Aimed for military service, the j8 is based on the wrangler unlimited and itll be offered as a 2door pickup or a 4door multipurpose vehicle. The 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited is the first fourdoor version of the brands signature offroader, whose open body work maintains kinship to the legendary world war ii willys military jeep. The offer applies to purchases and leases on select 2019 and 2020 jeep brand vehicles. Sep 14, 2007 the new jeep j8 marks the brands return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use the same capability that makes the jeep wrangler and wrangler unlimited famous also. The new diesel engine finally available in the wrangler adds character but doesnt come cheap shop for the 2020 jeep wrangler unlimited on cargurus. Its still a capable, trucklike vehicle with solid axles and a.
New military version of jeep wrangler unlimited reports for duty. Jeep unveils new wrangler concept for 75th anniversary. The wrangler s wheelbase will extend in the new version by about an inch and a half at 96. Aev working on jeep wrangler j8, unlimited military package. Jeep j8 military version of the wrangler unlimited. But the most efficient gaspowered version of the wrangler unlimited is the 4cylinder turbo with the 8. Jun 11, 2019 the jeep wrangler can trace its family history back more than 75 years, to when it wasnt even a jeep. Starting with the 2007 wrangler unlimited as a base platform, jeep engineers reinforced the frame to allow greater loads, up to a new maximum of 1,339 kilograms 2,950 lbs. New military version of jeep wrangler unlimited revealed. Sep 20, 2007 the new jeep j8 marks the brands return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use the same capability that makes the jeep wrangler and wrangler unlimited famous also makes. Military version of jeep wrangler unlimited reports for duty. An enclosed version of the wrangler unlimited sahara with the ecodiesel promises to be a suburban. Mar 14, 2020 the jeep wrangler is a series of compact and midsize wrangler unlimited and wrangler 2door jl fourwheel drive offroad suvs, manufactured by jeep since 1986, and currently in its fourth. Unlike its civilian brother wrangler unlimited, the j8 military jeep is more capable and versatile to allow for the many various roles it may need to perform.
Jan 24, 2015 jeep wranglers sahara takes you off road in style. With the allnew 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited as the starting point, jeep engineers increased its capability and versatility. Although the two models are very similar, the jeep wrangler unlimited is the fourdoor model of the. The new jeep j8 marks the brands return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use the same capability that makes the jeep wrangler and wrangler unlimited famous also. Get exclusive benefits, prices, choices, and safeguards on brand new jeep models. Fiat chrysler automobiles nv is saluting jeeps 75 years of military and civilian service with an allnew concept wrangler. Forums general sections general jl jlu wrangler discussions. Heres a look at the dna that drives the most famous vehicle america ever built. Search over 75,600 jeep wrangler unlimited listings to find the best local deals. Iconic jeep j8 offers cargo and towing for humanitarian, commercial and military uses. Jeep wrangler rubicon lifeguard 125 scale model kit build.
Nov 11, 2019 the jeep brand has a long military history, and the new wrangler freedom model is a small but important way we can honor those who have and continue to serve their country. A donation is made to military charities for every freedom edition vehicle built. The jeep j8 is the military version of the civilian jeep wrangler 4door unlimited. The civilian crowd including yours truly is drooling at the prospect of having this military version of the current jeep wrangler unlimited 4door available in some similar form to the public at large. Both of them use the wrangler sport s trim as a starting point for. Launched in 2008, the jeep j8 was a beefedup wrangler unlimited assembled in cairo from knockdown kits, for use in areas too demanding for conventional vehicles. The offer applies to purchases and leases on select 2018, 2019 and 2020 jeep brand vehicles. Jeep unveils 2020 wrangler freedom edition to honor u.
The wrangler jl, the most recent generation, was unveiled in late 2017 and is produced at jeeps toledo complex the wrangler is arguably an indirect progression from the. Hendrick dynamics jeep wrangler commando four wheeler. However, the 2020 jeep wrangler unlimited is an offroadfirst rig. The j8 arrives as a uniformed version of the civilian wrangler unlimited, with a few significant modifications. The fourdoor jeep wrangler unlimited underwent a full redesign in 2018 that brought an updated look and a more refined cabin. Jeep brings back wrangler freedom edition as armed forces. Iconic offroader returns to its storied roots with j8 multipurpose model primarily developed for military use but also suitable for civilian government applications.
One could certainly make the argument that this vehicle, not the jk wrangler unlimited, is really the first factoryauthorized 4door wrangler. Recently, the j8 has been submitted as a replacement for the toyota tacoma, toyota hilux. Aug 02, 2009 i want to make my 2002 tj in2 a military police style jeep, i was at the marine corp base in nc semper fi in 2006 and the mps had new jeeps panted od green w white drab numbers and usmc on the hood. The 2020 jeep wrangler continues to offer everything that anyone ever wanted in a wrangler, but in the most refined package ever. Compact suv wrangler 2door models, midsize suv wrangler unlimited and wrangler 4door models layout. The jeep j8 was essentially a beefedup jeep wrangler unlimited, with a reinforced frame for greater payloads 1,339 kg or 2,952 lb. The wrangler unlimiteds iconic styling is still as recognizable as ever, with all of the charm that makes it perennially popular. While the specifications of the new jeep wrangler freedom edition dont seem to be radically different from those of the standard wrangler or any different at all, for that matter the important detail is in the vehicles. While the unlimited is the only production fourdoor convertible. The wranglers wheelbase will extend in the new version by about an inch and a half at. The new wrangler also delivers higher levels of modernday technology.
