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2005 Jeep Wrangler Review: Summary & Specs

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2005 Jeep Wrangler Review

New long-wheelbase model smoothes ride.

2005 Wrangler Review Summary & Specifications

Jeep Wrangler is a classic symbol of summer cruising and off-road rambling. Wrangler Rubicon is the ultimate off-road rig, as capable as some modified rock-crawlers but available right off the showroom. Purists might decry the adoption of the Trail's mantel by the stretched Unlimited, even though the long-wheelbase Jeep successfully navigated the Trail before top management signed off.

New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Chrysler's proving grounds in Michigan; with NCTD editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California.

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2005 Jeep Wrangler Specs
Vehicle CategorySport Utility Vehicles
EditorTom Lankard
Model LineupJeep Wrangler SE ($17,970); X ($20,280); Sport ($23,140); Rubicon ($27,365); Unlimited ($23,895); and Unlimited Rubicon ($28,365)
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)four-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)dual airbags; LATCH system
Safety Equipment (optional)ABS
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InToledo, Ohio
Manufacturer Phone800-925-5337
Manufacturer URLwww.jeep.com
Base Price MSRP17970


2005 Jeep Wrangler Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPJeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ($28,365)
Standard Equipmentair conditioning, Sunrider easy-folding soft top with sunroof feature, tachometer, full carpeting, AM/FM/CD stereo with seven speakers and subwoofer, 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; skid plates (fuel tank, transfer case), 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
Destination Charge610
Options as Tested (MSRP)four-speed automatic ($825)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested29800
Layoutfour-wheel drive
Horse Power190 @ 4600
Torque235 @ 3200
Fuel Economy16/20
Wheelbase103.4
Length/Width/Height167/66.7/70.9
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius36
Seating Capacity4
Front Head/Hip/Leg room40.9/51.8/41.1
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room41.1/43.5/36.7
Trunk Volume63.3
Payload
Towing Capacity3500
Front Suspensionlive axle on leading links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspensionlive axle on trailing links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground Clearance9.2
Curb Weight3721
Stock TiresLT245/75R16 Goodyear Maximum Traction/Reinforced on/off-road
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity19
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