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2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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Featuring a one-of-a-kind, four-door open-air design, the 2007 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited has room for five adult passengers – a Wrangler first – and the most cargo space ever offered in a Wrangler.

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“Combining four-door convenience with Wrangler’s unique open-air design and unmatched off-road capability, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door convertible on the market,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. 

The Wrangler Unlimited adds a full 20.6 inches to the standard 2007 Wrangler’s 95.4-inch wheelbase.  The additional length allows for a larger rear seat with three positions, as well as more hip, leg and shoulder room, as well as nearly triple the rear cargo space.    

jeep wranlger unlimited 2007

In both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited utilizes the same five-link solid-axle suspension configuration as the standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler.  The Unlimited also retains Wrangler’s removable full-framed or half doors, exposed hinges, fold-down windshield and innovative removable and convertible tops.

There are three models: Wrangler Unlimited X, Sahara and Rubicon, with hundreds of different top, door and windshield combinations.  In addition, nine exterior colors and available 16-, 17-, or 18-inch wheels will be available.

 “No other vehicle in the world can replicate the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air fun and everyday convenience and versatility,” said Mike Donoughe, Vice President – Body-on-frame Product Team.  “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.”

storage spaceProviding easy entry and exit, all four doors on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are front-hinged, with inside and outside handles, and windows that travel all the way down.  Rear doors feature exposed forged hinges, open a full 90 degrees, and provide a 26.5-inch wide opening. Rear seat passengers have a 33-inch front-to-rear couple distance and 37.2 inches of legroom.  Rear seats split 60/40, and easily fold flat, creating 83 cu. ft. of total storage volume. 

With rear seats in the upright position, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features 46.4 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the rear seat, providing more cargo space than the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2006 Hummer H3, or 2006 Nissan Xterra.  A new lockable underfloor storage area secures personal items out of sight.

Identical to the standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features an instrument panel, center stack and high-back front bucket seats.  The front-seat area provides 54.6 cu. ft. of space, providing 5.1 inches more shoulder room and 4.6 inches more hip room compared to 2006 Jeep Wrangler models.

Sunrider and Freedom Tops

A new, three-piece modular hardtop – Jeep’s Freedom Top™ – 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.

“Whether removing one of the Freedom Top panels or flipping back the Sunrider soft top, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited provides owners the flexibility to conveniently experience open-air driving in less than 30 seconds,” said Donoughe.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also features a standard Sunrider™ 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 55x60-inch sun roof opening – an opening 30 inches longer than the  standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sunrider top.

Better Off-road Capability: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for 2007

Even with the additional 20.6-inch wheelbase length, the 2007 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.

2007 jeep wrangler unlimitedThe 2007 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 stabilizer bar – Active Sway Bar System (ASBS) – delivering a 28-percent increase in wheel travel.

“A long list of proven 4x4 hardware – essential components among off-road enthusiasts – underscores the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s off-road capabilities,” said Donoughe.  “From beefy axles and heavy-duty transfer cases with low gear ratios to locking differentials, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has more mettle than any other vehicle, and more than enough to conquer a variety of off-road challenges, right out of the box.”

The highly capable underpinnings of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X and Sahara models 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.  Engineered to take on the most demanding trails, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model features enhanced heavy-duty Dana 44 front and rear axles, which also feature larger pinion shafts, pinion bearings and axle joints.

Providing armor for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s underbody components are three skid plates – protecting the fuel tank, transfer case and automatic transmission oil pan.  Two-wheel-drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models feature one skid plate to protect the fuel tank.

Four-wheel-drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X and Sahara models feature 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.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model features an Off-Road Rock-Trac™ NV241 two-speed transfer case with a 4.0:1 low-range gear ratio, as well as electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Active Sway Bar System and 32-inch B.F. Goodrich Off-road tires.

Wrangler Refinement ?

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features an even more refined on-road experience courtesy of its 116-inch wheelbase, 100-percent stiffer frame, 50-percent 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 percent.

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Ride balance in the 2007 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 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X model, low-pressure twin-tube shock absorbers are tuned to match softer coil rates, achieving optimum balance between advanced on-road handling and rugged off-road capability.  Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara and Rubicon models feature standard high-pressure monotube shocks, utilizing Low Speed Tunable (LST) valve technology.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s new recirculating-ball steering configuration features a robust cross-car steering linkage system, providing the stiffest possible steering linkage in a solid-axle vehicle.  A decreased scrub radius significantly reduces steering wheel inputs, such as bump steer from uneven road surfaces.

Standard on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability in severe driving maneuvers on any type of surface.  ESP features three modes – “full on,” “full off” and “partial on.”

Even More Powerful and Fuel-efficient Engine

New on all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models is a 3.8-liter overhead valve V-6 engine, with 202 horsepower and 237 lb.-ft. of torque – producing more horsepower and torque than its predecessor with improved fuel economy.  A standard six-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic transmission is offered. 

