For more than a week Motor
Trend tested over 30 SUV's in real world conditions with roads full of sand,
gravel, just plain dirt and even paved.
The MT folks really defined what a SUV or Sports Utility Vehicle is all about. It is fitting that they chose the 2019 Jeep
Wrangler as the SUV of the year.
Motor Trend said: “Jeep
resists the temptation to dilute its climb that mountain capabilities for
crossover softness.” Indeed, the
Wrangler's diverse range furnishes a model for every need. This award-winning fun machine is proudly on
display with the friendly folks at Waxahachie Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM located
at 2405 N. Interstate 35E in Waxahachie, Texas or by calling the dealership at 469.517.0043
and so ready to show you how it won that honor.
This new Wrangler is larger,
smarter and even more comfortable. You
will discover quickly that the Jeep engineers really adhered to the number one
rule and that was “don't screw it up” and they didn't. The Wrangler is still the World's most iconic
off/on road vehicle for over 70 years.
The round headlights are still there along with the 7-slot grille and
plugs in the floor for cleaning. But, if you look closer, you will notice
larger side glass, a re-positioned spare tire for greater visibility and more
of a slant in the grille. Overall, this
new Wrangler is taller, longer and more comfortable.
Jeep stuck with a steel fully
boxed body on a framed designed chassis and made it lighter with an aluminum
hood, fender flares and doors plus the rear swing gate now is magnesium. That
weight loss makes the doors easier to take on and off. The new Sky One-Touch power top is a game
changer as not only does the cloth top retract, but the rear quarter windows
pop out for an open air experience.
Underneath it rides on a
five-link suspension for improved on road experiences. The front and rear axles have available
locking differentials and an electronically disconnecting front sway bar. Available are four under-body skid plates
that help with its rock climbing abilities.
Now since the Jeep Wrangler is also used as a daily driven vehicle it
comes with enhanced road refinement, comfort amenities and is even quieter on
pavement surfaces. The Wrangler's new 8-speed transmission has wider gear
ratios from a lower first gear to assist on off-roading torque to a higher gear
for your highway driving.
Also, for your driving
comfort, a new electro-hydraulic power steering system is there for a better
steering feel and a smaller turning radius.
Under the Wrangler's iconic hood along with the V6 is the new 2.0-liter
turbo four that punches out 268 lively ponies and 295 lb-ft of asphalt/dirt
grabbing torque. When you just must have
an “off-roader” or want to be seen as one, the Wrangler is your choice.
The bet is on that you will
leave with a smile, not only because you brought back the important “fun
factor” in your drive times, but for the great deal you received. No better
time than now.
