New
York, Apr 12, 2006 - Featuring a one-of-a-kind,
four-door open-air design, the all-new 2007 Jeep® Wrangler
Unlimited expands the Jeep experience to new dimensions.
With room for five adult passengers — a Wrangler first — and
the most cargo space ever offered in a Wrangler, the
Unlimited combines class-leading off-road capability with
everyday practicality.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited grows to mid-size SUV proportions,
offering even more comfort and space, even more versatility,
even more open-air options, even more off-road capability,
even more on-road refinement, even more convenience and
safety features, and even more power and fuel efficiency.
"Combining four-door
convenience with Wrangler's unique open-air design and
unmatched off-road capability, the all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door convertible on the
market," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global
Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Wrangler Unlimited expands
the Jeep experience and core values — freedom, adventure,
mastery and authenticity — to a broader range of customers
who always wanted a Wrangler, but also more space and
versatility."
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited features a 116-inch wheelbase, achieved
by adding 20.6 inches to the standard all-new 2007
Wrangler's 95.4-inch wheelbase. The additional length allows
for a larger rear seat that features three seating
positions, as well as more hip, leg and shoulder room. In
addition, Wrangler Unlimited offers nearly triple the rear
cargo space.
Offered in two-wheel drive
and four-wheel drive, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited utilizes the
same five-link solid-axle suspension configuration as the
standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited also retains Wrangler's coveted removable
full-framed or half doors, exposed hinges, fold-down
windshield and innovative removable and convertible tops.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited will be offered in three models: Wrangler
Unlimited X, Sahara and Rubicon, and will feature hundreds
of different top, door and windshield combinations. In
addition, nine exterior colors and available 16-, 17-, or
18-inch wheels will be offered.
Even More Space,
Comfort and Versatility
While maintaining its legendary off-road capability, the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a spacious
interior that takes comfort and convenience to new lengths.
Its 102.9 cu. ft. of total interior space provides room for
five adult passengers and delivers more cargo storage and
seating configurations than ever before.
"No other vehicle in the
world can replicate the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited's unique combination of best-in-class off-road
capability, open-air fun and everyday convenience and
versatility," said Mike Donoughe, Vice President –
Body-on-frame Product Team. "Whether it's used as a daily
driver or for extreme rock crawling, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
has the ability to turn mountains into mole hills, while
comfortably carrying passengers and gear."
Providing easy entry and
exit, all four doors on the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited are front-hinged, with inside and outside handles,
and windows that travel all the way down. Rear doors feature
exposed forged hinges, open a full 90 degrees, and provide a
26.5-inch wide opening.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited offers rear-seat passengers a 33-inch
front-to-rear couple distance and 37.2 inches of legroom.
Rear seats split 60/40, and easily fold flat, creating 83
cu. ft. of total storage volume.
With rear seats in the
upright position, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features 46.4 cu.
ft. of cargo space behind the rear seat, providing more
cargo space than the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2006 Hummer H3
and 2006 Nissan Xterra. A new lockable underfloor storage
area secures personal items out of sight.
Identical to the standard
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features
an all-new instrument panel, center stack and high-back
front bucket seats. The front-seat area provides 54.6 cu.
ft. of space, providing 5.1 inches more shoulder room and
4.6 inches more hip room compared to 2006 Jeep Wrangler
models.
Even More
Open-air Fun for Even More Passengers
An all-new, three-piece modular hardtop — Jeep's Freedom Top
TM
— features three removable panels for a
variety of open-air driving configurations. The left- and
right-front passenger panels may be stored inside the
vehicle, while the rear section can remain in place or be
removed separately.
"Whether removing one of the
Freedom Top panels or flipping back the Sunrider soft top,
the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited provides owners the
flexibility to conveniently experience open-air driving in
less than 30 seconds," said Donoughe.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited also features a standard Sunrider
TM
soft top, which includes a "sun roof"
feature as well as the full top-down option. This soft top
provides a second open-air option by folding the soft top
back completely over the first- and second-row occupants,
creating a 55x60-inch sun roof opening — an opening 30
inches longer than the standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sunrider
top.
Even More Legendary
Off-road Capability
Even with the additional 20.6-inch wheelbase length, the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited achieves off-road
leadership among all SUVs in its class. Superior ground
clearance combined with short front and rear overhangs
enable Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to navigate the most rigorous
off-road trails.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited features a best-in-class approach angle
of 44.4 degrees, breakover angle of 20.8 degrees, and
best-in-class 40.5 degree departure angle — all more than
worthy of negotiating extreme obstacles. Additionally, Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited offers an available
electronic-disconnecting front stabilizer bar — Active Sway
Bar System (ASBS) — delivering a 28-percent increase in
wheel travel.
