A plug-in petrol-electric hybrid will be the fourth variant in Jeep’s new Wrangler range, unveiled today at the Los Angeles motor show. The JL-series Wrangler will go on sale in New Zealand next year with the choice from launch of two engines, V6 and four-cylinder petrol units. The V6 diesel will land here in 2019 and the hybrid in 2020. The petrol and diesel engines … [Read more...] about Plug-in petrol-electric hybrid in the new Jeep Wrangler range
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Jeep USA tests new Wranglers in rugged Kiwi country
The new Wrangler JL won’t be seen in New Zealand until next year – but Jeep USA has been testing four North American-market prototypes over rugged country around Wanaka and Queenstown. Jeep has already revealed static official pictures of the next-generation two-door and four-door Wrangler, but this is the first time either variant has been pictured doing what they were … [Read more...] about Jeep USA tests new Wranglers in rugged Kiwi country
Jeep leaks first pictures of next-generation Wrangler
Jeep has just released the first official photos of the JL-generation Wrangler, ending many months of speculation about whether the new model would be radically different from its predecessors. Clearly it’s not – Jeep was never going to monkey around with the design of the iconic off-roader. But it has made some classic changes that Jeep fans have been calling for, like … [Read more...] about Jeep leaks first pictures of next-generation Wrangler
Jeep gives oddball Cherokee front end more of family face
The first howls of disappointment came immediately after the current Jeep Cherokee was unveiled at the New York motor show in 2013. Jeez, said the off-road purists, what has Jeep done to the Cherokee’s face? What’s the design of the headlights all about, they asked. Okay, it’s got the Jeep trademark seven-slat grille, it's gonna be good off-road, but the front end is … [Read more...] about Jeep gives oddball Cherokee front end more of family face
Muscle-bound Jeep Trackhawk on sale in NZ before Christmas
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV will be among the most powerful production cars in New Zealand when it lands here just before Christmas. The supercharged 6.2-litre V8 under the bonnet of the Trackhawk delivers 527kW, a little less power than the 6.3-litre V12 Ferrari F12 (544kW) and a little more than the 6.5-litre V12 Lamborghini Aventador coupe … [Read more...] about Muscle-bound Jeep Trackhawk on sale in NZ before Christmas