Jeep Wrangler Freshly revised model better-off road than ever, says Jeep

from 4x4 Magazine - September 2021

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Model year updates promise to make Jeep Wrangler better than ever off-road

Jeep has updated the Wrangler for the new model year, with a range of new features including improvements to the vehicle’s already worldclass off-road capabilities.

Fitted as standard on all models, the Wrangler gains Selec-Speed control – an off-road cruise control allowing the driver to set a steady speed for the vehicle to maintain over rough ground. Another feature, and a potentially very useful one, is an audible alert, programmable through the 8.4” infotainment screen, which tells you when you’ve reached your target pressure when airing down the tyres.

The high-spec Rubicon model, meanwhile, gains yet more off-road weaponry in the shape of a new Off-Road+ programme. This activates a Sand mode when the transfer box is in high range and a Rock mode when it’s in low, in each case tuning the ABS, ESC, accelerator pedal, traction control and transmission calibrations to suit these kinds of terrain.

Further improvements to the Wrangler for the 2021 model year include a revised version of the 2.0-litre petrol engine that’s standard on all models. This retains its 272bhp output but now produces 10g/km less CO2 on most models. All Wranglers also now gain adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and automatic main beam assist.

You can also now get the Wrangler in a range of new colours – Hydro Blue, Snazzberry and Sarge Green, which Jeep says homage to the vehicle’s history. The Rubicon will also be available in Nacho, which pays homage to cheese.

Prices for the revised Wrangler range start at £49,950 for the twodoor Sahara and climb to £54,450 for the four-door Rubicon. The order book is open now.

80 years and counting

Jeep was born in 1941, and to mark its birthday the Wrangler is also now available in 80th Anniversary form. This adds a variety of interior and exterior styling highlights as well as special badging and a commemorative plaque on the rear door. It comes with LED headlights and a body-coloured hard-top with a full-length electric canvas roof, and costs from £52,450.