Wrangler doubles up

Newswheel staff :: 27 October 2005 :: Filed under Four wheel drive, SUV, Jeep, Jeep Wrangler, Europe & UK, US

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Extra pair of doors for rejigged Jeep

Following the Jeep Gladiator concept shown at Detroit early this year, rumour had it the next-gen Wrangler would be considerably wider and longer than the existing model. Most significantly, it was suggested a four-door model would join the line up for the first time. Judging by these heavy-disguise, body-clad spyshots, rumour had it just right.

Engine options are likely to include a 2.4-litre four-cylinder and a 3.7-litre V-6. As for Chrysler’s brawny 5.7-litre Hemi V-8, it may be restricted to the four-door Wrangler. Whatever, this model’s burly customer base will have to wait until 2007 to discover whether the new car’s chassis still provides a WW2 driving experience.

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