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| 2007 Jeep Wrangler Review | |||
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Three years ago, Jeep addressed its desire to broaden its icon's appeal by introducing a separate version called Wrangler Unlimited. This year, the size difference over the standard model shot up to 20.6 inches in both length (163.8 vs. 184.4) and wheelbase (95.4 vs. 116), and the Unlimited just became the first Wrangler ever with four doors. It also has a fifth seat, a tad more legroom, 6.9 extra gallons of gas, and big benefits in cargo space: from 17.2 to 46.4, and from 56.5 to 82 with the back seat down. Also, the front half of its "Sunrider" top can fold back like a giant sunroof.Both Wranglers come in three trim lines, starting with the vinyl-upholstered Wrangler X at $18,895. Power steering, 6-speaker CD stereo, antilock brakes, and stability control are all it's got, but the Unlimited ($20,640 2WD, $22,640 4WD) improves living standards with air conditioning, cloth upholstery, and height-adjustable driver's seat. The X has two big packages labeled "C" and "S" that complicate everything. So just take the next full step. The $23,660 Wrangler Sahara should prove more agreeable with A/C, "YES Essentials" cloth seats, height-adjustable driver's seat, leather steering wheel, center console, 7-speaker Infinity stereo, cruise control, compass, thermometer, trip computer, floor mats, fog lights, side steps, tinted windows, tow hooks, and P255/75R17 tires on alloy wheels. The Unlimited ($24,965 2WD / $26,965 4WD) adds the final touches of power windows and locks and keyless entry - both Wrangler firsts. Finally, the Rubicon removes the side steps, power windows / locks, and keyless entry, but is more about the hardware. It standardizes the disconnecting front stabilizer bar and heavy-duty solid rear axle optional on other models, and then adds an exclusive heavy-duty front axle, thus making the Rubicon the only Wrangler with dual locking differentials. Other items of its own are heavy-duty "Rock Rails" (though all models have skid plates) and the Rock-Trac transfer case with its numerically higher low-range gear. $26,880 for standard, $29,125 for Unlimited. Add $825 for an automatic on any model. Other big options include the locking rear differential ($295 on X and Sahara), side air bags ($490), a Power Convenience Group containing power windows / locks, keyless entry, and alarm ($585 on standard / $800 on Unlimited), the "Freedom Top" hardtop ($695 standard / $945 Unlimited), both tops ($1,585), half-framed doors that are easier to remove (free), and a navigation system ($1,590 on Unlimited Sahara and Rubicon). Any Wrangler with 17-or-larger-inch wheels gets monotube shock absorbers instead of twin-tubes. Chrysler's MyGIG entertainment system (which includes Sirius radio, Sirius Real-Time traffic updates, navigation, 20 GB hard drive, and USB port) is due any day now. Just to pick one from that gamut, a Wrangler Sahara with an automatic and side air bags totals $24,975. That's right around where mechanically similar SUVs like the Nissan Xterra, Kia Sorento, and Jeep's own Liberty end up, but don't dig too deep here: those all have bigger bodies, fixed roofs, somewhat different driving characters, and despite their truck origins, are squarely aimed at the general public. This Jeep needs judging on its own merits. |
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