12/5/2023 0 Comments 2001 jeep models![]() (A friend of mine does.) Freeway pavement joints never pass unnoticed. Although the ride quality wasn’t intolerable, I certainly wouldn’t want to drive one from here to Colorado. The same no-nonsense ride and the short, 93.4-inch wheelbase responsible for off-road maneuverability also bounce passengers around in daily use. A Wrangler is a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle. They turn on a dime, have a canvas top (a metal one is optional) and make no pretense toward luxury despite the fact that options include air-conditioning, metal doors with roll-up windows, anti-lock brakes and an AM/FM/CD stereo. Wranglers are fun to drive because they are the personification of basic transportation. The anti-lock brake system is new and an optional full-length console has cupholders for rear-seat passengers. The tilt steering wheel has greater adjustability, and tether anchors have been installed for child safety seats. The cloth top is thicker and quieter, although the wind noise at highway speeds still drowns out the radio. Our test vehicle also had the Trac-Lok rear differential for even tougher challenges.įor 2001, changes continue. The Command-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive system is good for off-road use. This engine has strong mid-range torque, or pulling power, and it responds with little prodding. I drove a Wrangler Sport with the 4.0-liter engine and a five-speed manual transmission. There are three Wrangler models: the base SE with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine starts at just under $15,000 the Sport with a 4.0-liter, six-cylinder begins at $19,055 and the top-of-the-line Sahara is roughly $21,000. It got a new frame, a wider wheelbase and improved creature comforts, such as dual front airbags, power steering and a ride that is not as punishing on the pavement as the older models. When the Wrangler was redesigned in 1997 it retained all of its off-road capability yet it got safer, more civilized and more suitable for road use. That said, however, a majority of Wrangler drivers use them in everyday driving. Camp Jeep is a three-day fun fest of outdoor activities targeted at Jeep owners who want to learn more about the capabilities of their vehicles while participating in outdoor activities. There is a loyal and hardy contingent of Wrangler owners who take their vehicles off-road, and each year DaimlerChrysler puts on 40 two-day Jeep Jamborees at a number of locations around North America so drivers can learn to perfect their off-highway driving skills under supervision. A Jeep has a rugged aura that appeals to outdoor folks, the ones who dig hiking boots, wool socks, strong coffee and roads that are as rough as a cow track through the tallgrass prairie. The name itself embodies good ol’ American toughness because it is rooted in World War II. The Jeep Wrangler is like a four-wheeled mountain bike.
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