Featuring a one-of-a-kind, four-door open-air design, the 2009 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited expands the Jeep experience to new dimensions. With room for five adult passengers and the most cargo space ever offered in a Wrangler, the Unlimited combines class-leading off-road capability with everyday practicality.
The all-new 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited grows to mid-size SUV proportions, offering even more comfort and space, even more versatility, even more open-air options, even more off-road capability, even more on-road refinement, even more convenience and safety features, and even more power and fuel efficiency.
"Combining four-door convenience with Wrangler's unique open-air design and unmatched off-road capability, the 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited remains the only four-door convertible on the market," said Trent Barcroft, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Chrysler International - Dubai Business Office. "The Wrangler Unlimited offers more space and versatility to customers who always wanted a Wrangler."
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited utilises the same five-link solid-axle suspension configuration as the standard 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also retains Wrangler's coveted removable full-framed or half doors, exposed hinges, fold-down windshield and innovative removable and convertible tops.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is offered as a Sahara models and will feature numerous top, door and windshield combinations. In addition, available standard 17inch wheels are offered.
Even More Space, Comfort and Versatility
While maintaining its legendary off-road capability, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a spacious interior that takes comfort and convenience to new lengths. Its 2.88 cubic metres of total interior space provides room for five adult passengers and delivers more cargo storage and seating configurations than ever before.
"No other vehicle in the world can replicate the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air fun and everyday convenience and versatility," added Barcroft. "Whether it's used as a daily driver or for extreme rock crawling, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has the ability to turn mountains into mole hills, while comfortably carrying passengers and gear."
The all-new 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers rear-seat passengers a 838mm front-to-rear couple distance and 945mm of legroom. Rear seats split 60/40, and easily fold flat, creating 2.32 cubic metres of total storage volume.
With rear seats in the upright position, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features 1.3 cubic metres of cargo space behind the rear seat, providing more cargo space than many of its competitors. A new lockable underfloor storage area secures personal items out of sight.
Even More Open-air Fun for Even More Passengers
An all-new, three-piece modular hardtop - Jeep's Freedom Top TM - features three removable panels for a variety of open-air driving configurations. The left- and right-front passenger panels may be stored inside the vehicle, while the rear section can remain in place or be removed separately.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also features a standard Sunrider TM soft top, which includes a "sun roof" feature as well as the full top-down option. This soft top provides a second open-air option by folding the soft top back completely over the first- and second-row occupants, creating a 1,397mm x 1,524mm sun roof opening - an opening 762mm longer than the standard 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sunrider top.
Even More Legendary Off-road Capability
Even with the additional 523mm wheelbase length, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited achieves off-road leadership among all SUVs in its class. Superior ground clearance combined with short front and rear overhangs enable Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to navigate the most rigorous off-road trails.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a best-in-class approach angle of 44.4 degrees, breakover angle of 20.8 degrees, and best-in-class 40.5 degree departure angle - all more than worthy of negotiating extreme obstacles. Additionally, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers an available electronic-disconnecting front stabiliser bar - Active Sway Bar System (ASBS) - delivering a 28% increase in wheel travel.
The highly capable underpinnings of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited include an enhanced Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle - each featuring larger pinion shafts, pinion bearings and axle joints for increased durability compared to its predecessor.
Providing armour for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's under body components are three skid plates - protecting the fuel tank, transfer case and automatic transmission oil pan.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features the second-generation Command-Trac® NV241, part-time, two-speed transfer case, featuring a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. An optional Trac-Lok® limited-slip rear differential provides extra torque and grip during low-traction situations.
Even More On-road Refinement
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features an even more refined on-road experience courtesy of its 2,946mm wheelbase, all-new 100% stiffer frame, 50% stiffer body and refined five-link coil suspension. In addition, new steering and suspension geometry provides precise ride and handling characteristics, while new sound-deadening techniques reduce cabin noise by more than 20%.
Ride balance in the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited achieves minimal body lean when cornering and braking due to the five-link coil suspension's new upper and lower control arms and full-width forged-steel track bars. Also, lower suspension spring rates provide a softer, more comfortable on-road ride.
Standard on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability in severe driving manoeuvres on any type of surface. ESP features three modes - "full on," "full off" and "partial on."
Even More Powerful and Fuel-efficient Engine
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is powered by a 3.8 litre overhead valve V6 engine, with 202 hp and 321 Nm of torque. A standard six-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic transmission is offered.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a towing capacity of 1,589kg and an optional towing package that includes a 4.10 axle ratio, class III trailer hitch and two front tow hooks.
Even More Authentic Jeep Design
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited takes on a radical four-door open-air design with Jeep-signature design cues - classic round headlamps, seven-slot grille, trapezoidal wheel flares and exposed forged hinges merged with Wrangler Unlimited's longer wheelbase, front-hinged rear doors, exposed B-pillar and larger sport bar - creating a stance that commands attention.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's 523mm longer wheelbase with full-framed or half rear doors is encompassed by taut lines, sharp angles and planar surfaces, appearing not so much styled as constructed. The result is a design that is simple, strong and purpose-built, giving Wrangler Unlimited a military quality - upright and rugged, and imposing without being intimidating.
The interior design of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited draws from the exterior, with a straightforward, purposeful, yet contemporary theme that delivers a new level of comfort, spaciousness and convenience.
The instrument panel features an all-new analog instrument cluster, four round airflow registers, six speakers and a larger locking glove box. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's tweeter speakers are located on top of the instrument panel and face each opposing occupant for optimal left- and right-channel clarity.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's centre stack provides easy-to-reach controls for audio system, HVAC, power window and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) switches. An available 368-watt Alpine stereo with optional navigation system is located at the top of the centre stack for better visibility. Radios feature an auxiliary jack for portable MP3 compatibility.
Even More Safety and Security Features
Like all Jeep vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is designed to improve handling and accident avoidance, and provide protection. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited includes the highest level of safety features ever offered in the vehicle's history in order to provide customers the ability to safely "go anywhere, do anything."
Even more vehicles in your local Jeep showroom
The Jeep brand offers customers even more with the range expansion of rugged, versatile, innovative four-wheel-drive vehicles, further solidifying its standing as a sport-utility manufacturer of repute.
The Jeep Wrangler customer is truly unique in that many have wanted a Wrangler for years. "I've always wanted one" is a commonly expressed sentiment. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited effectively enhances Jeep Wrangler's appeal by offering authentic off-road capability to those who desire more space and versatility.
Jeep Trail Rated®
The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited verifies that the vehicle has been designed to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions identified by five key off-road performance categories: traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording.
Jeep Trail Rated is an industry-leading methodology that objectively measures and consistently predicts off-road performance for all Jeep vehicles. Through a combination of natural and controlled field tests, as well as computer-simulated environments, Jeep Trail Rated provides a repeatable and consistent measurement of off-road performance for Jeep vehicles. Only Jeep vehicles are Trail Rated.
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