| The Jeep Wrangler is today's version of the "Jeep", | | | | six, or eight-cylinder engines. Meanwhile, the growing |
| but it is the offspring of a storied line of vehicles. | | | | market for compact four-wheel drive vehicles sought |
| First produced in 1987, the Jeep Wrangler is the | | | | the functional qualities of the Jeep CJ series, |
| stalwart for today's manufactured off-road 4X4 | | | | consumers were also seeking a more comfortable, |
| vehicles. The Wrangler has been tested, improved, | | | | off-road 4X4 vehicle with features similar to those |
| and redesigned several times since its inception, in | | | | found in passenger cars. |
| 1997 and once again in 2007. With the Wrangler, Jeep | | | | After decades of development and international |
| manufacturers have produced more than just a | | | | expansion, AMC (then the manufacturer of the Jeep |
| vehicle, they have created an experience and an | | | | line, created and launched the all-new Jeep Wrangler |
| attitude, capturing the imagination of those rugged | | | | in 1987. With the Wrangler, Jeep was able to improve |
| individuals daring to seek out challenges out on the | | | | the comfort, appearance and ride quality while |
| trails. | | | | preserving and actually improving the durability and |
| The Jeep ancestry line began with the original Willys. | | | | unrivaled off-road capabilities of the CJ series. |
| The original Jeep, the Willys, was born out of | | | | With a total of over 65 years of testing all around |
| necessity, over 70 years ago in an effort to supply | | | | the world, the 2008 Jeep Wrangler has been |
| the U.S. Army with a fast, lightweight all-terrain | | | | perfected to cater to the true adventurer looking for |
| reconnaissance vehicle during World War II. It took | | | | the ride and adventure of a lifetime. Every Wrangler |
| lots of dedication and a unique design to build this "Go | | | | 4X4 is "Trail Rated", verifying its off-road capabilities. |
| Anywhere, Do Anything" machine, which set the | | | | With this new generation of Wranglers, off-road |
| standard for all off-road vehicles manufactured back | | | | capability is increased with better ground clearance, |
| then and today. | | | | and, larger wheels and tires. Meanwhile, on-road |
| From the start, the Jeep captured the attention and | | | | performance has improved as well, with a stiffer |
| admiration of people everywhere. They were used | | | | frame, advanced shock tuning, and longer wheelbase. |
| by every division of the U.S. Military and became a | | | | The 2008 Jeep Wrangler's safety and security |
| vital part of all land actions. They were used to | | | | features are as extensive as its trail capabilities. For |
| transport the wounded, to lay telephone | | | | starters, there's a standard Sentry Key antitheft |
| communications, and to carry and delivery weaponry. | | | | engine immobilizer. The Wrangler is also available with |
| They were also used as taxis to carry battle | | | | front and side air bags to enhance the safety |
| commanders, soldiers, generals, presidents and prime | | | | protection of not only the driver, but also the |
| ministers. | | | | passengers in certain impacts. |
| Long before the war ended, Willys realized the | | | | The 2008 Wrangler combines safety along with |
| ever-so-popular Jeep could serve the civilian market | | | | performance and handling, and an out-of-this world |
| as well as it had the military. Advertisements | | | | trail riding capability to deliver one awesome |
| proclaimed it to be, "A Powerhouse on Wheels," | | | | experience. There is a multitude of options with the |
| marketing it as a work vehicle for farmers and | | | | new Wrangler to further enhance your off road |
| construction workers. The first civilian Jeep, the | | | | experience. Whether you choose the standard two |
| CJ-2A, was produced in the mid-1940s. It came with | | | | doors or four door unlimited, soft top or hard top, |
| a tailgate, side-mounted spare, larger headlamps, an | | | | the ultimate off the showroom floor off road |
| external fuel cap and many more items than its | | | | capabilities of the Rubicon, you have the drive |
| military precursor did not include. | | | | anywhere do anything ability. To further enhance |
| The CJ line was updated in the 1950s; it was the first | | | | your driving experience you can without the doors |
| Jeep CJ with noticeable body changes from its | | | | and with the windshield down for the ultimate |
| military predecessor. The Jeep CJ-5 had the greatest | | | | open-air experience. |
| run of any production Jeep vehicle stretching from | | | | The 2008 Wrangler does the long-running tradition of |
| the 1950s to the 1980s. As production of Jeep | | | | Jeep proud! Jeep continues to set the standard for |
| vehicles increased over time, so did the number of | | | | manufactured off road vehicles. |
| improvements and updates, including a choice of four, | | | | |