2006 Jeep Wrangler Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Jeep Wrangler with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 19 hwy / 15 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2006 Wrangler Review Summary & Specs
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The Golden Eagle's swan song.
2006 Wrangler Review Summary & Specifications
Jeep Wrangler is a classic symbol of summer cruising and off-road rambling. The Wrangler SE is a classic. Wrangler Rubicon is the ultimate off-road rig. The stretched Unlimited model offers a few concessions in off-road capability to increase comfort. Watch for deals to clear the lots in preparation for all-new 2007 Wrangler.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Chrysler's proving grounds in Michigan; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Wrangler SE ($18,140); X ($20,450); Sport ($23,310); Rubicon ($27,535); Unlimited ($24,065); Unlimited Rubicon ($28,535). |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter ohv inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) | 147-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 190-hp 4.0-liter ohv 12-valve inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags; LATCH child seat system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Toledo, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-925-5337 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18140 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ($28,535) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, Sunrider easy-folding soft top with sunroof feature, tachometer, full carpeting, AM/FM/CD stereo with seven speakers and subwoofer, digital clock, sport roll bar with full padding, reclining high-back front bucket seats with easy-access tip/slide passenger seat, fold-down rear seat, cloth upholstery; skid plates (fuel tank, transfer case), diamond plate sill guards, 31-inch Goodyear Maximum Traction Reinforced P245/75R16 off-road tires, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 4.0:1 low-range transfer case; Dana Model 44 axles with 4.11 ratio and driver selectable electric/pneumatic-locking front and rear differentials |
| Destination Charge | 660 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | four-speed automatic ($825) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 30020 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 190 @ 4600 |
| Torque | 235 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/20 |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 167.0/76.3/70.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.9/51.8/41.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/43.5/36.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 63.3 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | live axle on leading links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle on trailing links, track bar, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3721 |
| Stock Tires | LT245/75R16 Goodyear Maximum Traction/Reinforced on/off-road |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 |
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