In the end, the Wrangler scores points because it bears the Jeep name and it offers a certain exclusivity. In fact, many Wrangler wranglers think this is the only "real" Jeep.It also succeeds because it has no real competitors. Smaller sport/utilities such as the Suzuki Samurai, Geo Tracker, Suzuki Sidekick and Isuzu Amigo don?t measure up to the Wrangler?s range of capabilities. And the Land Rover Defender 90, which does measure up, costs about twice as much. The Jeep Wrangler is not particularly comfortable. Nor is the Jeep Wrangler particularly luxurious. Its handling is adequate, but the potential for mayhem in the hands of an over-enthusiastic or inexperienced driver is frighteningly clear. As a matter of fact, the Jeep Wrangler is simply awash in impracticalities. But what works here is mystique, and there is not denying that for many people, that?s a pretty important part of driving.
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