The 2009 Jeep Wrangler continues the tradition ... it's for those who truly value off-road performance. The Wrangler certainly isn't trying to be a quiet, silky-smooth, feature-laden SUV. But take it to more inhospitable driving environments and few can match it.
This vehicle is built to florish in the great outdoors. You can take off the doors, the top, and even fold down the windshield to better interact with nature. And with its short wheelbase and 10+ inch ground clearance, this vehicle can often go where no vehicle's gone before.
The 2009 Wrangler is offered in three trim levels: X, Sahara and Rubicon. It's also available in two body styles: regular two-door and four-door Unlimited. And half-doors, with plastic windows, are available as an option on X or Rubicon models.
Not known for abundant features, the entry-level Wrangler X still comes standard with hill start assist and a CD player with an auxiliary audio jack. There's an optional "B" package which adds air-conditioning, upgraded cloth seats and a full-length center console. There's also an "S" package with all of the B features, plus cruise control, tow hooks, 16 inch alloy wheels, and a compass/temperature display.
You can also pamper yourself a bit, however, with stand-alone options that include power windows and locks, remote engine start, keyless entry, a limited-slip rear differential, a three-piece hardtop (Freedom top), a sunroof-equipped soft top (Sunrider top), an Infinity audio system, a six-CD/MP3 changer and satellite radio.
The Wrangler Sahara model comes standard with many of the X's options, and also features 17 inch alloy wheels, upgraded seat fabric, a heavy-duty suspension, and body-color fenders. Options include 18 inch alloy wheels and a navigation system with digital music storage.
The Wrangler Rubicon is somewhere in between the X and the Sahara in terms of the above features. But it's enhanced for upgraded off-road capabilities with electronically disconnecting stabilizer bars and BFGoodrich off-road tires.
Powering all 2009 Wranglers is a 202 horspower (237 pound-feet of torque) 3.8 liter V6 engine coupled to either a standard six-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic available an an option.
While the Unlimited model is also available in rear-wheel drive form, all other Wranglers are equipped with four-wheel drive only.
The EPA gas mileage estimate for a 4WD Wrangler is 15 mpg city and 19 mpg on the highway with the manual transmission (15 and 20 with the automatic). Gas mileage for the RWD is also 15 mpg city and 20 highway.
A properly equipped Wrangler has a towing capacity of 2,000. The Wrangler Unlimited can tow 3,500 pounds.
Standard safety features on all Wranglers include hill start assist, antilock brakes, and stability control with a rollover sensor. Front-seat side airbags are available as an option.
While the two-door Wrangler can seat only two in the backseat, the Unlimited seats three. In addition, by folding the rear seats, the four-door has 86 cubic feet of cargo space.
Update: Weak Economy Leads To Lower Wrangler Prices:
Jeep's sales have been on the weak side historically for close to the past two years now, right along with the other car brands and evidence of a continuing slow economy.
They've recently made some progress in offsetting at least some of the market weakness through strong incentives and easier-to-get discounts. The bottom line? The current combination of a soft market along with intense dealer competition has created the perfect opportunity for nailing down some great deals.
Car dealers will "wheel and deal" bigtime right now if you know how to push their buttons.
How To Buy A New Wrangler At The Lowest Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2009 Wrangler, here's how to buy one at the best price, especially given the current slow car market.
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