Jeep Wrangler is an SUV model produced by the American company Jeep, which is part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group. The Jeep Wrangler is the direct successor to the famous Jeep Willys used in World War II, and retains its rugged design and off-road capability.
The Jeep Wrangler was launched in 1986 and has seen five generations to date: YJ (1986-1995), TJ (1997-2006), JK (2007-2018), JL (2018-2021) and 4xe (2021-Present). Each generation brought improvements in terms of engine, safety, comfort and technology, but also special equipment variants and limited editions.
What is the difference between Rubicon, Willys, Sport?
The equipment available for the Jeep Wrangler varies by generation and market. There are generally three main trim levels: Sport, Sahara and Rubicon, each with different features.
Sport is the base level, which offers the essentials for an SUV capable of handling any terrain. These include: all-wheel drive, manual or automatic transmission, solid suspension, steel or alloy wheels, plastic or metal bumpers, fabric or synthetic leather seats, manual air conditioning, 8-speaker audio system, electric windows and heated mirrors.
The Sahara is the intermediate level, which adds elements of style and comfort to the Sport level. These include: larger alloy wheels, bumpers painted in body color, soundproof hood, removable hard top or soft top, heated and electrically adjustable seats, automatic climate control, premium sound system with 9 speakers and subwoofer , navigation system with 7 or 8.4 inch touch screen, parking assistance and reversing video camera.
The Rubicon is the top level that optimizes the Jeep Wrangler’s off-road performance. These include: special alloy wheels with off-road tires, raised and electronically adjustable suspension, front and rear locking differentials, electronically removable anti-roll bar, metal sump and tank guards, electric winch integrated into the front bumper, sports seats Recaro with natural leather or Alcantara upholstery, Alpine premium audio system with 12 speakers and amplifier.
Jeep Wrangler Limited Editions are special variants that build on one of the existing trims and add distinctive design or functionality elements. Some of the more famous limited editions are:
- Islander: Based on the Sport trim, it has a theme inspired by tropical beaches, with vivid colors, specific decals and floral print upholstery.
- Willys: Based on the Sport S trim (a slightly upgraded variant of the Sport), it is themed after the original Jeep Willys, with black wheels with off-road tires, black bumpers with electric winch, and Willys name decals.
- Freedom: Based on the Sport S trim, it has a patriotic theme with an American flag on the hood and fenders, silver wheels with off-road tires, and star-embroidered seats.
- 80th Anniversary: Based on the Sahara trim, it has an anniversary theme with black wheels with off-road tires, black hardtop, genuine leather seats with 80 embroidery and premium Alpine sound system.
- High Altitude: Based on the Sahara, it has an urban and luxurious theme with 20-inch black wheels, body-colored bumpers, body-colored hardtop, genuine leather seats with contrast stitching and a navigation system with 8.4 inch touch screen.
- Moab: This edition is named after the famous Moab terrain in Utah and offers premium features and excellent off-road capability. It includes a dual exhaust system, premium alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers and leather upholstery.
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