MOUNTAIN GOAT

With a mid-life facelift, the Jeep Wrangler has received several noteworthy upgrades. But does it truly live up to the reputation of being unstoppable

- ISHAN RAGHAVA

If you have even a passing interest in cars, chances are that you’re familiar with the legendary Jeep and its storied origins. Born during tumult of the World War II, the Jeep was engineered to be a vehicle capable of tackling any terrain. A crucial asset, given the severely limited road network and demanding landscapes of battlefields, it immensely helped the Allied forces in their strategic campaigns. Following in the footsteps of the original Jeep, the company introduced the Wrangler to cater to an even wider audience, and it was an instant hit, especially in America. Renowned for its ruggedness, reliability, towing capacity, and off-road prowess, the Wrangler became immensely popular.

Now, the latest avatar of the Wrangler has been launched in India, and we got an opportunity to put it through its paces both on and off-road to assess its performance and experience its famed ability to conquer all kinds of terrain.

TWEAKS & UPDATES

Given that it's a mid-life facelift, the changes to the Wrangler are limited but nevertheless quite noteworthy. Design-wise, the Wrangler gets a new 7-slat grille, a signature design element, which looks quite sharp.

Another notable addition is the Gorilla glass windshield, a nod to modern tech borrowed from smartphones, and it serves a practical purpose too, for it reduces the likelihood of stone chips or scratches.