MODEL AVAILABILITY
Revised short-wheelbase lineup: SE, X, Sport and Rubicon
FUNCTIONAL
New six-speed manual transmission replaces five-speed manual
3.73 axle ratio packaged with automatic transmission
Dana 44 rear axle packaged with 30-inch tires
CHASSIS
Full-size spare tire made standard on all models
Full-face steel wheel made standard on SE, X and Sport
BODY
Medium Gray replaces Black as color for top and fender flares
New Neutral Density fender flares for Rubicon
Deep tint glass standard on Sport and Rubicon (paired with hard top)
Paint: Impact Orange replaces Solar Yellow
Paint: Deep Beryl Green Pearl Coat replaces Shale Green
INTERIOR
Air conditioning made standard on Sport and Rubicon
Convenience Group made standard on X
Seven-speaker system made standard on Sport and Rubicon
Six-disc in-dash CD changer optional (not available with SE) (late availability)
New Premium Audio Group (six-disc in-dash CD changer and seven-speaker system) optional on X
New Security Group (electrochromic rearview mirror and Sentry Key®); Optional on Sport, Rubicon
New Brake and Traction Group (four-wheel disc brakes and Trac-Lok®(a)); Optional on Sport (must have 30-inch tires); standard on Rubicon and Tru-Lok replaces Trac-Lok
(a)Trac-Lok is a registered trademark of Spicer Technology, Inc.
2005 WRANGLER UNLIMITED FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Premium version of Unlimited (2TH) added with bright exterior grille, body color fender flares, premium cloth seats and silver-painted instrument panel bezel
Rubicon Unlimited added (late availability)
New six-speed manual transmission replaces five-speed manual
Medium Gray replaces Black as color for Top and Fender Flare for Unlimited
Medium Gray is the only Fender Flare and top color available with Unlimited Premium
Neutral Density new color for Fender Flare on Rubicon (not available on Unlimited)
Paint: Impact Orange replaces Solar Yellow
Paint: Deep Beryl Green Pearl Coat replaces Shale Green
Seven speaker system made standard on Unlimited 2TH and Rubicon
Six-disc in-dash CD Changer optional on all Unlimited models (late availability)
Four-wheel disc brakes standard to Unlimited
Trac-Lok differential standard to Unlimited
Tru-Lok™ differentials standard to Rubicon Unlimited
New Premium Audio Group (six-disc in-dash CD changer and seven-speaker system)
New Security Group (electrochromic rearview mirror and Sentry Key®) optional (included with Unlimited 2TH)
WRANGLER PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2004 MODEL YEAR
Wrangler Unlimited introduced
Right-hand-drive model available for U.S. retail market
New 30-inch spare tire cover with Sahara logo
Optional locking fuel cap
CD player now standard on X, Sport, Sahara and Rubicon
Tilt steering standard on all models
2003 MODEL YEAR
Wrangler Rubicon model added
2.4-liter Power Tech™ DOHC, 16-valve I-4 engine replaces 2.5-liter engine
42RLE four-speed automatic transmission with skid plate is optional with 2.4-liter and 4.0-liter engines
Optional four-wheel disc brakes
Sideview mirror redesign
New front and rear seats
Interior Upper Head Impact Protection to meet 2003 federal standard
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
2002 MODEL YEAR
Wrangler X model added
All-new HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system
Premium audio system adds front tweeters
2001 MODEL YEAR
Four-ply soft top
Amplified subwoofer—Optional with all radios
New anti-lock brake system
Long-life 100,000-mile engine coolant
New steering column tilt mechanism
User-ready child seat anchorage system
Plastic Add-a-Trunk
2000 MODEL YEAR
NV3550 five-speed manual transmission with synchronized Reverse—4.0-liter engine
4.0-liter engine modifications for lower emissions and improved durability
Child seat tether anchorages included with rear seat
4.0-liter engine meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in CA, ME, MA, NY, VT and the Northeast Trading Region states
1999 MODEL YEAR
Rotary air conditioning controls with bi-level mode
Optional AM/FM stereo radio with CD player (mid-year introduction)
2.5-liter engine meets Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) standards where required
Next-generation driver and front passenger air bags(a)
Passenger air bag cutoff switch (May 1998 introduction)(b)
1998 MODEL YEAR
Sentry Key® theft-deterrent system available (November 1997 introduction)
4.0-liter Power Tech engine meets Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) standards where required
Dual Top Group (spring 1997 introduction)
1997 MODEL YEAR
All-new, refined exterior body panels and hardware
Quadra-Coil Suspension
Contemporary interior appearance
New frame with outstanding torsional and bending stiffness
Driver and passenger air bags
1994 MODEL YEAR
Three-speed automatic transmission available with 2.5-liter engine
1993 MODEL YEAR
Four-wheel anti-lock brakes available
1991 MODEL YEAR
4.0-liter Power Tech, OHV, 12-valve SMPI I-6
“Power-Tech Six” engine replaces 4.2-liter engine
1988 MODEL YEAR
Sahara model introduced
1987 MODEL YEAR
Initial introduction
(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.
Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.
(b) Important—Always remove key and replace cover.
Rearward-facing child seats may be used in the front seat only with the passenger air bag turned off.
WRANGLER UNLIMITED PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2004½ MODEL YEAR
Long-wheelbase version of Wrangler introduced as Wrangler Unlimited
4.0-liter Power Tech I-6 engine
Four-speed automatic transmission
Power steering
Four-wheel disc brakes
Trac-Lok® limited-slip differential
Dana 30 front axle
Dana 44 heavy-duty rear axle
High-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
Full steel doors with deep tinted windows
Padded sport bar
15" x 8" Ravine Aluminum wheels
30" x 9.5" R15 Goodyear Wrangler OWL tires
SunRider™ soft top with sun roof feature
Fog lamps
Air conditioning
AM/FM stereo radio with CD player
Cloth high-back bucket seats
Fold and tumble rear seat
Front and rear floor mats
NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) Package
Rear seat, wheelhouse and cargo area carpeting
Next-generation air bags
