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Jeep just sold its 5 millionth Wrangler

Historic moment for the brand Jeep, the manufacturer announced the sale of its 5 millionth Wrangler, the brand’s off-road icon for decades. The vehicle will take the direction of New Jersey to its new owner. This is a model Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Edition 20e Anniversary 2023 earl color. The owner will receive $5,000 worth of Jeep performance parts in addition to benefiting from a unique vehicle on the market.

The Jeep Wrangler is the icon of the brand, and its name has been one of the most recognized in the industry since its very first debut at the Chicago Auto Show in 1986. It replaced, at the time, the Jeep CJ and retained the legacy established by the original 1941 Willys MB.

The first Jeep Wrangler, model code YJ, rolled off the assembly line 37 years ago at the American Motors Corporation plant. Between 1987 and 1995, the YJ sold 630,000 copies. The TJ followed in 1996, the JK in 2006 and the JL in 2017.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition

This historic moment for the brand coincides with the release of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, which will be marketed worldwide.

Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of the Jeep brand in North America, said, “With 5 million Wranglers sold, the Jeep brand continues to grow thanks to the unwavering passion of the global Jeep community. Over 80% of the 5 million Wranglers sold since 1986 are still on the road, demonstrating the vehicle’s incredible endurance. Our new 2024 Wrangler once again raises the bar as the most capable Wrangler yet, with more technology, safety features and refinement. »

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1987 Jeep Wrangler

When the Jeep Wrangler YJ was introduced, the model was only offered in a 2-door version and a choice of 2 engines, a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder and a 6-cylinder inline 4, 2 liters. According to Jeep, each subsequent iteration of the Wrangler has been designed to be even more refined and comfortable, the idea being to retain its off-road performance and make the vehicle more enjoyable for everyday use.

With a lineup including Sport, Sport S, Sahara, Willys, Rubicon, new Rubicon X, High Altitude and Rubicon 392, the all-new 2024 Jeep Wrangler offers more capability, sophisticated technology features and refinement than ever before.

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2007 Jeep Wrangler

For 2024, the Jeep Wrangler retails for a base price of $43,790. A variety of versions are available, including the most indecent, the Rubicon 392 equipped with a 470 horsepower V8 engine. 4xe plug-in hybrid versions are also available.

Conclusion

The Jeep Wrangler is the kind of vehicle you get for pleasure and for the feeling of freedom it offers, much more than to get from point A to point B. While the trend seems to be coming back, it faces more competition, especially from the Ford Bronco and some upcoming newcomers to the segment.

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