Last time we peppered you with a lot of facts and figures about our 2.0L turbocharged Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited that won the 2019 Four Wheeler SUV of the Year (SUVOTY), so this time, rather than reiterate a bunch of figures, we’ll dive straight into what it’s like to live with this vehicle on a daily basis. And despite the fact that some consumers out there may purchase a Wrangler as nothing more than a weekend toy, we understand the majority will be driving the tires off their Wranglers every day.
As for the off-road stuff, let’s be frank. We don’t think there’s a better off-road vehicle built today than the Rubicon Wrangler. It feels light and airy on the trail, sucks up bumps and washboard dips without punishing the occupants, has enough high-range juice to tackle sand and mud, and obviously has the low-range gearing and locker capability to out-rock crawl anything on the market. Factor in the ground clearance, stability, approach and departure angles, steel bumpers, and armor, and we’d be completely at ease driving our ’19 Rubicon up to and through the Rubicon Trail any weekend of the year. So, let’s get to some of the more commonly asked questions we get from potential Wrangler buyers.
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This story is from the January 2020 edition of Four Wheeler.
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