And of course: round headlights. Which means that a TJ looks reasonably contemporary, even now. This is also the generation when Jeep realized that some Wrangler buyers wanted more room, so in they rolled out a stretched wheelbase version called the Unlimited. It was still a two-door the name was later applied to the four-door models but gained 15 inches of length, 10 of which went to the wheelbase. Back seat passengers got some extra legroom, and cargo space doubled. This sought-after derivative is known by its devotees as the LJ.
The Rubicon model debuted in with the same basic ingredients it has now: heavier-duty axles Dana 44s front and rear , locking front and rear differentials and bigger tires. Expect to pay more for one of those, with the LJ Rubicon flexing a resale value that might cause you to look for something newer that might well be less expensive.
By , Jeep figured out that the Wrangler could go mainstream if it was less painful to live with and drive. To that end, the biggest revelation was the four-door Unlimited model, which finally made the Wrangler viable family transportation.
Jeep had shown a four-door Wrangler concept in the '90s, but it took them until to build it. Sales numbers took off— 2,, were built—and the Wrangler transitioned from a niche off-roader to the ubiquitous sight that it is today. It was resolutely adequate, making horsepower and lb-ft of torque. And the interior in those early JKs was also best described as adequate. For the JK got the new, much modernized interior but still had the sad 3. In , the pushrod 3.
Compounding the advantage, the 3. The JK was such a hit that they kept building it for a couple years even after it was replaced by the current Wrangler, the JL. As a second-hand-Jeep shopper, the main thing to be wary of with JKs is stupid pricing, which gets stupider the newer they are.
The doors got lighter and easier to remove and the tops and the soft tops are less of a struggle, with zipper-less windows. The automatic transmission gained three more gears for eight and a new 2.
The new ones tend to have incentives and financing deals. Used ones, probably not. Pay attention to the total numbers, and it might turn out the best used Wrangler is a new one. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Given how much time we've spent in our Jeep , here's a list of things I like and don't like about our Wrangler that I haven't covered in previous updates.
Looking at it: Design is often what draws a buyer into a showroom, and in that department, the Wrangler is far and away one of the best-looking vehicles on the road or off it. Even seven months in I still find myself looking back over my shoulder at our firetruck red Jeep after I park it. As a huge fan of simple and functional design, I don't think I'll ever get tired of looking at our Wrangler. Great interior: Just like the exterior team, Jeep's interior design team hit it out of the park, too.
Our Wrangler's interior effectively blends old Jeep styling cues—such as its upright dash and exposed rollbars—with modern conveniences and comforts, such as an 8. Furthermore, despite the abuse we've put our Wrangler through so far, its cabin is holding up well. The leather seats show no obvious signs of wear and tear, the switchgear all works perfectly, and the removable hard-top panels have remained leak- and draft-free, even in pouring rain and snow.
How approachably capable it is: This is a bit of a no-brainer, but it's truly shocking how capable our Wrangler is—and while many off-roaders are moving to various electronic off-road modes, the Wrangler proves you don't really need them. Simply engage four-wheel drive with a simple lever, and this Jeep will go just about anywhere. Need more traction? Four low ought to solve your trouble. And if it doesn't, idiot-proof front and rear differential locks and the Rubicon's front anti-roll bar disconnect—which improves articulation and ride quality off-road—will almost certainly do the trick.
Wildly fluctuating fuel economy: We covered this in our last update, so I'll be brief. Our Wrangler's real-world fuel economy varies wildly based on outside conditions. Due to the Wrangler's un-aerodynamic shape, highway fuel economy has varied widely, from a self-reported 14 mpg average over a tank of fuel on a windy day to about 23 mpg with a tailwind.
Although mileage obviously varies, the Jeep's fluctuating fuel economy can make route planning around fuel for long road trips and adventures a bit of a pain. We'll dive further into the Wrangler's observed fuel economy come verdict time.
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