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Posted September 2 2011 10:19 AM by Truck Trend 
Filed under: Vehicle Reviews, Jeep

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I was lucky enough to score the keys to a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara to take home one night last week and I loved it.


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While I haven't driven a JK with the old 3.8-liter V-6, I can't imagine it being anywhere near as good as this new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6. Simply put, the Pentastar is fantastic in the Wrangler Unlimited. Its got plenty of power and the new five-speed auto shifts smartly from gear to gear. The great thing about the Pentastar is that the Wrangler now has the cojones to match up with the looks. I used to be a firm believer of dropping a Hemi in the Wrangler and calling it a day, but no more -- the Wrangler Unlimited doesn't need it. It's finally perfect just the way it is. 

Written by Christian Seabaugh


Reader Comments:
1. I believe Mr. Seabaugh is absolutely correct. I've been watching the Wrangler story for decades and when I heard about the Pentastar plus the Mercedes-derived 5 speed transmission, I knew it would be a winner. For those who talk about an 8 speed, I suspect it isn't necessary. I test drove the Unlimited with the old engine, and though proven in minivans, the engine required a heavy foot to move the vehicle...even the lighter two-door Wrangler. I know I like the Sahara line and the 5 speed, so I want to test drive both the regular Wrangler and the Unlimited. I've had 25 forum writers tell me why the 2 door is better, and 25 tell me the 4 door is better. I know the 2 door is cheaper, quicker, lighter, and gets better gas mileage; but, the Unlimited has better highway manners, three times the cargo room, more rear passenger legroom, easy access to the rear seats, and likely better resale since Unlimiteds account for 60% of Wrangler sales. Good writing, Mr. Seabaugh. Like you, I think it's the best yet.

lasvegascolonel    - Posted September 3 2011 07:35 PM

 

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