissolved ENVI Chrysler's electric car division and dropped this model from future product plans.
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External links
- Official Jeep Wrangler website
- Official Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Website
- The Jeep Wrangler 4WD system is described in animation
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