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. and an optional towing package that includes a 4.10 axle ratio, class III trailer hitch and two front tow hooks.

For key diesel markets outside North America, a diesel engine will also be available – for the first time in a Jeep Wrangler – with a five-speed manual transmission.

Jeep design and styling

The 2007 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 like no other Wrangler in its 65-year history.

“The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited extends Jeep design cues into a four-door, open-air form that is unmistakably Jeep Wrangler and unmistakably new,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design.  “The Wrangler Unlimited’s appearance is simple and pure, yet signals a new design approach to this familiar icon.  Every angle reflects its boldly expanded posture and adventurous spirit, constructed in a head-turning silhouette that is authentic Jeep.”

Several Jeep concept vehicles – the 1997 Jeep Dakar, 2004 Jeep Rescue and 2005 Jeep Gladiator – that explored the combination of added space and utility with Wrangler’s rugged off-road character, inspired the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s design.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s 20.6-inch 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 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited draws from the exterior, with gray and khaki colors and new grain patterns delivering a technical appearance with geometric themes. 

The instrument panel features an analog instrument cluster, four round airflow registers, six speakers and a 32-percent-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 center 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 center stack for better visibility.  Radios feature an auxiliary jack for portable MP3 compatibility.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s available navigation system provides real-time guidance and a virtual breadcrumb trail that shows where the vehicle has driven off-road, enabling the driver to retrace the route and return to the trailhead. 

Safety and Security

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited includes the highest level of safety features in the vehicle’s history:

Hot on the trails of the newly introduced 2007 Jeep Compass, 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 2007 Jeep Patriot, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited again underscores the brand’s commitment to its core attributes of freedom, adventure, mastery, authenticity and capability with its first-ever four-door convertible.

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 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited effectively grows Jeep Wrangler’s appeal by offering authentic off-road capability to those who desire more space and versatility.

Jeep’s global lineup now includes Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty (Cherokee outside North America), Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and the legendary Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

The Jeep brand continues to gain momentum, with 2005 sales up 12 percent over 2004.  More than 400,000 Jeep SUVs were sold in the U.S. last year.

The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the 2007 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.

Worldwide Availability

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will be sold in more than 100 countries throughout the world, in both left- and right-hand-drive models. 

2007 Jeep Wrangle specifications and such

Engine

Type and Description

Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled. New US-engineered engine based on a proven basic design.

Displacement

230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

 3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)

Valve System

OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters

Fuel Injection

 Sequential, multi-port, electronic

Construction

 Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads

Compression Ratio

 9.6:1

Power (SAE net)

 205 hp (153 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (53.9 hp/L)

Torque (SAE net)

 240 lb.-ft. (325 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm

Fuel Recommendation

Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2

Oil Capacity

6 qt. (5.7L) plus filter

Coolant Capacity

 13.36 qt. (12.64L) Std.

Emission Controls

Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features. Manual Transmission Meets Tier 2 Bin 5 (federal) and LEV II (CA) emission requirements. Automatic Transmission Meets Tier 2 Bin 5 (federal) and ULEV II (CA) emission requirements

Alternator

160A

Battery

600 CCA, maintenance-free

General Overall Length

173.4 (4404.4)

Overall Width (without mirrors)

73.9 (1877.1)

Height

70.9 (1800.9)

Wheelbase

116.0 (2946.4)

Track, Front

61.9 (1572.3)

Overhang, Front

26.7 (  678.2)

Overhang, Rear

30.6 (  777.2)

Maximum Payload

 1000 lbs. (454 kg) (includes occupants and cargo)

TRANSMISSION: NSG 370—MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever and hydraulic actuation clutch

1st gear ratio

 4.46

2nd gear ratio

 2.61

3rd gear ratio

 1.72

4th gear ratio

 1.25

5th gear ratio

 1.00

6th gear ratio

 0.84

Reverse gear ratio

 4.06

Axle Ratio

3.21 Std., 4.10 Opt. (Std. on Rubicon)

Overall Top Gear

2.69 Std., 3.44 Opt. (Std. on Rubicon)

42RLE automatic transmission

Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch transmission; optional; has variable line pressure (see technology section)

1st gear ratio ..

 2.84

2nd gear ratio

 1.57

3rd gear ratio

1.0

4th gear ratio

 0.69

Reverse gear ratio

 2.21

Axle Ratio

 4.10

Overall Top Gear

 2.83

Transfer cases

Type

Part-time (NV241 Command-Trac)

NV241OR Rock-Track (heavy duty)

Operating Modes

2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low

2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low

Low Range Ratio

 2.72:1

4.0:1

Center Differential Type

None

None

Clearances (off-roading specifications)

 

P225/75R16 Tire

P245/75R16 Tire

P255/75/R17 Tire

P255/70R18 Tire

LT255/75R17 Tire

Approach Angle Deg.