Hendrick dynamics jeep wrangler commando four wheeler network. Jeep brings back wrangler freedom edition, an armed forces tribute just in time for veterans day, the tried and true militaryappreciation version of the classic jeep is back. Chrysler llc unveiled a wrangler unlimited version designed for military use. Jeep j8 new military version of jeep wrangler unlimited. The jeep wrangler is a series of compact and midsize wrangler unlimited and wrangler 2door jl fourwheel drive offroad suvs, manufactured by jeep since 1986, and currently in its fourth generation. Ail markets the vehicle to sectors of the government as the ail storm iii. Axles, brakes and suspension were modified including. The jeep j8 is a military vehicle based on the jeep wrangler platform. Jeep is back in uniform new military version of jeep. For the first time since the early 1980s, jeep has in its ranks a military vehicle. Jeep yj, jeep tj, jeep jk, jeep jl, jeep j8 military version jeep sahara, jeep wrangler unlimited. The production version of the jeep wrangler j8 made its euro debut at jeep. Jun 18, 2018 the allnew 2018 jeep wrangler is no doubt an impressive piece of machinery.
New military version of jeep wrangler unlimited reports for duty iconic offroader returns to its storied roots with j8 multipurpose model primarily developed for military use but also suitable for civilian government applicationsauburn hills, mich. The suv brand, which was founded on july 15, 1941, announced on friday. Interesting bit of jeep news, jeep has created a military version of the jeep wrangler unlimited called the j8. The jeep wrangler jk is the third generation of the jeep wrangler offroad vehicle. Rhino xt ussv is a militarygrade jeep wrangler unlimited, complete with. While the first jeep wrangler model was released for the 1987 model year, the first jeep wrangler unlimited model wasnt released until 20 years later in 2007 with the debut of the jk wrangler generation. The jeep j8 its the eighth version of the wrangler has been.
Users ranked 2020 jeep wrangler unlimited against other cars which they droveowned. The frame of the wrangler unlimited is reinforced for increased ruggedness and to allow greater payloads up to a maximum of 1,339 kg 2,952 lbs. Military car buying program military autosource mas. The jk series 2007 wrangler unlimited was unveiled at the new york auto. The jeep brand has a long military history, and the new wrangler freedom model is a small but important way we can honor those who have and continue to serve their country. In 2007 chrysler publicly presented the jeep j8 mpv multipurpose vehicle designed specifically for military and government duty like the original early 1940s willys and ford gpws of world war ii the jeep j8 has a multiuse design with the flexibility to. Jeep wrangler on steroids built with military in mind cnet. The new jeep j8 marks the brands return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use the same capability that makes the jeep wrangler and wrangler unlimited famous also makes. The jeep wrangler tj had a 4door military version autotrader. Military version of jeep wrangler unlimited reports for. The jeep wrangler is a series of compact and midsize wrangler unlimited and wrangler 2door jl fourwheel drive offroad suvs, manufactured by jeep since 1986, and currently in its fourth. Sep 12, 2009 chrysler has teamed up with the jankel group to market a new tactical version of the commercially available jeep unlimited.
Just in time for veterans day, the tried and true militaryappreciation version of the classic jeep is back. Jeep brings back wrangler freedom edition as armed forces tribute. Nov 10, 2019 jeep brings back wrangler freedom edition, an armed forces tribute just in time for veterans day, the tried and true military appreciation version of the classic jeep is back. The jeep wrangler can trace its family history back more than 75 years, to when it wasnt even a jeep. Known by fans as the jl wrangler, based on jeeps engineering code, its naturally more capable than the jk wrangler that its replacing. Axles, brakes and suspension components are engineered specifically for more demanding military and civilian government use. Chrysler has teamed up with the jankel group to market a new tactical version of the commercially available jeep unlimited. The new jeep j8 marks the brands return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use the same capability that makes the jeep wrangler and wrangler unlimited famous also makes the jeep j8 a truly multipurpose vehicle. Feb 21, 2020 the new diesel engine finally available in the wrangler adds character but doesnt come cheap shop for the 2020 jeep wrangler unlimited on cargurus. Be sure to follow all instructions in owners manual for removal of top, doors and lowering of windshield. Jeep wrangler yj, jeep tj, jeep wrangler unlimited, jeep truck, off road adventure, cool jeeps, jeep accessories, 4x4 trucks, jeep life rock garden at rock run trail riding jeeps offroad monster trucks club rock vehicles garden off road. The wrangler was unveiled at the 2006 north american international auto show in detroit, the jk series 2007 wrangler unlimited at the 2006 new york auto show the cars body and chassis were completely redesigned during the era when jeep was part of daimlerchrysler. The wrangler was unveiled at the 2006 north american international auto show in detroit, the jk series 2007 wrangler unlimited at the 2006 new york auto show.