Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8 (A) Review
21 Oct 2011|14,308 views
The origins of Jeep came from World War II, when the American military commissioned the Willys automotive company to supply a range of vehicles suitable for combat.
Following the war, the makers of the Jeep went through several different owners, before ending up with Chrysler in the late 1980s. However, despite changing hands numerous times, the company had one constant throughout the years.
The Wrangler is the direct descendant of those wartime vehicles, and its archaic architecture has now become a classic oddity in this modern 21st century of futuristic technology. In a certain way, it oozes a bit of a cheesy cool image, as one can imagine travelling around in a Wrangler feeling like an action hero of sorts.
There is no doubt that the Wrangler has been built with toughness in mind, and the local Chrysler dealer has decided to outfit its Wrangler show car with a few bits from Chrysler's Mopar arm, to further enhance this Sahara two-door model's rugged outlook.
But can this go-anywhere, do-anything, army-derived vehicle survive Singapore's urban warfare? Or should it be consigned to the jungles of World War II?
Exterior
This particular Wrangler looks a bit different, because the local dealer, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, has decided to install several Mopar bits to showcase and emphasise the car's ruggedness.
Following the war, the makers of the Jeep went through several different owners, before ending up with Chrysler in the late 1980s. However, despite changing hands numerous times, the company had one constant throughout the years.
The Wrangler is the direct descendant of those wartime vehicles, and its archaic architecture has now become a classic oddity in this modern 21st century of futuristic technology. In a certain way, it oozes a bit of a cheesy cool image, as one can imagine travelling around in a Wrangler feeling like an action hero of sorts.
There is no doubt that the Wrangler has been built with toughness in mind, and the local Chrysler dealer has decided to outfit its Wrangler show car with a few bits from Chrysler's Mopar arm, to further enhance this Sahara two-door model's rugged outlook.
But can this go-anywhere, do-anything, army-derived vehicle survive Singapore's urban warfare? Or should it be consigned to the jungles of World War II?
Exterior
This particular Wrangler looks a bit different, because the local dealer, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, has decided to install several Mopar bits to showcase and emphasise the car's ruggedness.
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So we have proper off-roading equipment, like the front bar and winch, the hardened bonnet with the pillar-mounted air intake, as well as the mighty off-road tyres. Granted these are not strictly road-legal for Singapore's roads, but we got permission to drive the car around for a day for our article. If anything, it makes you feel invincible, ready to tackle anything that dares to get in its way.
Even without the added parts, the Wrangler still looks every bit the strongman vehicle that it has always been. The overall shape is not that far removed from the hardy military servants that served so ably in the war all those decades ago, and will probably not look out of place in a local army camp if painted in the SAF's trademark matte green.
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Interior
The Wrangler provides for just about enough room for maybe two soldiers in the back seat, plus the navigator and the driver. Four up is best, while five will find it too tight a squeeze, even among army buddies.
Access to the rear is not exactly the best though, but real men don't resort to namby-pamby clambering through the front anyway. They make good use of the Wrangler's exposed body to climb into the car, because that's just the way to do it.
Shame to say, there isn't a whole lot of room in what passes off as the boot behind the rear seats, which means that rationing of equipment is vital. You can probably cart around a few essential supplies, but heavy duty weapons will have to be carried by hand.
When the time comes to swap driver duties, you will find yourself in a typically upright position, like a military vehicle should be. The positioning of the controls is slightly reminiscent of a commercial vehicle, but they are there to serve a purpose, not provide comfort for softies.
The Wrangler provides for just about enough room for maybe two soldiers in the back seat, plus the navigator and the driver. Four up is best, while five will find it too tight a squeeze, even among army buddies.
Access to the rear is not exactly the best though, but real men don't resort to namby-pamby clambering through the front anyway. They make good use of the Wrangler's exposed body to climb into the car, because that's just the way to do it.
Shame to say, there isn't a whole lot of room in what passes off as the boot behind the rear seats, which means that rationing of equipment is vital. You can probably cart around a few essential supplies, but heavy duty weapons will have to be carried by hand.
When the time comes to swap driver duties, you will find yourself in a typically upright position, like a military vehicle should be. The positioning of the controls is slightly reminiscent of a commercial vehicle, but they are there to serve a purpose, not provide comfort for softies.
Similarly, the build of the interior are made from hardy plastics, which looks quite utilitarian. The dashboard design is probably as old as the exterior, but if it can survive a bomb blast, who really cares about the ergonomics?
