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ERE mention of the name Wrangler conjures up images of a hardcore off-roader.
That tab is for the Sahara 2.0-litre three-door variant rising to £48,420 for a Rubicon four-door model with 2.2 Multijet II diesel.
And as paint jobs like Hellayella, Punk’n Metallic, Mojito, Sting Grey and Firecracker Red might suggest, this vehicle is a bit of a looker.
Only Sahara trim doesn’t come with full leather upholstery and a substantial amount of standard kit includes the likes of keyless ignition, a pin-sharp rear view camera, blind spot alert, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a colour touchscreen that allows you to configure info in 100 different ways.
As for hardware, two four-wheel drive systems are available – Command-Trac on the Sahara and Overland trim and Rock-Trac for the Rubicon – and operate in four driving modes engaged depending on the prevailing conditions.
While dealing with the toughest of terrain comes naturally to the Wrangler, this is not just a vehicle for the rough stuff - proving smooth, solid and pleasant to drive on pretty much any road. Regards styling there are rounded headlights, a seven-bar grille and huge wheel arches while buyers can have a folding windscreen and removable doors plus a hard or soft top.
In the centre of the cabin is a new 8.4-inch touchscreen system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while safety features include blindspot monitoring, rear cross path detection, a reversing camera, electronic stability system and four airbags.
All Wranglers also come with a five-year warranty, three-year servicing programme and five-year roadside assistance.
Jeep’s UK line-up also includes the attractive Compass compact SUV, which starts at £23,450 for the 1.6-litre Multijet diesel Sport model while prices for the tough and versatile Renegade start at £18,500 for a 1.6-litre petrol powered Sport variant.
The Grand Cherokee Limited Plus model powered by a 3.0 V6 turbo diesel costs from £48,880.