(From Press Release)
Jeep® introduces
the all-new 2007 Wrangler, the most capable off-road vehicle in the
world – and more. A direct descendent of the original Jeep —
the 1941 Willys MB — the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler evolves
from more than 65 years of legendary 4x4 leadership. Building
on the successful, original Jeep formula with an all-new frame,
exterior and interior design, engine, and safety and convenience
features, Jeep Wrangler delivers more capability, interior space and
comfort, refinement, power and open-air fun.
“The all-new 2007
Jeep Wrangler blazes a trail no other vehicle can follow,” said
Jeff Bell, Vice President – Jeep, Chrysler Group. “Just as it
did when it first debuted in 1941, Jeep Wrangler sets a new
benchmark in off-road capability
Specifications |
Engine |
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3.8
Litre V6 |
HP |
205 BHP
@ 5200 RPM |
Displacement |
235.0 CI /
3852 CC |
Torque |
240
lb ft @ 4000 rpm |
Weight |
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Acceleration 0-60 mph |
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Top speed |
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Driveline |
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Price (approx) |
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More On-road
Refinement
While improving its legendary 4x4 Jeep capability, the all-new 2007
Jeep Wrangler offers enhanced on-road comfort due to an all-new 100
percent stiffer frame in bending, 50 percent stiffer body, refined
five-link coil suspension, improved shock tuning, 2-inch longer
wheelbase and 3.5-inch wider track. In addition, new steering
and suspension geometry provides precise ride and handling
characteristics, and new sound-deadening techniques reduce cabin
noise by more than 20 percent.
“The all-new 2007
Jeep Wrangler reaches new levels of on-road ride, handling and
refinement – an achievement realized while also boosting its
off-road capability,” said Donoughe. “The new suspension
enables the Wrangler to corner flatter with less lateral motion,
provide better on-center steering feel, and even more effectively
absorb on-road bumps and cracks.”
Ride balance in the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler is more refined, achieving less body lean
when cornering and braking. In addition, lower suspension spring
rates provide a softer, more comfortable on-road ride.
Standard on the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler is an Electronic
Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining
vehicle directional stability in severe driving maneuvers on any
type of surface. ESP features three modes — “full on,”
“full off” and “partial on.”
Standard on the 2007
Jeep Wrangler X model, low-pressure twin-tube shock absorbers are
tuned to provide improved balance between jounce and rebound
motions, achieving an extremely responsive suspension. Jeep
Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models feature standard high-pressure
monotube shocks, utilizing Low Speed Tunable (LST) valve technology.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler’s new recirculating-ball steering configuration features
a robust cross-car steering linkage system, providing the stiffest
possible steering linkage in a solid-axle vehicle, for a precise
“rack-and-pinion” feel.
More Interior
Space and Comfort
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler’s all-new interior is designed to offer new
features and functionality, increase passenger comfort and improve
ergonomics. The spacious, durable interior features a new
instrument panel and center stack, and new high-back front bucket
seats.
Interior volume
provides significantly more passenger space, versatility and cargo
storage. Featuring a front-seat area with 54.6 cu. ft. of space —
an increase of 4.8 cu. ft. — the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
provides 5.1 inches more shoulder room and 4.6 inches more hip room.
New front seats are
sculpted and conform to the body, and a driver’s seat height
adjuster is available for optimized seat position and comfort. Jeep
Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models feature cloth seats with YES
Essentials® fabric — an easy-care, soil-repellant and
anti-microbial textile that protects seats from stains, odors and
discoloration.
Rear seats
comfortably accommodate two adults with 3.9 inches more shoulder
room, 1.6 inches more hip room, 1 inch more leg room and a 2-inch
greater couple than the 2007 Jeep Wrangler’s predecessor. A
fold-and-tumble feature allows rear seats to be conveniently stowed
for additional storage capacity.
Two more inches of
space behind the rear seat nearly doubles the cargo capacity of the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The extra space provides room for a
new lockable underfloor storage area, which secures small items out
of sight in the rear cargo area.
More Options
for Open-air Fun
An all-new, three-piece modular hard top system features
three panels – left- and right-front passenger panels and a rear
panel — providing more options for open-air driving in the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Removing the left- and right-front
passenger panels is simple and may be accomplished quickly by one
person.
Also available in the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler is the innovative Sunrider™ soft top,
which includes a “sun roof” feature in addition to the full
top-down option. This soft top provides a second open-air
option by folding the soft top back completely over the driver and
front passenger to create a 52x30-inch sun roof opening — larger
than any typical glass sun roof.
New, More
Powerful Engine
A new 3.8-liter overhead valve V-6 engine is featured on all 2007
Jeep Wrangler models, replacing the 4.0-liter Power-Tech in-line six
engine. With 205 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque, Jeep
Wrangler comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission or an
available four-speed automatic transmission.
The 3.8-liter V-6
engine produces more horsepower and torque than its predecessor. Compared
to the 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, the 3.8-liter is
lighter and shorter, and maintains higher torque at speeds above
3400 rpm, allowing for an expanded operating range.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler’s horsepower and torque, combined with an enhanced
suspension, results in a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. For the
first time in a Jeep Wrangler, an optional towing package includes a
rear Dana 44 axle with a 4.10 axle ratio and trailer hitch.
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