CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine found on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Produces 285-hp, a significant jump compared to the 202-horsepower generated by the previous engine. Jeep engineers also replaced the four-speed transmission and fitted a new five-speed unit, with the added allowing for more refined gear shifting and gear selection in a more fuel-efficient rpm range. Off-roaders will also appreciate the lower first-gear ratio That allows the new automatic transmission to have a lower crawl ratio in off-road Situations. The 2011 Wrangler Achieved a 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway rating, while the 2012 Wrangler ups Those numbers to 17/21 for the manual models or 16/20 for the automatic.
The 2012 Wrangler features refined cabin offers available heated front seats, automatic temperature control, steering wheel-mounted controls, 12-volt accessory outlets, and a 115-volt (150-watt) AC power inverter in the console. Also available are the U Connectsystem with voice recognition functions, streaming audio and Bluetooth phone connection ability, integrated navigation and SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability. It's also equipped with steering wheel controls, automatic temperature controls, heated seats and power mirrors.
The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited come equipped with a number of safety and security features, Such as standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, trailer-Sway controls and hill-start assist (to the make hill starts Easier and safer). A feature found on all automatic Wranglers is Downhill Assist, the which allows the driver to focus on steering the Jeep while braking is controlled electronically to help tackle off-road terrain down hill.
That said, we're happy to report the 2012 Wrangler drives around town comfortably. The five-speed transmission definitely plays its roll in the Wrangler's improvements and compliments the new engine with smooth shift Transitions at pretty much any speed. Ergonomic functions inside the Wrangler are also a nice touch.
Looking to test the locking differentials we took our Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to the Cleveland National Forest. At times, the Unlimited Rubicon traversing uneven rocky terrain made look easy. The transfer case and fuel tank skid plate shields on the Rubicon also Provide added protection for the undercarriage while off-roading.
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