Inside, the Jeep Wrangler's space is spartan but highly functional. New seat designs and fabrics make it more comfortable. A dark gray or khaki interior, four-spoke steering wheel and padded sport bar give the Wrangler its unmistakably utilitarian look, while a simple dash with 12-volt power outlet adds functionality. All models come with a weatherproofed interior that features removable drain plugs for hosing out the interior.The Wrangler remains miles away from luxurious, but improvements for 2003 make the interior more comfortable. Softer trim pieces inside offer improved head protection. A new electrochromic rearview mirror with map lights and compass display should help keep you on the intended route. New corner pods located just behind the B-pillar on both sides of the Wrangler house interior lamps, providing theater lighting. Optional roof speakers are available. A new center stack with new radios improve functionality. The rear view mirror is now electrochromic; it automatically dims when headlights shine on it, which is an important feature when the top is off. A redesigned front seat offers 20 additional millimeters of rearward travel, allowing taller drivers to sit a more comfortable distance from the steering wheel. A new, more easily removable fold-and-tumble rear seat is equipped with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and upper Tethers for CHildren) system for mounting child safety seats directly to the structure of the seat. Also, the seatbacks are higher, which improve safety for taller people. Research firm J.D. Power and Associates gave the 2001 Wrangler high scores for the quality of its interior features (such as the seats, windshield wipers, door locks, heater, air conditioner, and stereo system), and that should be improved further for 2003.
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