Spied: 2008 Jeep Wrangler

After years of showing concepts for what the next Wrangler could look like, including the memorable all-wheel-steer, twin-Hemi Hurricane, Jeep is preparing to unveil the production model. The "TK" Wrangler draws heavily on the styling from the Gladiator pickup concept, giving crisp edges to a very heritage-rich design. Building on the success of the Wrangler Unlimited, and great reaction to the Jeep Dakar concept, the TK will launch as a two-door model to be followed by a four-door variant. Base engine is expected to be a 2.4L I-4, with the Liberty-sourced 3.7L V-6 replacing (finally!) the long-lived 4.0L inline six. The longer-wheelbase model is expected to be offered with a 4.7L V-8, giving it greater hill climbing and towing ability. While rumors circulate about the Wrangler moving to an independent front suspension, we expect this Trail Rated icon to continue to use solid axles, front and rear. So, the formula remains the same, but the new Wrangler promises to gain some much needed refinement without losing its rugged charm.
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Will_ - 7/3/2007 1:14:32 PM

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Kewl.

bmwdrvr - 7/3/2007 2:30:13 PM

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didnt the all new model already come out this year as an 07 model, and the 4 door model has also already been released maybe this is an older article

EL34 - 7/3/2007 2:40:21 PM

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Bigger and badder Jeep.

dbsjeep - 8/2/2007 9:57:45 PM

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What was Jeep thinking? This V6 202hp engine has less torque than its TJ straight 6 predicessor. The new V6 is weak and it sucks fuel. A small V8, such as the 4.7litre would labor less while providing more torque and better fuel economy. Come on Jeep...get with it!

EnnNorak - 7/4/2007 9:45:54 AM

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Gladiator styling stuff is welcome. I need a slightly lower hight to comfortably clear a 70.9-inch garage door height in an older condo that i still own. My wife won't be seen in one so it's academic. We once bought one for our oldest daughter but she eventually switched to Saturn. I can tell you from personal experience that the Wrangler is build like a bridge, solid as a rock, with few quirks. Chrysler should have developed a new DOHC head for the in-line six instead of abandoning it.