Practical Off-Roading: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV
Billed as the most capable off-road vehicle in the world, the Wrangler Unlimited builds on the successful original Jeep formula which keeps this SUV one of the purest of the breed. The four-door Wrangler Unlimited is not afraid to “bring it” when it comes to – power, refinement, capability, interior space and comfort. Available in four models: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon, the Wrangler Unlimited features iconic styling cues with clean, crisp lines. Jeep purists will find the same classic round headlamps, signature seven-slot grille, wide wheel flares, washable interior, solid axles, removable doors, exposed hinges and a fold-down windshield that have always defined the Wrangler line. Innovative features like removable and convertible tops add to the Jeep experience.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers many options for top configurations from soft to body-color three-piece hard tops. Another highlight is the addition of a premium soft top. Available on all models, the premium soft top uses an easy to clean, upscale material. Consisting of three layers, the soft top also helps reduce interior noise and is easy to fasten.
Upgrades and enhancements for 2017 include the addition of LED headlights and fog lamps as standard equipment on Sahara and Rubicon trim levels.
Power for the Wrangler Unlimited is generated by a robust 3.6L V6 engine, with torque transferred to the ground through the standard NSG 370 six-speed manual gearbox. A W5A580 five-speed automatic with overdrive is an available option. All Wrangler Unlimited models feature one of two part-time four-wheel drive systems: NV241 Command-Trac or the heavy-duty NV241OR Rock Trac.
The Wrangler Unlimited SUV rides on a robust ladder frame which consist of front/rear live axles, leading/trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers (16-inch wheels), monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers (17- and 18-inch wheel packages). An Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect System is an available option.
The Wrangler Unlimited the perfect vehicle for fun daily driving, weekend trail-running or extreme off-road wheeling.
Inside the passenger cabin, occupants are greeted by contoured front and rear seats with large bolsters. As a result, long drives are comfortable while offering more support for sporting off-road activities. The release handle for the rear seat fold-down function allows the seats to be folded with one hand for greater convenience.
Interior courtesy lighting is located under the instrument panel as well as the cup holder areas for front and rear passengers. An auto-dimming electro chromatic mirror is standard on all models and will feature LED map lights for front passengers.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 116.0; overall length: 184.9; width: 73.7; height: 72.6
All vehicle measurements are in inches
Engine: 3.6L V6 – 285 hp at 6,400 rpm and 260 lbs-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm
Transmission: six-speed manual, five-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 17 city/21 hwy. (manual); 17 city/20 hwy. (automatic)
Cargo capacity: 70.6 cubic feet
Payload capacity: 1,000 lbs.
Towing capacity: 3,500 lbs.
Safety features
Dual front airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, hydraulic assist braking, traction control, electronic stability control, brake-lock differentials, electronic roll mitigation, hill descent control, hill start assist, trailer sway control, engine immobilizer, front/rear tow hooks, tire pressure monitoring system, and fog lamps. Sahara adds remote keyless entry, LED fog lamps and automatic LED headlamps. Rubicon adds Tru-Lok front/rear electronic remote locking axles and front electronic sway-bar disconnect system.
Optional safety features include front seat side-impact airbags, Trak-Lok rear limited slip axle, remote engine start, Bluetooth hands free phone system, and navigation system.
Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile
Powertrain: 5-year/100,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/100,000 mile
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited starts from $27,895 for the Sport upto $37,445 for the Rubicon. Destination charges add $995.
