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WRANGLER TAKES REINS IN JEEP ROUND-UP

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Nothing could be more Jeep than the Wrangler. Introduced in 1986, the mid-size SUV has been central to the maker’s brand identity since World War II when it was produced by Willys. Progressing through the CJ (Civilian Jeeps) to this day they use a separate body and frame, rigid live axles, a tapering nose design with flared fenders, a fold-flat windscreen and can be driven without doors. Also, with a few exceptions, they have part-time four-wheel drive systems, with high and low gearing, and standard open bodies with removable hard… Read more

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JEEP TAKES THE ALTERNATIVE TRAIL

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The Jeep Wrangler has changed direction, with the off-road icon, among other things, turning its back on bitumen soft-roading to step up in the rough with more pulling power at low revs. For the 2024 Wrangler, the Pentastar V6 engine has been retired in favour of a turbocharged four-cylinder motor, the latter forgoing 9 kW of power in favour of 53 Nm more torque and better fuel economy. Towing capacity remains unchanged at 2495 kg for a braked trailer. The MY24 Wrangler comes in four variants, all cheaper and with… Read more

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JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON ROAD TEST

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The Jeep Gladiator is an old acquaintance. The last time we drove one, we managed to get it bogged. How embarrassing . . . the first time in 25 years of road testing vehicles that this had happened to us. And here the Gladiator is again, sitting in the driveway, waiting patiently to go for a drive — like a dog that wants to go for a walk? But where to go? Where do you take a 4×4 when it’s pouring rain and you’re not real keen on getting bogged… Read more

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NEW AVENGER IS JEEP’S FIRST FULLY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Jeep Australia has confirmed its all-new Avenger compact SUV will be coming to Australia in 2024 as the brand’s first-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV). The Avenger BEV is a key component in Jeep’s global electrification strategy with the goal of becoming the world leader in fully-electric zero exhaust emission SUVs. Built at the Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland, the Avenger has been designed as a Jeep vehicle from day one. Since it was unveiled in October 2022, the Jeep Avenger has taken out a number of awards including the European… Read more

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JEEP’S FIRST GRAND CHEROKEE PHEV IS ON ITS WAY

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In line with its “Zero Emission Freedom” policy, Jeep has released details of its first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee. Priced from $129,950 (plus on-roads), the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe Plug-In Hybrid will arrive here in August to supplement the recently released fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee five and seven-seat variants. Reserve 4xe combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric motors and a 400-volt 17.3-kWh EV battery pack paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. There are two available 4×4 systems – Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Trac II. Both 4×4 systems… Read more

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WILLYS JEEP

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Around 1938 as the situation in Western Europe worsened and the prospect of a second world war looked a possibility, the US Army indicated to all automobile manufacturers that they were looking for a light reconnaissance vehicle to replace the motorcycles previously used in this role. First to respond was the American Bantam Car Company who were invited to supply three test models in September 1939, but these were rejected as too light. Shortly afterwards Willys-Overland produced sketches of a concept vehicle which would soon be known to the world… Read more

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GLADIATOR MAKES MARK IN A CROWDED ARENA

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With the enemy gathering at the gates, Fort Jeep townsfolk have sent out a Gladiator to challenge the would-be intruders. And this warrior turns out to be one of the toughest, smartest, most accomplished members of the Rubicon cohort. While the opposition, which includes the Toyota HiLux Rogue, Ford Ranger Raptor X, Nissan PRO-4X Warrior and Isuzu D-Max have all put on airs and graces, the Wrangler-based Gladiator Rubicon comes fit for any dirty arena fight. Standing alone among this mob, the Jeep dual cab utility can be stripped down… Read more

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUMMIT RESERVE

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Launched last year Jeep’s Grand Cherokee L (for long wheelbase) offers three rows of seats for the first time. It has been a long time coming for a car that has struck an emotional chord with Aussies, but until now has been off limits to those with larger families. There’s just one hitch and that is apart from one diesel Compass, all Jeeps now come with a petrol engine in what has long been a diesel-dominated section of the market. Jeep has hybrid and electric powertrains on the way, but… Read more

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NEW JEEP WRANGLER

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Jeep has taken the wraps off a new-look Wrangler with a redesigned seven-slot radiator grille, 10 all-new wheel designs and multiple open-air options, including the exclusive Sky One-Touch powertop. The grille, first introduced on the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary, wears an updated look with black textured slots, neutral grey metallic bezels and body-colour surround (gloss black slots and bezels on Willys, gloss black bezels on High Altitude and platinum silver slots and bezels on Sahara). Slimmer both visually and literally, the new grille’s black textured vertical slots improve cooling… Read more