While buying a new car or testing out one of the latest models is always a lot of fun. There’s something intrinsically special about getting an older car and customizing it to your desires. One of the most popular vehicles in the world to customize is the Jeep Wrangler. While not all people can get the modification right, when done correctly, they look sublime!
Without any modification, the Jeep Wrangler is a sturdy and reliable off-roader. However, certain people like to take it to the next level. Regardless, the Jeep Wrangler is a storied vehicle. It made its debut in 1986. It’s gone through several redesigns through its time but, it has never lost any of its appeal.
Ever since its inception, the Wrangler has one specific purpose. It’s ability to climb through rugged terrains, and slopes is incredible. The Wrangler is one of those vehicles that’ll withstand the test of time!
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15 Same As Ever
While there is definitely a new 2020 Jeep Wrangler, it is difficult to look at it and see anything different. In fact, it’s been difficult to recognize any significant differences in shape since the first Jeep went tumbling around Normandy. However, Jeep is doing precisely what everyone wants. Their identity is intertwined with this shape!
14 Matte Black Beauty
One of the most common custom colors you will find is the awe-inspiring matte black. There’s just something imposing about this color, and you’ll see it a lot more than any other. The entire blacked-out look is definitely exclusive. Just make sure you get wheels and tinted windows to get the complete look!
13 Two Different Engines
The standard model of the Wrangler is available in two different engines. There’s the 2.0-liter gasoline engine that produces 268 horsepower, but is less fuel-efficient. The second available option is the 2.2-liter diesel, which produces 197 horsepower, and is more fuel-efficient. However, if you want the quickest acceleration, go for the gas guzzler!
12 Off-road Pedigree
When you buy a Jeep Wrangler, you’re purchasing years and years of off-roading pedigree. The vehicle has gotten even better throughout the years. While off-roading may have been a bit more of a challenge in older models, these newer ones will climb absolutely anything. It is genuinely a hard time finding terrain that challenges the machine!
11 Aftermarket Parts Galore
There are few cars in the market that have as many aftermarket possibilities, like the Jeep Wrangler. You’ll find companies that provide a dedicated line of aftermarket parts that are tailored for the Wrangler. From being able to change the ride height or if you’re an enthusiast, the entire body shape of the car!
10 Modern Comfort
While the Jeep Wrangler is a no-nonsense off-roader, it’s not the uncomfortable bare-bones machine you would come to expect. The newer versions of the car provide drivers with all the comfort you could expect. No longer do you get the bare bones interior of past machines. You can even call the wrangler a family vehicle.
9 Retro-Utilitarian Interior
The new interiors are brilliantly done by Jeep. While it provides the car with all the modern necessities, it retains all of the Wrangler quirkiness. Drivers will immediately notice that the vents represent the classic round shape. There’s something very retro-utilitarian about their new interiors, and we are definitely fans of the look.
8 Celebrity Favorite
While it may not represent any sort of glitz and glamour the Wrangler, is a favorite among celebrities. So many of the famous own their custom Jeep Wranglers. It’s a part of Chris Browns and Kevin Hart's extensive car collection. A-rod is also the owner of a custom matte black Wrangler!
7 Awards
While you wouldn’t expect it given the competition in the industry; however, the Wrangler is a recipient of several of the significant SUV awards. Last year it won the Motor Trend SUV of the Year and the FOUR WHEELER SUV of the Year as well! It won both awards due to its exceptional off and on-road performance!
6 Military History
The Jeep Wrangler can trace all its ancestry towards the start of World War II. You can trace the wrangler all the way back to Willys MB jeep in 1944. In the military world, the automobile was an integral part of the American army. It was almost a core part of the identity, and the soldiers loved the machine!
5 Easter Eggs Galore
Jeep is the sort of company that’s incredibly in tune with what their core consumers want. Fans of the vehicle always harken back to older models, which is why Jeep always remember to incorporate classic features into newer models. Fans with a keen eye will recognize several easter eggs in the modern Wranglers!
4 Trail Rated
The trail-rated badge on the back of the Wrangler isn’t there for show. It’s a certification of the car abilities. The trail rating indicates that there’s no place on earth that this vehicle can’t reach. Regardless of what terrain you put in front of the Wrangler, it’ll make mincemeat of it and trundle through just about anything!
3 Be Careful
While modifying the Wrangler can be a lot of fun, there’s a significant amount of risk to it as well. If you pump up the tires of the Wrangler way too much and adjust the ride height incorrectly, it can be a troublesome situation. The car will develop a wobble, that’ll seriously threaten your fun experience!
2 Jeeping
The Jeep has become so iconic that Jeeping has become a thing of its own. In many places in the world, Jeeping refers to the act of taking your SUV out off-roading. While there may be different names for the activity around the world, the essence remains the same. Jeep is almost synonymous with off-roaders now!
1 Great Investment
While a lot of people will tell you this, it is true that the Jeep is a good investment. At their core, all cars are depreciating assets, but the Jeep doesn’t suffer as much. Due to its hardcore following, the car depreciates 50% less in comparison to other vehicles. The best vehicles always tend to retain value!