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Jeep® Announces 2003 Rubicon Pricing
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Auburn
Hills, Mich., Jul 23, 2002 - The Rubicon name isn't
just for a Class 10 off-road trail anymore – it's also what
the Jeep® brand is calling their ultimate off-road rig. With
production beginning next month, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model
features Tru-Lok® locking front and rear differentials, front
and rear Dana 44 axles and a Rock-Trac® 4:1 low range transfer
case - all starting at $24,995, which includes destination. While
its beefy off-road tires and diamond plate sill protectors hint
at the tremendous capability of the 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon,
it's the underpinnings that make it worthy of wearing the Rubicon
name.
"The
Jeep brand invented the 4x4 category more than six decades ago,
and today the Jeep brand announces an incredible price for what
will be the most capable Jeep on the planet," said Jeff
Bell, Vice President, Jeep Marketing. "In fact, we have
already received more than 3300 orders before any pricing was announced
– a testament to the strong enthusiast following the brand
has always had."
The
Jeep brand is the only original equipment manufacturer offering
this combination of traction, maneuverability and versatility. Jeep
Wrangler Rubicon's trail proven traction is a result of the front
and rear locking axles, 4:1 transfer case and 31-inch tall MT/R
tires. Compact, nimble handling and a tight turning circle help
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon maneuver through the toughest of trails. Jeep
Wrangler is the only true 4x4 convertible with removable doors,
fold down windshield and hose-out interior for the ultimate in versatility.
Jeep
Wrangler Rubicon is covered by DaimlerChrysler's industry-leading
seven year/70,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. The warranty,
which is fully transferable to subsequent owners at no extra cost,
covers components including engines, transmissions/transaxles, transfercases
and axles.
The
Rubicon model is a limited production vehicle with 8,000 units planned
for the 2003 model year.
The
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model will be sold only in the U.S., Canada
and Mexico. Sold in 100 countries around the world, Jeep Wrangler
is available in right- and left-hand drive versions. All Jeep Wranglers
are built at DaimlerChrysler's Toledo (Ohio) Stickney Avenue assembly.
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