Inside, of course, there is air conditioning, a radio, and power windows. However, there is no talk of any luxury. When you see the almost vertical windshield with tiny wipers and the tall dashboard, you immediately realize: you are in the cabin of a real SUV, and as soon as it starts moving, it will be noisy and quite bumpy. Notably, even the exterior mirrors of the Wrangler are adjusted manually. And this fact already eloquently hints at the character of the car.
For avid jeepers, such an interior with "music", power windows, and air conditioning will probably seem luxurious. By the way, the doors can be removed in just a couple of minutes.
But as soon as you hit the road, it turns out that everything is not so bad. The transmission does not whine, the cabin is quiet enough, and the ride comfort is quite tolerable. On the highway at speeds of 100–120 km/h, you can drive without unnecessary strain. Moreover, the rear has become more spacious than in the previous model. And there is also a four-door version with a longer wheelbase.
Just as we were about to remove a couple of roof sections, it started snowing, making it clear that we would not see the sun today. Well, then we will go conquer the mud, especially since the Jeep Wrangler is simply perfect for this. Part-time four-wheel drive, low range, a torquey 3.8-liter engine (199 hp and 315 Nm), and differential locks — with such an arsenal, if the Wrangler does get stuck, no one will have enough strength to pull it out. The only thing that held back our enthusiasm off-road was the asphalt tires, which lack proper tread lugs.
Of the five Wranglers presented at the event, a couple of colleagues managed to immediately beach them on their bellies. But the rest went quite confidently even along the wet rut from a tractor. By the way, despite the solid suspension travel, the Wrangler leans very little, and you can drive it quite boldly.
Once a Belarus tractor passed here. And now — a Wrangler is crawling.
Of course, even the four-door Jeep Wrangler is unlikely to suit the role of the only car in the family — except perhaps for a fan of the brand. And it is not just about the considerable price of this toy: 31,200 euros for the two-door version with a 3.8-liter engine and four-speed automatic transmission, or 33,700 euros for the four-door car with a 2.8-liter diesel and five-speed automatic. With all its excellent off-road talents, this car is completely impractical. The equipment is modest, the cabin is a bit cramped, and there is essentially no trunk. Such a car will most likely be bought to go out into the mud once a week. And they are unlikely to regret it — after all, the Jeep Wrangler has charisma to spare.