Two weeks into our long-term drive of the Jeep Wrangler, I’m thoroughly enjoying the experience. For someone constantly behind the wheel of ultra-modern vehicles packed with high-tech features, driving a Wrangler is effectively akin to a detox session. This thing is a veritable throwback to the Forties, when the original Jeep revolutionised the concept of off-roading.
It’s not just in appearance that the Wrangler harks back to the olden times, though. The cabin is as Spartan as they come, with just the basic controls placed on a simple, hard plastic dashboard. Hardly anything in there is automatic, except the transmission in our tester’s case. So if you’re someone used to convenience features such as automatic parking, or aids like reversing cameras, blind-spot warnings, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, then you’ll have to unlearn all those habits. Here, you are in control, with no electronic nannies. There isn’t even an auto headlight feature. So you will have to use that stalk beside the steering wheel to switch the lights on and off. If all that sounds like a lot of work, this isn’t a car for you.
Week 4: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jumping from the Caddie into the Jeep is like entering a different era of motoring
December 27, 2016Week 1: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Iconic 4x4 arrives at the wheels HQ for a long-term evaluation, but we’ve got a bigger challenge in store for it
December 05, 2016Week 11: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Living with this car on a daily basis, especially if your job entails a lot of driving, will cost you a fair bit in go-juice money…
February 14, 2017Week 9: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
It’s time for the Jeep to return to the dealership for some performance loving
January 31, 2017Week 10: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Our long-termer returns following a host of mechanical upgrades. So how do they all add up?
February 06, 2017