During the Second world war the American company "jeep motors" has created SUV CJ. The car was used on the fronts and in the rear. High cross made the car indispensable in difficult road conditions. For the most part CJ was operated as a personal transport the high command of the army. The two front seats were comfortable enough to ensure that the car could sit a General or even a Marshal. In a small body could accommodate four soldiers, two hundred pounds of personal belongings or ammunition.
After the surrender of Germany quartermaster corps of the allied troops throughout the entire canned wheeled vehicles as waste. However, the military jeep "Wrangler" has decided to modify, creating on its basis the civilian version of the jeep. The development was done in no time, the car was converted, the chassis got a new soft suspension, rugged field shock was replaced with a more damping, hydraulic, double acting.
In 1948, was the serial production of a vehicle with two driving axles, but against expectations the excessive demand for the SUV followed. It took an extra effort to give the car a visual appeal as its exterior was reminiscent of the military past. Had to smooth out the corners, insert a modern grille, front round headlights replaced by rectangular.
Forty years Later at the Geneva motor show of 1986 was presented the Jeep Wrangler YJ, which, in fact, became the ancestor of the era of all-terrain vehicles. The era of SUVs, vehicles, special class, designed for operation in difficult road conditions. These machines were originally very expensive and only focused on wealthy customers that were willing to pay for prestige. Practical application of all-terrain vehicles from the beginning has been questioned, because nitro had to go only to the Rangers, Yes the farmers. Sold the jeep is bad, sometimes it even came to markdown new cars.
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In 2002, was the latest modification - jeep "Wrangler-Rubicon" (photos on the page), which literally blew up the car market. The car was so successful that the manufacturer had to seek additional reserves to expand production. It was a Rover with ideal characteristics, also the car is showing signs of crossover, and this greatly expanded the range of customers.
Weight and dimensions
Set On a jeep six-cylinder petrol engine brand 3.6 XG "Rubicon"
The Engine provides steady movement of the car with speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
The Engine is combined with a compact five-speed automatic in the standard configuration. At the request of the buyer can be established the mechanical six-speed gearbox.
Centralized system of diagonal actions, independent dual circuit. Ventilated disc brakes on all wheels. Calipers dual piston type, automatic, reflexive action. The diameter of the perforated front discs of 320 mm, rear - 285 mm.
The Rotary device of ball-nut construction with an amplitude attenuator. The tilt of the steering column is adjustable in the range of 12 degrees. The ability to change the angle of the wheel and also the height of the driver's seat and its positioning relative to the controls allows you to choose the best option, convenient for the driver.
The Main sensors are located on the dash in the left segment. Instrument panelincludes tachometer and speedometer, controllers, water temperature and oil level indicators fuel, working pressure in the brake system and tires. The center console contains the devices that provide navigation, lighting, and climate in the passenger compartment, ventilation and air-conditioning.
The Jeep "Wrangler-Rubicon", the characteristics of which meet the international standards, is considered one of the best SUVs of today. The demand for the vehicle is not reduced, sales remain stable at a high level. Jeep "Rubicon" is also a prestige model, the owners are a priori belong to the category of wealthy, successful people. Despite the fact that the car is large, it respectful both on track and on city streets. Jeep "Rubicon" with its "muscular" shape looks quite impressive.
Since 1986, off-road cars of the brand "Wrangler" began to appear all over the world, but they didn't arouse much interest. And only the jeep "Rubicon" it immediately became a popular model. One look at the car was enough to understand that this stocky slugger will be everywhere. Jeep "Wrangler-Rubicon" reviews, which always carried an enthusiastic character, double "rogue" with a canvas roof of the coal-black, was the dream of many lovers to ride on the road.
And this despite the fact that the car has always cost a lot of money. In Russia the average price for jeep "Rubicon" remains within 2.5-3.5 million rubles. The high cost is partly justified by unprecedented technical reliability, the Rover almost never breaks. And if damage does occur, repairs can be done quickly and efficiently, using genuine parts of the manufacturer.
The Maintainability of the car, almost entirely, a well-developed network exists everywhere, even in the most remote corners of our planet. "Wrangler" keeps the bar high, regardless of the cost. Maintenance staff is very well trained, polite, helpful. Jeep "Wrangler-Rubicon" (owner reviews confirm this) is one of the richest models of SUVs in terms of service and repair. Such attention on the part of the manufacturer, of course, increases the reputation of the car.
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