2008 Jeep Wrangler update
Jeep Australia has announced today that it will launch an updated 2008 model Wrangler with a host of additions to the standard vehicle line-up. The biggest update is the much anticipated CRD off-road group which can be optioned to any turbo diesel model.
The Wrangler range starts from $30,990 for the two door and goes all the way to $45,990 for the 3.8-litre V6 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
The petrol variant are powered by a 3.8-litre V6 with 146kW and 315Nm of torque while diesel lovers are satisfied with a 2.8-litre four cylinder turbodiesel with 130kW and a massive 400Nm of torque.
Standard features for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler:
- Standard tyre pressure warning lamp
- Standard 17 inch alloy wheels across the entire range
- 2.8L CRD with automatic transmission now has 460Nm of torque (2.8L CRD with manual transmission remains unchanged at 410Nm)
- 3.73:1 axle ratio (replaces 4.10) on automatic models
- Unlimited models now receive an 85L fuel tank
- New colour added called Detonator Yellow
- Dual Top Standard on Rubicon and Rubicon Unlimited (Rubicon axle ratio remains unchanged)
The CRD off-road group pack is an optional extra ($3,000) on Diesel models and includes:
- Rear axle differential locker
- 3.73 Axle ratio (Manual and Automatic)
- Electronic front sway-bar disconnect
2008 Jeep Wrangler:
- Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.8L V6 Petrol 6M $30,990
- Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.8L V6 Petrol 4A $32,990
- Jeep Wrangler Sport 2.8L I4 Diesel 6M $35,490
- Jeep Wrangler Sport 2.8L I4 Diesel 5A $37,490
- Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8L V6 Petrol 6M $39,990
- Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8L V6 Petrol 4A $41,990
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited:
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 3.8L V6 Petrol 6M $34,990
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 3.8L V6 Petrol 4A $36,990
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 2.8L I4 Diesel 6M $39,490
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 2.8L I4 Diesel 5A $41,490
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 3.8L V6 Petrol 6M $43,990
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 3.8L V6 Petrol 4A $45,990
OPTIONS PRICING - Recommended retail pricing listed below
2008 Jeep Wrangler (2/4-Door):
- Premium paint (Sport and Rubicon) - $300
- Front seat-mounted side airbags (Sport and Rubicon) - $600
- MyGIG unit, DVD/20GB-HD and satellite navigation - $ 2,500
- Renegade pack (Sport only) - $2,500/$3,000 for four door
- CRD off-road group - $3,000