The Jeep Wrangler is a compact and mid-size (Wrangler Unlimited models) four-wheel drive off-road and sport utility vehicle (SUV), manufactured by American automaker Chrysler, under its Jeep marque and currently in its third generation. The Wrangler is a direct descendant of the World War II Willys MB by way of the Willys civilian Jeeps (Jeep CJ) of the mid-1940s through 1980s, later produced by Kaiser-Jeep and by American Motors (AMC).
Just like their predecessors, the Willys MB and the Jeep CJ, Wranglers continue to use a separate body and frame, rigid live axles both front and rear, a fold-flat windshield, and can be driven without doors. The Wrangler debuted in 1986 as a revision of the Jeep CJ-7, was revised in 1996, and completely redesigned in 2006. In addition to the nameplate Wrangler, each model received a designation corresponding to its generation: YJ (1986–1995), TJ (1997–2006), TJU’s (commonly known as LJ’s 2003–2006 Unlimited models) and JK (2007–present). Military versions of the Wrangler have carried the J8 designation which was initially dubbed TJL when first produced at Arab American Vehicle’s Egyptian plant. The YJ also had a long wheel-base version, dubbed YJL, produced in Egypt which retained the 2-door design. The YJL is considered as the first predecessor of the JK’s long wheel-base by continuing as TJL which has directly inspired the JK’s 4-door.
Jeep YJ (1987–1995) Powertrain
Engine | Year | Transmission |
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2.5 L AMC straight-4 engine | 1994-1995 | 3-speed TF904 automatic |
1987-1995 | 5-speed AX-5 manual | |
4.2 L AMC straight-6 engine | 1987-1990 | 3-speed TF999 automatic |
1987-1989 | 5-speed BA-10 manual | |
1989-1990 | 5-speed AX-15 manual | |
4.0 L AMC straight-6 engine | 1991-1995 | 3-speed TF999 automatic |
1991-1995 | 5-speed AX-15 manual |
Jeep TJ (1997–2006) Powertrain
Engine | Year | Transmission |
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2.5 L AMC Straight-4 engine | 1997-2002 | 3-speed 30RH automatic |
5-speed AX-5 manual | ||
2.4 L PowerTech | 2003-2006 | 4-speed 42RLE automatic |
2003-2004 | 5-speed NV1500 manual | |
2005-2006 | 6-speed NSG370 manual | |
4.0 L AMC Straight-6 engine | 1997-2002 | 3-speed 32RH automatic |
2003-2006 | 4-speed 42RLE automatic | |
1997-1999 | 5-speed AX-15 manual | |
2000-2004 | 5-speed NV3550 manual | |
2005-2006 | 6-speed NSG370 manual |
Jeep JK (2007–present) Powertrain
Engine | Year | Transmission |
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3.8 L EGH | 2007-2011 | 4-speed 42RLE automatic |
2007-2011 | 6-speed NSG370 manual | |
3.6 L Pentastar | 2012–Present | 5-speed W5A580 automatic |
2012–Present | 6-speed NSG370 manual | |
2.8 L RA 428 | 2007–2010 | 5-speed 545RFE automatic |
2011–Present | 5-speed W5A580 automatic | |
2007–Present | 6-speed NSG370 manual |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler