US BRAND Jeep has introduced the sale of its 5 millionth Wrangler mannequin this week, the Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary Version going to an American buyer within the state of New Jersey.
The proprietor of the milestone mannequin obtained $5000 of Jeep Efficiency Components by Mopar and a lifetime of Jeep Wave buyer advantages.
Jeep says the announcement fell on the identical day the model launched its MY24 Wrangler mannequin vary which can be offered in markets around the globe, together with Australia.
The Wrangler is likely one of the off-road world’s most recognisable automobiles and has been since its unveiling on the 1986 Chicago Auto Present, changing the long-serving CJ-series and persevering with a legacy established by the unique 1941 Willys MB.
Jeep’s first Wrangler (YJ-series) entered manufacturing 37 years in the past on the American Motors Company manufacturing facility and went on to promote 630,000 models between 1987 and 1995. Early Wranglers have been supplied as a two-door solely with a alternative of two.5-litre four-cylinder or 4.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engines.
The ‘YJ’ was adopted by the TJ-series in 1996, the JK-series in 2006 and the JL-series in 2017, every era bringing what Jeep says is “an unmatched mixture of off-road functionality and genuine Jeep design”.
“Every subsequent iteration of Wrangler has been designed to be much more refined and comfy for each day use, whereas offering clients with the world’s most off-road succesful and most iconic SUV,” mentioned Jeep in an announcement.
The MY24 Jeep Wrangler guarantees extra functionality, expertise, and refinement than earlier than. Australian updates are anticipated to be introduced nearer to the arrival of the facelift, which GoAuto understands will arrive regionally later in 2023.
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler arrives in North American dealerships this quarter.
“With 5 million Wranglers offered, the Jeep model continues to develop, fuelled by the unwavering ardour of the Jeep international neighborhood,” mentioned Jeep North America senior vice chairman, Jim Morrison.
“With legendary four-wheel drive functionality, open-air-freedom and a timeless design, the Wrangler embodies the spirit and the soul of the Jeep model.
“Over 80 per cent of the 5 million Wranglers offered since 1986 are nonetheless on the highway, having enjoyable on the market and showcasing the superb endurance of the automobile.
“Our new 2024 Wrangler raises the bar as soon as once more as essentially the most succesful Wrangler but, with extra expertise, security options and refinement,” he added.
