New York Auto Show: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep has released a spate of photos of its new 2007 Wrangler Unlimited four-door, which we should be seeing in the metal within a few hours here in New York. The Unlimited boasts the same modular-style removable top that engenders a lot of added flexibility, functioning as a t-top of sorts, a targa, and full-blown, wind-in-the-hair convertible. Be sure to click on the jump for more views inside and out, and click on each image for suitable-for-framing imagery.
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nick 1:37AM (4/12/2006)
First, is there a possibility to add a third row seat. If so, that would totally kick ass. Second, I see no lever for the transfer case. Am I to assume that 4WD isn't standard. That would be an even greater blasphemy than the Compass.
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Juan 1:40AM (4/12/2006)
Looks too much like a Hummer on the sides. Actually, it looks kind of weird in general.
But, on trails where the longer wheelbase wouldn't be a problem, it'd be handy for carrying more people and gear. In my Wrangler, I've got to make the choice between people and gear.
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Todd Blumel 1:51AM (4/12/2006)
We saw this Jeep at the dealer intro last fall. It looks great and the pictures on the web don't show just how much room there is behind the back seat. I can hardly wait to get them on the lot.
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Matt 2:07AM (4/12/2006)
Cool mutant tweeters protruding from the dash.
Also, what's the mystery stalk on the column? Is that for the transfer case?
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Ferguson McSqueege 4:40AM (4/12/2006)
#1 claimed that no transfer case is a blasphemy (which is true)... but first had to ask if there would be a third row of seats in a Wrangler?
What?!?
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Buck 5:57AM (4/12/2006)
If only they would let us have the diesel stateside, I would buy it in a heartbeat!
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JH 6:49AM (4/12/2006)
It's gonna look weird when you take the doors off.
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Gary 8:03AM (4/12/2006)
I've gotta' agree with Buck. A diesel, with its low end torque and easier water proofing seems like a "no brainer" for this vehicle. The other day I saw a blog that said VW was shipping their diesel engine to Belevedere, IL whare it was being placed into the new Caliber (I think) then the Caliber was being shipped off to Europe and was not going to be marketed in the U.S. Does the U.S. have "dieselphobia"?
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GrowUp 8:06AM (4/12/2006)
I don't think the deer and the beavers are gonna care how it looks. If that's your concern, folks, you should be shopping for something...more...poseur-like.
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Jason 2 8:16AM (4/12/2006)
JH that is the first thing that came to my mind too.
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Jon F. 8:18AM (4/12/2006)
They are going to sell gagillions of these things.
Jeeps is going to be crowding the cute-ute market like Nissan crowds the $27-30k sedan market in the coming years.
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Tom Parris 8:34AM (4/12/2006)
It's people like #1 ("Will there be a 3rd row seat? If so this kicks a$$!") that buy SUVs because it makes them look cool! If you need seating for more than 4 or 5 get a mini-van! Any vehicle smaller than a Suburban that has 3 rows of seats... you had either be putting kids back there or people you really, really hate!
Now... this Jeep looks like some kind of 3rd world vehicle. You know, like all the Nissan, Toyota 4 door pick-ups you see on the news? They usually have a large gun mounted in the bed! This Jeep looks like it would do good for military use.
But... no obvious 4WD? Look at the pictures that shows the front underside... there's no obvious front drive axle... Maybe it's hidden by the skid plate... But real, 4X4 front drive axles are usually hard to hide.
I like it.
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Gary 8:36AM (4/12/2006)
Get rid of the colorcoated fenders, move the rollbar forward to make the back an unubstructed pickup bed, and then we are cooking with gas.
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Tom Parris 8:43AM (4/12/2006)
#12... Jeep/Chrysler and their lawyers would prefer you to use their name for those bars that protect in the event of a roll-over. They call them: 'Sport Bars'. Roll bar has such a NEGATIVE connotation!
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Michael Karesh 9:03AM (4/12/2006)
This is a no-brainer. They began showing four-door Wrangler concepts years ago, even before the Liberty went on sale. Why'd it take them so long? But better late than never.
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JH 9:03AM (4/12/2006)
check out the Jeep Dakar concept from 1997 to see what a 4 door Wrangler ought to look like. If they had just built this project, they wouldn't need the Liberty or the upcoming Patriot either.
