AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
- Jeep® Wrangler Xtreme Recon package offers 35-inch tires
straight from the factory; further improving approach angle,
departure angle, ground clearance and water fording capability
- Customer orders now open with production at the Toledo (Ohio)
Assembly Plant starting in August
- Industry-first 100:1 crawl ratio from the factory will be
available for ordering on the Wrangler Rubicon later this year
Jeep® 4x4 capability is legendary, and the brand continues its
leadership position as the most capable 4x4 in the world.
As the brand continues its 80th Anniversary this year, it is
elevating its capability game yet again with the introduction of
the new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package at the 2021 Chicago Auto
Show on July 14.
"For the first time ever, the new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon
Package delivers 35-inch tires straight from the factory," said
Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep
Brand North America. "We have been listening to and watching our
customers make this one of the most popular modifications to their
Wranglers, and now we will deliver this exciting new package, along
with an industry-first 100:1 crawl ratio, off the showroom floor at
our Jeep dealerships."
The new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package includes:
- LT315/70R17C (35-inch) BF Goodrich KO2 All-Terrain Tires
- 17-inch x 8-inch Beadlock Capable Wheels
- 4.56:1 Axle Ratio
- 1.5-inch Factory Suspension Lift with uniquely tuned
shocks
The results: Best-in-class approach angle, departure angle,
ground clearance and water fording capability:
- Approach angle – 47.4 degrees
- Breakover angle – 26.7 degrees
- Departure angle – 40.4 degrees
- Ground clearance – 12.9 inches
- Water fording – 33.6 inches
Customers can now order the Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon package
on both Wrangler Rubicon 4-door and Wrangler Rubicon 392 models.
Production at the Toledo
(Ohio) Assembly Plant will start
in August.
A new 4.88:1 axle ratio will be available on the Wrangler
Rubicon. When paired with the six-speed manual transmission, this
optional axle ratio delivers a best-in-class 100:1 crawl ratio for
increased wheel torque and control when navigating off-road
obstacles. The 4.88:1 axle ratio will be available for ordering
later in 2021.
Be sure to check out the Jeep brand reveal at the Chicago Auto
Show for more on this and the new 2022 Jeep Compass on July 14, 2021.
Jeep Brand
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with capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek
extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation
to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles
that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle
any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and
customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep lineup,
is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep owners
the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass,
Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer
demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left- and
right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel
powertrain options. Jeep is part of the portfolio of brands offered
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