Jeep Wrangler News

Jeep’s entire lineup is in for a major overhaul, with the brand being transformed into a global player and injected with fresh new models and technology borrowed from new parent company, Fiat. We’ve already seen the first of Jeep’s new lineup in the form of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which goes on sale later this year. It will be joined by a restyled Wrangler off-roader later this year as well, while the Compass and Patriot crossovers are given a minor facelift to keep them fresh until they are replaced by a single model around 2013. This new model will be based on Fiat's Compact...

Showing its commitment to clean and efficient motoring both on and off the road, Chrysler has unveiled a prototype plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the Jeep Wrangler SUV. Designed with the full capability of the legendary off-road vehicle, the new prototype still promises an electric-only driving range of up to 40 miles and a 400 mile range when using the internal combustion engine. Chrysler’s plug-in vehicles feature a similar powertrain to General Motors’ E-Flex system, which underpins the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. Called a ‘Range-Extended’ vehicle by Chrysler, the...