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S 9:21AM (4/12/2006)
That's correct, there's a 2wd option. Below are thorough specs of all three trims: X, Sahara, and Rubicon. The only engine listed here is the 3.8L engine.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Specifications:
(Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style: 4-Door Sport Utility
Assembly Plant: Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class: Multi-purpose vehicle
ENGINE: 3.8-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6
Availability: Std.
Type and Description: Six-cylinder, 60 V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke: 3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
Valve System: OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction: Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power (SAE net): 205 hp (153 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (53.9 hp/L)
Torque (SAE net): 240 lb.-ft. (325 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Recommendation: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R M)/2
Oil Capacity: 6 qt. (5.7L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity: 13.36 qt. (12.64L) Std.
Emission Controls: .Three-way catalytic converter, heated
oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features
Manual Transmission Meets Tier 2 Bin 5 (federal) and
LEV II (CA) emission requirements
Automatic Transmission Meets Tier 2 Bin 5 (federal) and
ULEV II (CA) emission requirements
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator: 160A
Battery: 600 CCA, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION: NSG 370-MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: Std.-All models
Description: Synchronized in all forward gears and reverse,
multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch: Hydraulic actuation
Gear Ratios:
1st: 4.46
2nd: 2.61
3rd: 1.72
4th: 1.25
5th: 1.00
6th: 0.84
Reverse: 4.06
Axle Ratio: 3.21 Std., 4.10 Opt. (Std. on Rubicon)
Overall Top Gear: 2.69 Std., 3.44 Opt. (Std. on Rubicon)
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE-AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH VARIABLE LINE PRESSURE
Availability: Optional
Description: Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios:
1st: 2.84
2nd: 1.57
3rd: 1.0
4th: 0.69
Reverse: 2.21
Axle Ratio: 4.10
Overall Top Gear: 2.83
TRANSFER CASE: NV241 COMMAND-TRAC
Type: Part-time
Operating Modes: 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio: 2.72:1
Center Differential Type: None
TRANSFER CASE: NV241OR ROCK-TRAC
Type: Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes: 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio: 4.0:1
Center Differential Type: None
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
General Overall Length: 173.4 (4404.4)
Overall Width (without mirrors): 73.9 (1877.1)
Height: 70.9 (1800.9) Wheelbase: 116.0 (2946.4)
Track, Front: 61.9 (1572.3)
Overhang, Front: 26.7 ( 678.2)
Overhang, Rear: 30.6 ( 777.2)
Maximum Payload (includes occupants and cargo): 1000 lbs. (454 kg)
CLEARANCESP225/75R16 Tire
Approach Angle Deg.: 40.6
Breakover Angle Deg.: 17.8
Departure Angle Deg.: 37.5
Front Axle to ground: 9.0 (228.6)
Rear Axle to ground: 8.7 (221.0)
P245/75R16 Tire
Approach Angle Deg.: 42.1
Breakover Angle Deg.: 19
Departure Angle Deg.: 38.8
Front Axle to ground: 9.6 (243.8)
Rear Axle to ground: 9.3 (236.2)
P245/75R16 Tire
Approach Angle Deg.: 42.1
Breakover Angle Deg.: 19
Departure Angle Deg.: 38.8
Front Axle to ground: 9.6 (243.8)
Rear Axle to ground: 9.3 (236.2)
P255/75/R17 Tire
Approach Angle Deg.: 43.6
Breakover Angle Deg.: 20.3
Departure Angle Deg.: 40.3
Front Axle to ground: 10.2 (259.1)
Rear Axle to ground: 10.0 (254.0)
P255/70R18 Tire
Approach Angle Deg.: 44.4
Breakover Angle Deg.: 20.9
Departure Angle Deg.: 40.7
Front Axle to ground: 10.5 (266.7)
Rear Axle to ground: 10.2 (259.1)
LT255/75R17 Tire
Approach Angle Deg.: 44.4
Breakover Angle Deg.: 20.8
Departure Angle Deg.: 40.5
Front Axle to ground: 10.5 (266.7)
Rear Axle to ground: 10.1 (256.5)
CURB WEIGHT
Wrangler Unlimited X, Man. Trans: 4075 lbs. (1848 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited X Auto. Trans: 4100 lbs. (1860 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, Man. Trans: 4269 lbs. (1936 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, Auto. Trans: 4294 lbs. (1948 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Man. Trans: 4315 lbs. (1957 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Auto. Trans: 4340 lbs. (1969 kg)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R: 2/3
Front
Headroom: 41.3 (1049.0 mm)
Legroom: 41.0 (1041.4 mm)
Shoulder Room: 55.8 (1417.3 mm)
Hip Room: 55.6 (1412.2 mm)
Seat Travel: Driver - 9.055 (230.0mm), passenger - 9.055 (230.0mm)
Front Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m): 54.6 (1.55 cu. m)
Rear
Headroom: 40.4 (1026.2 mm)
Legroom: 37.2 ( 944.9 mm)
Shoulder Room: 56.8 (1442.7 mm)
Hip Room: 56.7 (1440.2 mm)
Rear Seat Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m): 49.4 (1.40 cu. m)
Cargo Liftover Height: 31.4 ( 797.6 mm)
Maximum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening: 58.7 (1491.0 mm)
Minimum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening: 41.2 (1046.5 mm)
Maximum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening: 37.1 ( 942.3 mm)
Minimum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening: 37.0 ( 939.8 mm)
Distance between wheelhouses: 44.7 (1135.4 mm)
Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m)
Rear seat folded: 86.75 (2.46 cu. m)
Rear Seat Upright: 46.43 (1.31 cu. m)
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout.: Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive & two-wheel drive
Construction: Ladder-type frame, open steel body
SUSPENSION
Front: Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std.;
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages)
gas-charged shock absorbers-std.;
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect System (ASDS) opt.
