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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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New 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
205 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
240 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.8L/231
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
Electrical
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

Standard removable soft-top
Standard four-wheel drive
Standard V-6
Available removable hardtop (body-colored on Sahara)
Available four-door Wrangler Unlimited
Available heavy-duty off-road suspension

Engine

240 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
205 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.8L/231 Displacement
Gas V6 Engine Type

Suspension

w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Live Axle Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs Total Option Weight
N/A Curb Weight
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
150 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
4,075 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Stability Control

Electrical

140 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.4 x 0.5 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Off-road capability
Convertible versatility
Cargo room
Rugged styling
Washable interior

The bad

Ride quality
Unrefined handling
Highway noise
Seat comfort
Reliability

Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 77 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.3
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

Ok faithful

This vehicle will always be available. I’ve had 3 other vehicles that came and gone, and the Jeep is still here with 140k. I guess I’m a Jeep Geek
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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Love my Rubicon

I love my Jeep! When they say go anywhere...they mean it... I highly recommend buying one if you want a fun vehicle! This vehicle is so much fun and met all of my expectations.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited review: Our expert's take

By Steven Cole Smith


I’ve long thought that if a car enthusiast fell into a coma, say, 60 years ago and just awoke, he or she might recognize only two vehicles: The Porsche 911, and the Jeep Wrangler. Sure, both those models have undergone extensive and dramatic updates, but they still retain the general appearance, and certainly serve the same audience, as they have for decades.

The original Jeep evolved into the CJ-5, then the longer CJ-7, then became the Wrangler. In 2004, Jeep made one of the biggest changes in the vehicle’s history – it added a lengthened four-door model called the Unlimited. Jeeps have long be available with a rear seat, but some gymnastics were required to climb back there, and riding in the back wasn’t much better than walking. With the Unlimited, no one would confuse the rear-seat accomodations with a luxury car, but it’s comfortable for two adults, passable for three.

Jeep still, of course, offers the regular Wrangler, at a starting price of just over $22,000, or $23,885 with air conditioning, Sirius satellite radio and shipping. The Wrangler Unlimited starts at $25,545, and the price rises quickly as options are added. The test Unlimited was the Saraha model, which started at $29,945, and ended up at $35,305 with shipping and options that ranged from a touch-screen navigation system to remote starting.

About that remote starting: To crank the engine, press the top button on the key fob twice. For plenty of vehicles, this top spot is the lock-unlock button, and walking away from the Wrangler Unlimited in the dark, I accidentally started it. It only happened once, but I’d still prefer the remote start feature be a little more difficult to engage.

Even at over $35,000, our Sahara isn’t the most expensive Wrangler Unlimited – that would be the Rubicon model, which has a few more sophisticated off-road components than the other models. Unless you are a dedicated off-roader, you won’t care. The test Sahara, with its old-school but dependable manual four-wheel-drive, high-low activation, is as good as anything you can buy off-road. Well, not quite as good as a regular Wrangler; the Unlimited is more than 20 inches longer, so it isn’t as nimble on tight, winding trails.

That extra length and weight – about 300 pounds’ worth – makes a huge and very positive difference on the road. The regular Wrangler’s ride is abrupt and choppy on rough roads, but the Unlimited smooths out the pavement and makes genuine long-distance travel effortless. There’s also a generaous 43 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, compared to 17.5 cubic feet for the regular Wrangler. Handling on the highway is quite good, due in part to the big 18-inch Bridgestone radials mounted on handsome five-spoke alloy wheels.

Inside, the Unlimited gets a handsome, and long overdue, interior redesign for 2011. It’s still traditional and functional, but it’s much more accommodating. The test Sahara had the complex, multi-part removable hardtop, which, when in place, makes the ride quiet and cool – soft tops do little to keep sound out, and air-conditioned air in. But plenty of dedicated Jeepsters want the open-air option, and for them, the soft top makes more sense, and it’s cheaper. Even with the hardtop, though, there’s some road noise from the tires, and some wind noise. Jeep engineers are proud to point out the Wrangler’s aerodynamic improvements, but let’s face it: With that grille and upright windshield, aerodynamices are closer to a cracker box than a Dodge Viper.

All Wranglers have the capable but unremarkable 3.8-liter, 202-horsepower V-6 under the hood, with your choice of a six-speed manual or, as in the test Sahara, a four-speed automatic transmission, which adds a bargain $825 to the price. Regardless of the model or the transmission, all Wranglers are EPA-rated at 15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway on regular gas. The V-6 engine is a little noisy but adequate, and the four-speed automatic transmission works hard to maximize its power. Still, another gear would be nice – almost all vehicles have at least a five-speed automatic.

The test Sahara, painted an appropriate “Sahara tan,” was one of the best-looking Jeeps I’ve seen, inside and out. It isn’t cheap, but Jeeps have stellar resale value. Like all Jeep Wranglers before it, the Unlimited Sahara has personality, but it’s a pleasant one I could live with every day.

SCSmith3@Tribune.com.

2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Base price: $25,545

Price as tested: $35,305

Engine: 3.8-liter, 202-horsepower V-6

Transmission: Four-speed automatic

EPA rating: 15 miles per gallon city driving, 19 mpg highway

Length: 173.4 inches

Wheelbase: 116 inches

In a nutshell: Jeep brings the Wrangler into the, um, 20th century.

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Safety review

Based on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
3/5
25.6%
Risk of rollover
25.6%
Risk of rollover

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