40.6

42.1

43.6

44.4

44.4

Breakover Angle Deg.

17.8

19

20.3

20.9

20.8

Departure Angle Deg.

37.5

38.8

40.3

40.7

40.5

Front Axle to ground

9.0 (228.6)

9.6 (243.8)

10.2 (259.1)

10.5 (266.7)

10.5 (266.7)

Rear Axle to ground

8.7 (221.0)

9.3 (236.2)

10.0 (254.0)

10.2 (259.1)

10.1 (256.5)

Competitive comparison: Jeep to Toyota 4Runner, Hummer H3

Criterion Hummer
H3
Toyota
4Runner
2006 Wrangler
Rubicon
Liberty
Limited
2007 Wrangler Unlimited 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Running ground clearance 10” 9 10 9.4” 8.7 - 10.2” (from rear axle) 10.1 (from rear axle)
Approach angle (degrees) 42 31 44 37 41-44° 44.4
Departure angle (degrees) 37 24 40.4 31.5 38-40° 40.5
Breakover angle (degrees)   28 25.4 22 18-20° 20.8

Weight

Wrangler Unlimited X, Man.  Trans..4075 lbs. (1848 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited X Auto. Trans..4100 lbs. (1860 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, Man. Trans.4269 lbs. (1936 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, Auto. Trans.4294 lbs. (1948 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Man. Trans4315 lbs. (1957 kg)
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Auto. Trans4340 lbs. (1969 kg)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity

F/R  2/3

Front Headroom

41.3 (1049.0 mm)

Front Legroom

41.0 (1041.4 mm)

Front Shoulder Room

55.8 (1417.3 mm)

Front Hip Room

55.6 (1412.2 mm)

Front Seat Travel

Driver – 9.055 (230.0mm)

Front seat travel ..passenger – 9.055 (230.0mm)

 

Front Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m)

 54.6 (1.55 cu. m)

Rear Headroom

40.4 (1026.2 mm)

Rear Legroom

37.2 (  944.9 mm)

Rear Shoulder Room

56.8 (1442.7 mm)

Rear Hip Room

 .56.7 (1440.2 mm)

Rear Rear Seat Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m)

49.4 (1.40 cu. m)

Cargo and such

Cargo Liftover Height

31.4 (  797.6 mm)

Maximum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening

58.7 (1491.0 mm)

Minimum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening

41.2 (1046.5 mm)

Maximum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening

37.1 (  942.3 mm)

Minimum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening

37.0 (  939.8 mm)

Distance between wheelhouses

 44.7 (1135.4 mm)

Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m), Rear seat folded.

86.75 (2.46 cu. m)

Rear Seat Upright

46.43 (1.31 cu. m)

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited body and chassis

Layout

 Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive & two-wheel drive; Ladder-type frame, open steel body

Front suspension

Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers—std.; Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages)  gas-charged shock absorbers—std.; Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect System (ASDS) opt.

Rear  suspension

Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers—std.; Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages)  gas-charged shock absorbers—std.

Steering Type

Power, recirculating ball with damper

Steering Overall Ratio

14.7:1 overall

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb).

 41.2 ft. (12.56 m) with  225/75R16 tires

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.5

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited brakes

Power Assist

 8 x 9 dual-diaphragm vacuum with standard Four-Wheel Anti-Lock with on- and off-road calibrations and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Parking Brake

Drum-in-hat

Front Brakes

11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper; swept area, 220.6 inches/caliper

Rear Breakes

 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper; swept area, 207.7 inches/caliper

Wheels and Tires

Standard Wheels

Painted Steel 16 x 7.0

Optional wheels

Painted Cast Aluminum 16 x 7.0

Sahara Standard wheels

Painted Cast Aluminum 17 x 7.5

Rubicon Standard wheels

Machined Cast Aluminum 17 x 7.5

Sahara Optional wheels

Painted Cast Aluminum 18 x 7.5

Standard Tires

 P225/75R16, On/Off-road, Black Side Wall, Goodyear Wrangler ST

Standard Revs per Mile (km)

712 (1146)

Optional  Tires

 P245/75R16, On/Off-road, Black Side Wall Goodyear Wrangler SRA

Revs per Mile (km)

687 (1106)

Sahara Standard

P255/75R17, On/Off-road, Outlined White Lettered Goodyear Wrangler SRA

Revs per Mile (km)

661 (1064)

Sahara Optional

P255/70R18, On/Off-road, Outlined White Lettered Bridgestone Dueler 693

Revs per Mile (km)

653 (1051)

Rubicon Standard

 LT255/75R17, Off-Road, Black Side Wall B.F. Goodrich Mud Terrain

Revs per Mile (km)

650 (1046)

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