Rear: Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std.;
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages)
gas-charged shock absorbers-std.
STEERING
Type: Power, recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio: 14.7:1 overall
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 41.2 ft. (12.56 m) with 225/75R16 tires
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.5
BRAKES
Availability: Std. All
Power Assist Type: 8 x 9 dual-diaphragm vacuum
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock with on- and off-road calibrations: Std.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP): Std.
Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat
Front Size and Type: 11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total front): 220.6 inches/caliper
Rear Size and Type: 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor
with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total rear): 207.7 inches/caliper
WHEELS
Availability: X Standard
Type and Material: Painted Steel
Size: 16 x 7.0
Availability: X Optional
Type and Material: Painted Cast Aluminum
Size: 16 x 7.0
Availability: Sahara Standard
Type and Material: Painted Cast Aluminum
Size: 17 x 7.5
Availability: Rubicon Standard
Type and Material: Machined Cast Aluminum
Size: 17 x 7.5
Availability: Sahara Optional
Type and Material: Painted Cast Aluminum
Size: 18 x 7.5
TIRES
Availability: X Std.
Size and Type: P225/75R16, On/Off-road, Black Side Wall
Mfr. and Model: Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per Mile (km): 712 (1146)
Availability: X Optional
Size and Type: P245/75R16, On/Off-road, Black Side Wall
Mfr. and Mode: Goodyear Wrangler SRA
Revs per Mile (km): 687 (1106)
Availability: Sahara Standard
Size and type: P255/75R17, On/Off-road, Outlined White Lettered
Mfr. and Model: Goodyear Wrangler SRA
Revs per Mile (km): 661 (1064)
Availability: Sahara Optional
Size and Type: P255/70R18, On/Off-road, Outlined White Lettered
Mfr. and Model: Bridgestone Dueler 693
Revs per Mile (km): 653 (1051)
Availability: Rubicon Standard
Size and Type: LT255/75R17, Off-Road, Black Side Wall
Mfr. and Model: B.F. Goodrich Mud Terrain
Revs per Mile (km): 650 (1046)
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Chris 9:24AM (4/12/2006)
Please Jeep! Put the CRD diesel in this and I'll give you a deposit today. With today's fuel prices I'm actually able to buy B100 biodiesel for my '86 Mighty Max for the same price as dino oil. I'd love to be able to drive a 4 door Rubicon Wrangler and get over 20 mpg and support an American made fuel all at the same time.
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Gary 9:55AM (4/12/2006)
They are putting the diesel in this current model, but for export only. Doesn't that suck.
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S 10:01AM (4/12/2006)
From the writeup at autoshowny.com:
"The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also retains Wranglers coveted removable full-framed or half doors, exposed hinges, fold-down windshield and innovative removable and convertible tops.
"The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also features a standard Sunrider soft top, which includes a sun roof feature as well as the full top-down option. This soft top provides a second open-air option by folding the soft top back completely over the first- and second-row occupants, creating a 55x60-inch sun roof opening."
I don't see anything about 2wd, so maybe the layout section in the specs is lying....?
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_newyork/jeep/unlimited/info.doc
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