This off-roader emphasizes rock-crawling over highway comfort, and when it comes to hard-core trailblazing, it’s rarely matched. Body styles include the two-door four-seat Wrangler and four-door five-seat Wrangler Unlimited. Competitors include the Nissan Xterra and Toyota FJ Cruiser. New for 2014 The Wrangler gains two special-edition models for 2014. The Rubicon X includes a winch-capable front bumper, wider rock rails, black 17-inch aluminum wheels with BF Goodrich tires, a unique power dome hood, red tow hooks, black leather upholstery and heated front seats. Meanwhile, the Freedom III model, which is based on the Sport trim, includes silver 17-inch alloy wheels, a gray grille, star-in-circle fender badges, rock rails, black fabric upholstery and silver accent stitching.
There’s also a newly available Trail Kit that features two D-rings, a tow strap, gloves and a bag to store the items. Sport models now offer the Uconnect 6.5-inch touch-screen stereo with hard drive storage and satellite radio as well as a 32-inch Tire and Wheel Group with black 17-inch aluminum wheels and off-road tires. Exterior Highlights
Removable side doors
Fold-down windshield
Standard 16-inch steel wheels; available 17- or 18-inch aluminum wheels
Full-size spare tire with matching wheel mounted on rear swing-gate
Fog lights
Available hardtop with removable overhead sections
Available tubular side steps
Interior Highlights
Cloth upholstery; leather available
Available heated front seats
Floor console with front and rear cupholders and locking storage bin
Available air conditioning
CD stereo with MP3 jack
Cruise control
Available household power outlet
Available power windows and locks
Available navigation system
Available Alpine premium stereo
Under the Hood
285-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine
Engine uses regular gas
Six-speed manual transmission; available five-speed automatic
Four-wheel drive
Solid front and rear axles
Underbody skid plates
Available dual locking differentials
Available towing package with trailer-sway control
Available electronically disconnecting front stabilizer bar
Safety Features
All-disc antilock brakes with on- and off-road calibrations
Electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology
