What Is It?
2007 Jeep Wrangler
What's Special About It?
The "bombastic introduction of the show" award has to go to Jeep. At first, the 2007 Wrangler came out and sat still on the stage while the suits talked it up. Then, after a hokey "Where are you going?" the Wrangler drove out of Cobo Hall, blasted through a glass window and finished up by driving around the block, up some stairs and then up a man-made mountain. All with CEO Tom LaSorda riding shotgun.
It was an impressive display of the new Wrangler's aggressive approach and departure angles, not to mention its billy goat tenacity. With this complete revamping of the Jeep icon comes even more off-road capability. Maximum ground clearance has been increased to 10.2 inches and maximum approach and departure angles of 44.3 and 40.4 mean this thing could climb a wall if there's enough traction.
Hard-core off-roaders will also be pleased to know that there are a few new features to help them tackle the trails, such as an electronically disconnecting front sway bar that provides 28 percent more suspension articulation. Rubicon models also get electrically locking front and rear differentials and a super-low (4.0-to-1) low-range gear ratio.
All Wranglers have a new engine. Gone is the course, old inline six and in its place is a 3.8 V6 with 205 hp and 240 lb-ft. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and four-speed automatic.
On-road manners are improved, too, as the new Wrangler boasts a frame twice as stiff as before and the vehicle is 5 inches longer and wider. Revised suspension geometry makes for flatter cornering while lower (softer) spring rates team with the 2-inch-longer wheelbase to give a smoother ride. Safety features also take a leap forward with the adoption of stability control, electronic roll mitigation and available side airbags.
A summertime debut is set for the Wrangler, but Jeep officials were mum about pricing.
What's Edmunds' Take?
Jeep keeps enhancing the Wrangler's already legendary off-road performance while making it civilized enough to use as a daily driver. — John DiPietro
2007 Jeep Wrangler
What's Special About It?
The "bombastic introduction of the show" award has to go to Jeep. At first, the 2007 Wrangler came out and sat still on the stage while the suits talked it up. Then, after a hokey "Where are you going?" the Wrangler drove out of Cobo Hall, blasted through a glass window and finished up by driving around the block, up some stairs and then up a man-made mountain. All with CEO Tom LaSorda riding shotgun.
It was an impressive display of the new Wrangler's aggressive approach and departure angles, not to mention its billy goat tenacity. With this complete revamping of the Jeep icon comes even more off-road capability. Maximum ground clearance has been increased to 10.2 inches and maximum approach and departure angles of 44.3 and 40.4 mean this thing could climb a wall if there's enough traction.
Hard-core off-roaders will also be pleased to know that there are a few new features to help them tackle the trails, such as an electronically disconnecting front sway bar that provides 28 percent more suspension articulation. Rubicon models also get electrically locking front and rear differentials and a super-low (4.0-to-1) low-range gear ratio.
All Wranglers have a new engine. Gone is the course, old inline six and in its place is a 3.8 V6 with 205 hp and 240 lb-ft. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and four-speed automatic.
On-road manners are improved, too, as the new Wrangler boasts a frame twice as stiff as before and the vehicle is 5 inches longer and wider. Revised suspension geometry makes for flatter cornering while lower (softer) spring rates team with the 2-inch-longer wheelbase to give a smoother ride. Safety features also take a leap forward with the adoption of stability control, electronic roll mitigation and available side airbags.
A summertime debut is set for the Wrangler, but Jeep officials were mum about pricing.
What's Edmunds' Take?
Jeep keeps enhancing the Wrangler's already legendary off-road performance while making it civilized enough to use as a daily driver. — John DiPietro
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