"A long list of proven 4x4
hardware — essential components among off-road
enthusiasts — underscores the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited's off-road capabilities," said Donoughe. "From
beefy axles and heavy-duty transfer cases with low gear
ratios to locking differentials, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has
more mettle than any other vehicle, and more than enough to
conquer a variety of off-road challenges, right out of the
box."
The highly capable
underpinnings of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X and Sahara models
include an enhanced Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear
axle — each featuring larger pinion shafts, pinion bearings
and axle joints for increased durability compared to its
predecessor. Engineered to take on the most demanding
trails, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
model features enhanced heavy-duty Dana 44 front and rear
axles, which also feature larger pinion shafts, pinion
bearings and axle joints.
Providing armor for the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's underbody components
are three skid plates — protecting the fuel tank, transfer
case and automatic transmission oil pan. Two-wheel-drive
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models feature one skid plate to
protect the fuel tank.
Four-wheel-drive Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited X and Sahara models feature the
second-generation Command-Trac® NV241, part-time, two-speed
transfer case, featuring a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. An
optional Trac-Lok® limited-slip rear differential provides
extra torque and grip during low-traction situations.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model features an Off-Road Rock-Trac
TM
NV241 two-speed transfer case with a 4.0:1
low-range gear ratio, as well as electric front- and
rear-axle lockers, Active Sway Bar System and 32-inch B.F.
Goodrich Off-road tires.
Even More On-road
Refinement
The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features an even
more refined on-road experience courtesy of its 116-inch
wheelbase, all-new 100-percent stiffer frame, 50-percent
stiffer body and refined five-link coil suspension. In
addition, new steering and suspension geometry provides
precise ride and handling characteristics, while new
sound-deadening techniques reduce cabin noise by more than
20 percent.
Ride balance in the all-new
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited achieves minimal body lean when
cornering and braking due to the five-link coil suspension's
new upper and lower control arms and full-width forged-steel
track bars. Also, lower suspension spring rates provide a
softer, more comfortable on-road ride.
Standard on the 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited X model, low-pressure twin-tube shock
absorbers are tuned to match softer coil rates, achieving
optimum balance between advanced on-road handling and rugged
off-road capability. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara and
Rubicon models feature standard high-pressure monotube
shocks, utilizing Low Speed Tunable (LST) valve technology.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited'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. A decreased scrub radius significantly
reduces steering wheel inputs, such as bump steer from
uneven road surfaces.
Standard on the all-new 2007
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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."
Even More Powerful
and Fuel-efficient Engine
New on all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models is a
3.8-liter overhead valve V-6 engine, with 205 horsepower and
240 lb.-ft. of torque — producing more horsepower and torque
than its predecessor with improved fuel economy. A standard
six-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed
automatic transmission is offered.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
features a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. and an optional
towing package that includes a 4.10 axle ratio, class III
trailer hitch and two front tow hooks.
For key diesel markets
outside North America, a diesel engine will also be
available — for the first time in a Jeep Wrangler — with a
five-speed manual transmission.
Even More Authentic
Jeep Design
The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited takes on a radical
four-door open-air design with Jeep-signature design
cues — classic round headlamps, seven-slot grille,
trapezoidal wheel flares and exposed forged hinges merged
with Wrangler Unlimited's longer wheelbase, front-hinged
rear doors, exposed B-pillar and larger sport bar — creating
a stance that commands attention like no other Wrangler in
its 65-year history.
"The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited extends Jeep design cues into a
four-door, open-air form that is unmistakably Jeep Wrangler
and unmistakably new," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice
President – Design. "The Wrangler Unlimited's appearance is
simple and pure, yet signals a new design approach to this
familiar icon. Every angle reflects its boldly expanded
posture and adventurous spirit, constructed in a
head-turning silhouette that is authentic Jeep."
Several Jeep concept
vehicles — the 1997 Jeep Dakar, 2004 Jeep Rescue and 2005
Jeep Gladiator — that explored the combination of added
space and utility with Wrangler's rugged off-road character,
inspired the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's design.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited's 20.6-inch longer wheelbase with
full-framed or half rear doors is encompassed by taut lines,
sharp angles and planar surfaces, appearing not so much
styled as constructed. The result is a design that is
simple, strong and purpose-built, giving Wrangler Unlimited
a military quality — upright and rugged, and imposing
without being intimidating.
The interior design of the
all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited draws from the
exterior, with a straightforward, purposeful, yet
contemporary theme that delivers a new level of comfort,
spaciousness and convenience. Featuring a Slate Gray or
Khaki interior, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
utilizes new grain patterns delivering a technical
appearance with geometric themes, complementing its rugged
exterior.