The Wrangler also gets the benefit of being open-roofed, which makes it perfect for firing out at enemies from the car. But that also leaves you exposed to incoming grenades, so care must be taken when manoeuvring the Wrangler through the battlefield.
The roof itself is a very complicated structure that requires a lot of effort to put together, so that means planning is essential before you enter the war zone. Do you opt for the open strategy for easy aiming, or do you want protection from your enemy's attack? Such tactical decisions must be made before setting out, because there's no turning back.
The Wrangler also gets the benefit of being open-roofed, which makes it perfect for firing out at enemies from the car. But that also leaves you exposed to incoming grenades, so care must be taken when manoeuvring the Wrangler through the battlefield.
The roof itself is a very complicated structure that requires a lot of effort to put together, so that means planning is essential before you enter the war zone. Do you opt for the open strategy for easy aiming, or do you want protection from your enemy's attack? Such tactical decisions must be made before setting out, because there's no turning back.
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The Drive
Unfortunately, if you do find yourself under attack from enemy fire, the Wrangler might not be the best choice to quickly pull away. The 3.6-litre V6 powerplant churns out a mere 202bhp, which is barely enough to heave this 1.5-tonner around at anything more than the regulated speed limit.
Because of the chunky off-road tyres fitted to the car, the Wrangler isn't exactly as adept in manoeuvrability as well, so negotiating land mines across dangerous territory becomes a bit tricky.
However, when you think about it, the Wrangler probably doesn't need to resort to those measures anyway. Those monster wheels can cushion (or crush) most road undulations, while the car's tough construction means that you can roll over any obstacles dismissively, and charge at your foes menacingly. Any fool who dares to stand in the Wrangler's way certainly deserves to be pitied.
Above all else, the Wrangler is unparalleled when it comes to off-road ability, as evidenced by an unexpected and impromptu experience during our time with the car, which required a bit of improvised driving off the beaten track. Let's just say that it saved our lives and made us very grateful that it was the Wrangler and not any other car.
Unfortunately, if you do find yourself under attack from enemy fire, the Wrangler might not be the best choice to quickly pull away. The 3.6-litre V6 powerplant churns out a mere 202bhp, which is barely enough to heave this 1.5-tonner around at anything more than the regulated speed limit.
Because of the chunky off-road tyres fitted to the car, the Wrangler isn't exactly as adept in manoeuvrability as well, so negotiating land mines across dangerous territory becomes a bit tricky.
However, when you think about it, the Wrangler probably doesn't need to resort to those measures anyway. Those monster wheels can cushion (or crush) most road undulations, while the car's tough construction means that you can roll over any obstacles dismissively, and charge at your foes menacingly. Any fool who dares to stand in the Wrangler's way certainly deserves to be pitied.
Above all else, the Wrangler is unparalleled when it comes to off-road ability, as evidenced by an unexpected and impromptu experience during our time with the car, which required a bit of improvised driving off the beaten track. Let's just say that it saved our lives and made us very grateful that it was the Wrangler and not any other car.
Conclusion
Driving the Jeep Wrangler is like nothing you will experience in any other car. It is unique in its own special way, and despite its flaws, you'll forgive it because it's just so cool and distinct.
It may not fit in very well in the urban jungle, but if you buy one of these, you probably won't want to anyway. The Wrangler attracts a whole lot of attention, whether on the road or off. And with its raised driving position, near-permanent exposed body (unless you really want to bother fiddling with the roof), and added bits, you just can't help feeling a bit like an action hero who have just conquered the toughest of battlefields.
And everybody deserves to feel that way sometimes.
What do you think? Jot down your opinions at the comment box below.
Driving the Jeep Wrangler is like nothing you will experience in any other car. It is unique in its own special way, and despite its flaws, you'll forgive it because it's just so cool and distinct.
It may not fit in very well in the urban jungle, but if you buy one of these, you probably won't want to anyway. The Wrangler attracts a whole lot of attention, whether on the road or off. And with its raised driving position, near-permanent exposed body (unless you really want to bother fiddling with the roof), and added bits, you just can't help feeling a bit like an action hero who have just conquered the toughest of battlefields.
And everybody deserves to feel that way sometimes.
What do you think? Jot down your opinions at the comment box below.
The origins of Jeep came from World War II, when the American military commissioned the Willys automotive company to supply a range of vehicles suitable for combat.
