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2012 Jeep Wrangler On Sale In Australia, Pentastar V6 On-board

Chrysler's new Pentastar V6 engine has made the migration to Jeep's legendary Wrangler at last, hitting Australian showrooms this week.

Although light on the updates (an all-new model is not far away), the 'new' Wrangler brings impr


Chrysler's new Pentastar V6 engine has made the migration to Jeep's legendary Wrangler at last, hitting Australian showrooms this week.

Although light on the updates (an all-new model is not far away), the 'new' Wrangler brings improved fuel consumption, and a sub-$30,000 starting point.

Engine Range

As before, the 2012 Wrangler range includes short-wheelbase Wrangler Sport and Rubicon variants, as well as the long-wheelbase Wrangler Unlimited, also available in Sport and Rubicon grades.

Except for the Rubicon, all variants offer the choice of the new 3.6 litre petrol V6, or the carried-over 2.8-litre CRD turbodiesel, with either a five speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

Petrol

Producing 209kW at 6350rpm and 347Nm from 4300rpm, the new 3.6 litre Pentastar engine replaces the Wrangler's previous 146kW/315Nm 3.8 litre engine.

Paired with the standard-fit six-speed manual transmission, the petrol engine lists fuel consumption figures of 8.7 l/100km in two-door form, and 8.9 for the four-door. 

Matched to the newer five-speed automatic - which replaces the four-speed auto of last year's model - fuel use is listed at 8.8 l/100km for the two-door and 9.1 in four-door form. 

By comparison, fuel consumption for the outgoing 3.8 litre V6 varied from 10.4 to 11.9 l/100km, depending on the model.

With the new engine, the 0-100km/h sprint in the two-door Wrangler Sport, with the six-speed manual, is reduced from 11.2 seconds to a more fleet-footed 8.1 seconds.

Jeep says that the same car, with the five-speed auto, will cover the sprint in the same time.

The petrol engine is available across the range.

Diesel

Still with the line-up in 2012 is the Wrangler's trusty Euro V-compliant 2.8 litre four-cylinder common-rail diesel, delivering 147kW at 3600rpm.

Torque is rated at 410Nm between 2200-2600rpm for the manual, and 460Nm between 1600-2600rpm for the auto.

Fuel consumption for the diesel is listed at 6.5 l/100km with the manual two-door, and 7.1 for the auto. In four-door form, the diesel returns 7.5 and 7.9 respectively.

The diesel engine is available with Sport variants only.

Mechanical Package

Standard goodies underneath the Wrangler include the part-time Command-Trac two-peed transfer case, live axles at both ends and long-travel coil spring suspension. 

For the Rubicon, remote locking front and rear differentials are standard, along with electronically-disconnecting sway bars, and the stronger Rock-Trac transfer case.

Features

Standard features across the Wrangler line-up include climate control, MP3-compatible audio system with six speakers and auxiliary connectivity, manual headlight levelling, and 17-inch aluminium wheels.

 

The Rubicon adds auto-on headlights, 17-inch cast aluminium wheels in Satin Carbon finish, and an Infinity seven-speaker audio system.

Depending on the variant, options include leather seats, colour-coded fender flares, UConnect phone connectivity (in Connectivity Group pack) and the 731N media centre with UConnect, CD/DVD/HDD and satellite navigation on a 6.5-inch touchscreen.

Safety features include multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags, ABS brakes with off-road calibration, electronic stability control, brake assist, all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and brake locking differentials.

Hill-start assist is also standard, along with hill-descent control (auto only), tyre pressure monitoring, and engine immobiliser.

In the coming months, Jeep will add a new top-shelf Sahara trim grade to the Wrangler range, with standard features including 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, six-CD audio system, body-coloured three-piece hardtop and wheel arch flares.

Pricing

Two-door

  • Sport - 3.6 petrol six-speed manual - $29,091
  • Sport - 3.6 petrol five-speed auto - $30,909
  • Sport - 2.8 diesl six-speed manual - $34,545
  • Sport - 2.8 diesel five-speed auto - $35,455
  • Rubicon - 3.6 petrol six-speed manual - $38,182
  • Rubicon - 3.6 petrol five-speed auto - $40,000

Four-door

  • Sport Unlimited - 3.6 petrol six-speed manual - $32,727
  • Sport Unlimited - 3.6 petrol five-speed auto - $34,545
  • Sport Unlimited - 2.8 diesl six-speed manual - $38,181
  • Sport Unlimited - 2.8 diesel five-speed auto - $39,091
  • Rubicon Unlimited - 3.6 petrol six-speed manual - $41,818
  • Rubicon Unlimited - 3.6 petrol five-speed auto - $43,636

Note: all prices are Manufacturer’s List Price (unless otherwise noted) and do not include dealer delivery or on-road costs.
Note: 2011 model shown. 2012 images coming soon.

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