The instrument panel features
an all-new analog instrument cluster, four round airflow
registers, six speakers and a 32-percent-larger locking
glove box. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's tweeter speakers are
located on top of the instrument panel and face each
opposing occupant for optimal left- and right-channel
clarity.
The all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited's center stack provides easy-to-reach
controls for audio system, HVAC, power window and Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) switches. An available 368-watt
Alpine stereo with optional navigation system is located at
the top of the center stack for better visibility. Radios
feature an auxiliary jack for portable MP3 compatibility.
Offering easy-to-use,
comprehensive driving directions, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's
available navigation system provides real-time guidance on
local, city and highway roads throughout the United States
and Canada. In addition, a trail feature leaves behind a
virtual breadcrumb trail that shows where the vehicle has
driven off-road, enabling the driver to retrace the route
and return to the trailhead.
Even More Safety and
Security Features
Like all Jeep vehicles, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited is designed to improve handling and accident
avoidance, and provide protection. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
includes the highest level of safety features ever offered
in the vehicle's history in order to provide customers the
ability to safely "go anywhere, do anything."
Following are available
safety and security features in the all-new 2007 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited:
- Advanced Multi-stage Air
Bag System: This system inflates with a force
appropriate to the severity of an impact. It includes
the occupant classification system (OCS)
- Anti-lock-braking
System: Electronic sensors help detect impending wheel
lockup. The standard ABS system offers improved steering
control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
- Brake Assist: The
vehicle senses a panic brake condition and applies
maximum braking power, providing the shortest possible
stopping distance
- Child Seat Anchor
System: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
make it easier to install compatible aftermarket child
seats in the rear seat
- Electronic Roll
Mitigation: A system that observes and monitors the
vehicle speed and steering rate to estimate the
potential for a rollover situation. If necessary, the
engine torque is reduced and a short burst of full
braking is applied to the appropriate wheel to
immediately limit lateral force, providing improved roll
stability
- Electronic Stability
Program (ESP): ESP aids the driver in maintaining
vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and
understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior on
various road surfaces. This standard feature has three
settings, allowing the driver more control over the
vehicle during spirited driving
- Energy-absorbing
Steering Column: Manual-adjust collapsing steering
column includes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move
relative to each other, which allows the column to move
forward and provide more energy absorption during an
impact
- Occupant Classification
System (OCS): Measures conditions for activation or
deactivation of the passenger-side front air bag based
upon the weight of the occupant
- Pretensioners: During an
impact, the impact sensors initiate front seat belt
pretensioners to immediately remove slack from seat
belts, which reduces the forward movement of the
occupant's head and torso
- Seat-mounted Side Air
Bags: Available seat-mounted side air bags extend
protection to driver and front passenger
- Side-impact Door Beams:
Door beams are made of high-strength steel mounted in
the vehicle's doors to help prevent passenger
compartment intrusion
Even More Vehicle
Offerings in Jeep Showroom
The Jeep brand offers customers "even more" with its
expansion of rugged, versatile, innovative four-wheel-drive
vehicles, further solidifying its standing as the global
leader in the sport-utility market.
Hot on the trails of the
newly introduced 2007 Jeep Compass, 2007 Jeep Wrangler and
2007 Jeep Patriot, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
again underscores the brand's commitment to its core
attributes of freedom, adventure, mastery, authenticity and
capability with its first-ever four-door convertible.
The Jeep Wrangler customer is
truly unique in that many have wanted a Wrangler for years.
"I've always wanted one" is a commonly expressed sentiment.
The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited effectively grows
Jeep Wrangler's appeal by offering authentic off-road
capability to those who desire more space and versatility.
Jeep's global lineup now
includes Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty
(Cherokee outside North America), Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot
and the legendary Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
The Jeep brand continues to
gain momentum, with 2005 sales up 12 percent over 2004. More
than 400,000 Jeep SUVs were sold in the U.S. last year.
Jeep Trail
Rated®
The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited verifies that the vehicle has been designed to
perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions
identified by five key off-road performance categories:
traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation
and water fording.
Jeep Trail Rated is an
industry-leading methodology that objectively measures and
consistently predicts off-road performance for all Jeep
vehicles. Through a combination of natural and controlled
field tests, as well as computer-simulated environments,
Jeep Trail Rated provides a repeatable and consistent
measurement of off-road performance for Jeep vehicles. Only
Jeep vehicles are Trail Rated.
Worldwide
Availability
The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will be sold in
more than 100 countries throughout the world, in both left-
and right-hand-drive models. Wrangler Unlimited will be
available with a new 3.8-liter V-6 engine and a diesel
engine will also be available for key diesel markets outside
of North America. Built at Chrysler Group's Toledo Assembly
Plant in Toledo, Ohio, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will
arrive in U.S. Jeep dealerships in the fall of 2006, and
will follow to international markets starting in the first
half of 2007. |