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2004 Jeep Wrangler Review
The original, and still champion, off-road vehicle.
2004 Wrangler Review Summary & Specifications
Jeep Wrangler is a classic symbol of summer cruising and off-road rambling. The Wrangler is the icon of the Jeep brand, and there are no direct competitors. As Jeep says, there's only one.Jeep calls the 2004 Wrangler Rubicon the ultimate off-road rig. The Rubicon is the long-awaited answer to enthusiasts' prayers, as capable as some modified rock-crawlers, but available right off the showroom floor. Other versions of the Wrangler are all still legitimate sport utility vehicles; in fact, these archetype SUV's may not easily take to the highway, but they will happily take drivers as far down the trail as they want to go.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Wrangler SE ($16,270); X ($19,335); Sport ($21,320); Sahara ($24,910); Rubicon ($25,085) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter ohv inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) | 147-hp, 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 190-hp, 4.0-liter ohv 12-valve inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags; LATCH system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS ($600) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Toledo, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-925-JEEP (5337) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16270 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Wrangler Rubicon ($25,085) |
| Standard Equipment | skid plates (fuel tank, transfer case), easy-folding soft top, tachometer; full carpeting, AM/FM/CD stereo, digital clock, sport roll bar with full padding, reclining high-back front bucket seats with easy-access tip/slide passenger seat, fold-down rear seat, cloth upholstery; diamond plate sill guards, 31-inch Goodyear Maximum Traction Reinforced P245/75R16 off-road tires, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 4.0:1 low-range transfer case; Dana Model 44 axles with 4.11 ratio and driver selectable electric/pneumatic-locking front and rear differentials |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | air conditioning ($895) |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26590 |
| Horse Power | 190 @ 4600 |
| Torque | 235 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/18 |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 155.4/66.7/70.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.9/51.8/41.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/43.5/35.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 42.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | live axle on leading links, Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle on trailing links, Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 10.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3716 |
| Stock Tires | LT245/75R16 Goodyear Maximum Traction/Reinforced on/off-road |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 |
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