2012 Jeep Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited A New Heart, the Same Soul
Jeep® Wrangler - the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world - becomes even more capable both on- and off-road for 2012, courtesy of an all-new, more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and a new five-speed automatic transmission - both of which it shares with the award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee. The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and five-speed automatic transmission dramatically enhance Wrangler's on-road driving performance - delivering up to 21 miles per gallon, 40 percent more power and 10 percent more torque - while also taking the vehicle's legendary off-road capabilityto a new level.
"Available in 2-door and 4-door models and boasting an untouchable combination of efficient design, open-air freedom, significant towing capability, improved real-world drivability, and unique 4x4 systems that deliver unmatched off-road prowess, Jeep Wrangler once again resets the benchmark and offers consumers the ultimate vehicle for any driving adventure," says Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.
See what's new about the 2012 Jeep Wrangler:
The most capable production off-road vehicle in the world gets better: dramatically improved on-road performance combines with even more off-road prowess
All-new premium powertrain will excite core Jeep® followers and attract new customers with improved everyday on-road performance
New 3.6-liter V-6 engine improves fuel efficiency up to 21 miles per gallon, while delivering 285 horsepower (40 percent improvement) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent improvement)
Wrangler powertrain now includes new five-speed automatic transmission shared with Jeep Grand Cherokee - for refined shifting and greater performance
All-new powertrain combined with new-for-2011 interior equal completely new Jeep Wrangler experience
Wrangler Rubicon now shares body-color hardtop with Sahara models