2021 Jeep Wrangler launched in India at Rs. 53.90 lakh
What's the story
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler, manufactured locally, has been launched in India. It is available in Unlimited and Rubicon variants. As for the highlights, the vehicle has an off-road-friendly look and a spacious cabin with many features. It draws power from a BS6-compliant 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine linked to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Here are more details.
Exteriors
The Wrangler Unlimited has a 7-slat grille
The Wrangler Unlimited variant sports the company's signature 7-slat grille, a muscular bonnet, rounded LED headlights with LED DRLs, and a black bumper housing the fog lamps. On the sides, it is flanked by ORVMs, removable full-frame doors, body-colored flared fenders, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Vertically-positioned LED taillamps and a spare wheel mounted on it, are available on the rear end.
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The Rubicon variant is off-road focused
The off-road-biased Rubicon variant has a 7-slat grille with contrasting accents, an electronically detachable front sway bar, rock rails, black fender flares, 17-inch mud-terrain tires, and a 'Rubicon' label on the hood. It also offers locking differentials, performance suspension, and an all-wheel-drive system.
Interiors
The SUV has a spacious tech-loaded cabin
The 2021 Wrangler has a spacious cabin with 60:40 split-folding rear seats, dual-zone climate control, key-less entry, an Alpine stereo system, voice command and navigation, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It houses a 7.0-inch multi-information display (MID) and an 8.4-inch touchscreen console with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For passengers' safety, multiple airbags and a rear-view camera are available.
Engine
It runs on a 268hp, 2.0-liter petrol engine
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV draws power from a BS6-compliant 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 268hp and a peak torque of 400Nm. The mill is linked to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Unlimited trim comes with a 'Selec-Trac' 4x4 system which allows you to manually switch from 2WD to 4WD. The Rubicon variant has an off-road-focused 'Rock-Trac' 4x4 drivetrain.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler: Pricing and availability
In India, the Unlimited variant of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler carries a price-tag of Rs. 53.9 lakh, while the Rubicon model costs Rs. 57.9 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). The bookings for the flagship SUV are underway.