Following the war, the makers of the Jeep went through several different owners, before ending up with Chrysler in the late 1980s. However, despite changing hands numerous times, the company had one constant throughout the years.
The Wrangler is the direct descendant of those wartime vehicles, and its archaic architecture has now become a classic oddity in this modern 21st century of futuristic technology. In a certain way, it oozes a bit of a cheesy cool image, as one can imagine travelling around in a Wrangler feeling like an action hero of sorts.
There is no doubt that the Wrangler has been built with toughness in mind, and the local Chrysler dealer has decided to outfit its Wrangler show car with a few bits from Chrysler's Mopar arm, to further enhance this Sahara two-door model's rugged outlook.
But can this go-anywhere, do-anything, army-derived vehicle survive Singapore's urban warfare? Or should it be consigned to the jungles of World War II?
Exterior
This particular Wrangler looks a bit different, because the local dealer, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, has decided to install several Mopar bits to showcase and emphasise the car's ruggedness.
Following the war, the makers of the Jeep went through several different owners, before ending up with Chrysler in the late 1980s. However, despite changing hands numerous times, the company had one constant throughout the years.
The Wrangler is the direct descendant of those wartime vehicles, and its archaic architecture has now become a classic oddity in this modern 21st century of futuristic technology. In a certain way, it oozes a bit of a cheesy cool image, as one can imagine travelling around in a Wrangler feeling like an action hero of sorts.
There is no doubt that the Wrangler has been built with toughness in mind, and the local Chrysler dealer has decided to outfit its Wrangler show car with a few bits from Chrysler's Mopar arm, to further enhance this Sahara two-door model's rugged outlook.
But can this go-anywhere, do-anything, army-derived vehicle survive Singapore's urban warfare? Or should it be consigned to the jungles of World War II?
Exterior
This particular Wrangler looks a bit different, because the local dealer, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, has decided to install several Mopar bits to showcase and emphasise the car's ruggedness.
|
So we have proper off-roading equipment, like the front bar and winch, the hardened bonnet with the pillar-mounted air intake, as well as the mighty off-road tyres. Granted these are not strictly road-legal for Singapore's roads, but we got permission to drive the car around for a day for our article. If anything, it makes you feel invincible, ready to tackle anything that dares to get in its way.
Even without the added parts, the Wrangler still looks every bit the strongman vehicle that it has always been. The overall shape is not that far removed from the hardy military servants that served so ably in the war all those decades ago, and will probably not look out of place in a local army camp if painted in the SAF's trademark matte green.
|
Interior
The Wrangler provides for just about enough room for maybe two soldiers in the back seat, plus the navigator and the driver. Four up is best, while five will find it too tight a squeeze, even among army buddies.
Access to the rear is not exactly the best though, but real men don't resort to namby-pamby clambering through the front anyway. They make good use of the Wrangler's exposed body to climb into the car, because that's just the way to do it.
Shame to say, there isn't a whole lot of room in what passes off as the boot behind the rear seats, which means that rationing of equipment is vital. You can probably cart around a few essential supplies, but heavy duty weapons will have to be carried by hand.
When the time comes to swap driver duties, you will find yourself in a typically upright position, like a military vehicle should be. The positioning of the controls is slightly reminiscent of a commercial vehicle, but they are there to serve a purpose, not provide comfort for softies.
The Wrangler provides for just about enough room for maybe two soldiers in the back seat, plus the navigator and the driver. Four up is best, while five will find it too tight a squeeze, even among army buddies.
Access to the rear is not exactly the best though, but real men don't resort to namby-pamby clambering through the front anyway. They make good use of the Wrangler's exposed body to climb into the car, because that's just the way to do it.
Shame to say, there isn't a whole lot of room in what passes off as the boot behind the rear seats, which means that rationing of equipment is vital. You can probably cart around a few essential supplies, but heavy duty weapons will have to be carried by hand.
When the time comes to swap driver duties, you will find yourself in a typically upright position, like a military vehicle should be. The positioning of the controls is slightly reminiscent of a commercial vehicle, but they are there to serve a purpose, not provide comfort for softies.
Similarly, the build of the interior are made from hardy plastics, which looks quite utilitarian. The dashboard design is probably as old as the exterior, but if it can survive a bomb blast, who really cares about the ergonomics?
