2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

Summary

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The flagship vehicle of the Jeep lineup, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is a compact 4WD SUV with superior off-road capabilities. The Wrangler is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine, yielding 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, that can be paired with either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Towing capacity is a modest 2,000 lbs. and fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 17 mpg city to 21 mpg highway. Features include removable doors, 18-inch wheels, removable top, halogen headlamps, wash-out interior with drain plugs, removable carpet, heated front seats, automatic temperature control, automatic transmission shifter, steering-wheel mounted controls, and remote start. Safety is comprised of advance multi-stage airbags, traction control, anti-lock brake system, brake assist, electronic roll mitigation, hill start assist, and tire pressure monitoring. The Wrangler is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

With prices starting at a little over $20,000 and standard 4-wheel drive, the classic Wrangler is one of the best SUV values available. The 6-speed manual transmission helps the Wrangler achieve a not-too-shabby 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway rating. Jeep considers the Wrangler's off-road prowess integral to the brand, and they continue to make one of the most capable 4-wheel drive vehicles out there. The Wrangler is one of the only vehicles that come from the factory a true adventure vehicle, and the best part is how inexpensive it is.

What's new for 2012?

The 2012 Wrangler continues to maintain its iconic look ?one that has stayed mostly unchanged for decades now. Under the hood, however, a new 3.6L V6 debuts. The Wrangler's still available with a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. A few new colors are now available, including Black Forest Green, Deep Cherry Red and 'Dozer' orange.

Model Strengths

• Iconic styling
• impressive off-road prowess
• two and four-door configurations available

Model Review

The Wrangler and its 4-door sibling, the Wrangler Unlimited, come in four trim levels for 2012, and they all have the new 3.6L V6 engine. The new engine makes 202 hp at 5200 rpm and 237 lb-ft of torque. All Wrangler models have a 6-speed manual transmission as standard equipment, and a 5-speed automatic as optional.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.

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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

4WD 2dr Sport

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Utility

4WD 2dr Sport