2017 Jeep Wrangler at Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep

If you want an SUV that is unstoppable on the trail, then you've come to the right place. Here, you will read about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler! This SUV features a unique rugged character, and it is fun to drive! The Wrangler is easy to customize, making it so that there is a Wrangler out there for you, no matter who you are. If you would like to, you could now purchase the Jeep Wrangler with a Cold Weather package. If you choose to purchase this package, you will be getting all-weather floor mats, heated seats, and remote start. New optional LED foglights and headlights may be had on this vehicle, as well. Keep reading to learn more about the Jeep Wrangler, and what it has to offer to you as a prospective buyer!

Under the Wrangler's Hood

Buying the 2017 Jeep Wrangler will provide you with a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine. This engine manufactures 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. High- and low-range gearing are available through the SUV's standard four-wheel drive. If you purchase the Rubicon trim, then you will have uniquely short gearing, and an extra-low crawl ratio through an upgraded transfer case. If you would like to, you could purchase the Wrangler with a 6-speed manual transmission. This transmission includes hill-start assist. There is also a 5-speed automatic transmission available to you as an alternative. This transmission features both hill-start assist and hill-descent control. At the time of this writing, fuel economy numbers for the 2017 Wrangler were not available. However, 2016's Wrangler could get a driver up to 21 miles per gallon (mpg) highway and 17 mpg city.

Design of Jeep Wrangler

Three basic trim levels--Sport, Sahara and Rubicon--are available for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. A vinyl convertible roof comes standard on the SUV, however, a hardtop with easily-removable roof panels can be had if desired. The base Sport trim level includes features like a full-size spare tire, full metal doors, an eight-speaker sound system and an auxiliary audio jack. The Sahara comes with things like 18-inch alloy wheels, LED foglights, hood insulation for reduced noise, satellite radio and a steering wheel wrapped in leather. The Rubicon trim is very much designed for off-road usage, and comes with off-road goodies like electronic front and rear locking differentials, rock rails, a heavy-duty Dana 44 front axle, and more!

OK, so what are the available transmissions for the Wrangler?

Two different transmissions are available: a 5-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual--take your pick!

Does the Sahara come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel?

Yes, the Sahara does indeed come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel!

Conclusions

Front airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability and traction control all come standard on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. Other safety features you may expect to have include emergency braking assist, rear height-adjustable headrests, tire-pressure monitoring, a post-collision safety system, an engine immobilizer, and more! The vehicle received the highest "Good" rating in moderate-overlap front-impact testing, which was done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). From the same organization, the vehicle also received a "Good" score in front-impact testing. In Edmunds brake testing, this vehicle could come to a complete stop from 60 miles per hour (mph) in 132 feet. Come down to Akins Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM when you have some free time. We can't wait to meet you down at our dealership, and help you with your SUV search!