Jeep Wrangler – off-road warrior

The all-new Jeep Wrangler is guaranteed to cross the roughest of terrains without getting stuck, powered by a new 2.0-litre turbocharged I4 engine featuring Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ hybrid eTorque system

I4 engine: Generates low-end torque thrust of 400Nm @ 3,000RPM

Driving al fresco: Roof and doors can be removed – windshield folds away

eTorque: Electric motor and generator replace alternator. Regenerative braking also supplies 48-volt lithium-ion battery

44°
Approach angle
Maximum ramp angle that front of car can clear

Wheelbase: 3,008mm

27.8°
Break-over angle
Prevents vehicle being “high-centred” – stuck with wheels off ground

37° 
Up to 76cm wading depth

Rear ramp angle

Eight-speed automatic gearbox

Crawl ratio: Huge 84.2:1 ratio allows engine to produce high power at low vehicle speed, boosting torque at wheels to pull Wrangler over obstacles


Sources: Jeep, Neil Winton
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