The Wrangler also gets the benefit of being open-roofed, which makes it perfect for firing out at enemies from the car. But that also leaves you exposed to incoming grenades, so care must be taken when manoeuvring the Wrangler through the battlefield.
The roof itself is a very complicated structure that requires a lot of effort to put together, so that means planning is essential before you enter the war zone. Do you opt for the open strategy for easy aiming, or do you want protection from your enemy's attack? Such tactical decisions must be made before setting out, because there's no turning back.
The Wrangler also gets the benefit of being open-roofed, which makes it perfect for firing out at enemies from the car. But that also leaves you exposed to incoming grenades, so care must be taken when manoeuvring the Wrangler through the battlefield.
The roof itself is a very complicated structure that requires a lot of effort to put together, so that means planning is essential before you enter the war zone. Do you opt for the open strategy for easy aiming, or do you want protection from your enemy's attack? Such tactical decisions must be made before setting out, because there's no turning back.
|
The Drive
Unfortunately, if you do find yourself under attack from enemy fire, the Wrangler might not be the best choice to quickly pull away. The 3.6-litre V6 powerplant churns out a mere 202bhp, which is barely enough to heave this 1.5-tonner around at anything more than the regulated speed limit.
Because of the chunky off-road tyres fitted to the car, the Wrangler isn't exactly as adept in manoeuvrability as well, so negotiating land mines across dangerous territory becomes a bit tricky.
However, when you think about it, the Wrangler probably doesn't need to resort to those measures anyway. Those monster wheels can cushion (or crush) most road undulations, while the car's tough construction means that you can roll over any obstacles dismissively, and charge at your foes menacingly. Any fool who dares to stand in the Wrangler's way certainly deserves to be pitied.
Above all else, the Wrangler is unparalleled when it comes to off-road ability, as evidenced by an unexpected and impromptu experience during our time with the car, which required a bit of improvised driving off the beaten track. Let's just say that it saved our lives and made us very grateful that it was the Wrangler and not any other car.
Unfortunately, if you do find yourself under attack from enemy fire, the Wrangler might not be the best choice to quickly pull away. The 3.6-litre V6 powerplant churns out a mere 202bhp, which is barely enough to heave this 1.5-tonner around at anything more than the regulated speed limit.
Because of the chunky off-road tyres fitted to the car, the Wrangler isn't exactly as adept in manoeuvrability as well, so negotiating land mines across dangerous territory becomes a bit tricky.
However, when you think about it, the Wrangler probably doesn't need to resort to those measures anyway. Those monster wheels can cushion (or crush) most road undulations, while the car's tough construction means that you can roll over any obstacles dismissively, and charge at your foes menacingly. Any fool who dares to stand in the Wrangler's way certainly deserves to be pitied.
Above all else, the Wrangler is unparalleled when it comes to off-road ability, as evidenced by an unexpected and impromptu experience during our time with the car, which required a bit of improvised driving off the beaten track. Let's just say that it saved our lives and made us very grateful that it was the Wrangler and not any other car.
Conclusion
Driving the Jeep Wrangler is like nothing you will experience in any other car. It is unique in its own special way, and despite its flaws, you'll forgive it because it's just so cool and distinct.
It may not fit in very well in the urban jungle, but if you buy one of these, you probably won't want to anyway. The Wrangler attracts a whole lot of attention, whether on the road or off. And with its raised driving position, near-permanent exposed body (unless you really want to bother fiddling with the roof), and added bits, you just can't help feeling a bit like an action hero who have just conquered the toughest of battlefields.
And everybody deserves to feel that way sometimes.
What do you think? Jot down your opinions at the comment box below.
Driving the Jeep Wrangler is like nothing you will experience in any other car. It is unique in its own special way, and despite its flaws, you'll forgive it because it's just so cool and distinct.
It may not fit in very well in the urban jungle, but if you buy one of these, you probably won't want to anyway. The Wrangler attracts a whole lot of attention, whether on the road or off. And with its raised driving position, near-permanent exposed body (unless you really want to bother fiddling with the roof), and added bits, you just can't help feeling a bit like an action hero who have just conquered the toughest of battlefields.
And everybody deserves to feel that way sometimes.
What do you think? Jot down your opinions at the comment box below.
Photos by Ben Chia & Zachary Lau
Car Information
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8 2dr (A)
CAT B|Petrol|8.4km/L
Horsepower
151kW (202 bhp)
Torque
315 Nm
Acceleration
-
This model is no longer being sold by local distributor
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