Jeep Wrangler

The 1941 Willis MB which is very popular in India is a direct descendant of the original Jeep® and the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler is the result of 65 years of legendary 4×4 leadership evolution. And speaking of evolution the Jeep, Wrangler was built based on the original Jeep formula with an all-new frame, engine, exterior and interior design, safety and convenience features. It was later improved to provide more comfort, refinement, power and open-air fun, more capability and interior space.

And for 2007 the Jeep designers have take this classic vehicle one step further by creating the first ever four-door Wrangler Unlimited. Sporting a one-of-a-kind, 4-door open-air design takes the Jeep experience to another dimension. The Wrangler Unlimited has enough room to accommodate five adult passengers and enough cargo space which is a first for Wrangler. The Wrangler Unlimited combines class-leading off-road capability with everyday practicality.

The two and four door 2007 Wranglers are to be offered in dozens of different top, door and windshield combinations, nine unique exterior colours and with wheels that range from 16, 17 or 18-inch for customers who may want to customize the appearance of their Wrangler.

The introduction of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sees this iconic vehicle growing to mid-size SUV proportions, providing more comfort and space, more versatility, more open-air options, more off-road capability, more on-road refinement, more convenience, more safety features, more power and above all more fuel efficient.

Starting from ground clearance to articulation to traction, Jeep engineers focused on more than 50 functional objectives during the development of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler. And all their efforts were not in vain since they were able to come up with an ultimate “out of the box” offroad vehicle with all the features that allows it to go anywhere the driver’s hearts desire.

Improvement in the legendary 4×4 capability of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited is not the only exciting thing about these Jeep models. They will also offer enhanced on-road comfort which is attributed to its new 100% stiffer frame in bending, 50% stiffer body, refined five-link coil suspension and a much improved shock tuning. Plus their new steering and suspension geometry will also provide accurate handling and ride characteristics. Their new sound-deadening techniques reduce cabin noise by more than 20%. They also have Jeep hitch step which is amazingly strong that comes with non-slip surface that provides an easy but secure grip for a lift or a hitch.

In addition, a new 3.8 litre overhead valve V6 engine that delivers 205hp and 240 lb-ft of torque is equipped on all 2007 Jeep Wrangler models as replacement for the 4.0 litre Power-Tech in-line six engine. The Jeep Wrangler will also come equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic transmission.

The new 3.8 litre V6 engine that is equipped on the Wrangler is said to provide even more horsepower and torque than its predecessor. The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler carries on the legacy of Wrangler as the icon of the Jeep brand.

It was almost seventy years ago when the first man climbed the world’s highest volcano, Ojos del Salado in Chile. And such record is going to be contested not by someone but by two Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vehicles that has set to create a new world record by climbing 6,646 meters (21,804 feet) to the volcano’s rim. The said achievement was certified by Guinness World Records™ and was said not to be easily beaten.

Aside from Jeep Wrangler there were other vehicles that tried to reach the top of the volcano unfortunately all of them failed. It is only Wrangler that has succeeded in reaching the top of the volcano. The Ojos del Salado is the second highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere (6,892 meters/22,597 feet), and now after Jeep Wrangler has succeeded in reaching its top its been dubbed as the “highest parking lot in the world”—exclusive for Jeep only until the time comes that another vehicle will be able to accomplished what the iconic brand and maker of quality Jeep roof rack has achieved, until then the volcano will solely be the parking area of Jeep.

The remarkable journey to the top of Ojos del Salado happens last March, which took the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vehicles together with a team from Extreme Events in Germany led by Mattias Jeschke five exhausting days in conquering the inhospitable volcano in the Chile.

According to George Murphy, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, “This was exactly the challenge to separate the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from all other 4×4 vehicles. A climb like this in not just off-road, but extreme conditions, is a testament to the performance of the vehicle’s powertrain, suspension and overall quality. We are very proud that Wrangler Unlimited was the first vehicle to be able to complete such a rigorous challenge, and believe that it really does set the vehicle apart from its competition.”

During the climb the team endured hurricane-strength winds, temperatures that reached minus 30 degrees Centigrade or minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit not to mention the limited air that goes with such altitudes and the difficulty of maneuvering over glaciers, fissured rock cliffs and volcanic sand. The last part of the climb was considered to be the most grueling since both Wrangler Unlimited vehicles had to cross a glacier with smooth parts that would require if traveled by foot for spiked shoes.

That’s not the end of the difficult part, the Wrangler vehicles need also to pass a glacier field with fissured ice area strewn with razor sharp snow penitents. It is by surpassing such difficult terrain that the Wrangler’s 3.8L V6 engine and Goodyear’s MT/R tires have proven their true capabilities. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the very first vehicle to cross the glaciers of Ojos del Salado.

After the team has successfully surpass its initial goal of 6,500 meters which is just beyond the glacier, the team continuous onward until they were left with no room to drive. Jeschke team leader has described the experience after reaching the plateau at the end of the summit as “Unbelievable, tremendous, phenomenal. The Wranglers are unbeatable.”

The two Wrangler Unlimited vehicles that have completed the challenge were standard equipment Rubicon models. Aside from the standard equipment both Wrangler Unlimited were fitted with Goodyear MT/R tires, electronic altitude measuring technology and winches. Both of the Wranglers Unlimited were equipped with one-of-a-kind, four-door open air design, and offer more comfort, space versatility, as well as open-air options.

The Wrangler Limited can also accommodate five adult passengers and possess the most cargo space— which is a first for the Wrangler model. The Wrangler Unlimited is a combination of style, practicality, and off-road capability. It also expands Jeep experience and core values to a broader range of customers who may want to have a Wrangler.

Outside North America the Wrangler Unlimited is offered in two engine options: the all-new 2.8 liter common rail turbo diesel engine as a new 3.8 liter V6 petrol engine. The Wrangler is available in left and right hand drive with solid axles, exposed hinges, removable doors, a fold-down windscreen and innovative removable and convertible tops. Wrangler also retained the brand’s core values of adventure, freedom, authenticity, and mastery.