More geared to onroad folks, but they give a decent overview of the newest model.

One thing that stood out to me was the comment one of the guys made about it being a good move they went back to the round headlight grille a “few years ago”. yeah, you could say it’s been a few years since that change…LOL …and yes, this is a review of the 2007 model.

This is some serious offroading - about 10 minutes of it, in fact.

This is the sort of stuff I LOVE - tight, technical and a real test of driver skill, confidence and vehicle awareness.

This is a game of inches, not miles. And sometimes, even inches would be a luxury. (Same the smarmy jokes…)

Been slow on the Jeep news lately, so let’s just take a look at this new rig and offer some opinions…

Shout out to Mike at Jeep News Now for first posting the pic in our world.
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OK, whether this is an “Unlimited” version, as originally suggested is open to debate. Doesn’t look that much longer in the rear end.

Regardless, it is what it is. A spiffy new ride for Jeepers to lust after. Or not.

I mean, I’m used to driving long-wheel base Jeeps offroad. They’re different than Wranglers - not as nimble. Sure the longer rigs are better on hill climbs, check out that break-over angle. If the 2007 Jeep Wranglers have low t-case skid plates like the older Wranglers came from the factory with, it’ll make for LOTS of noise on the trail.

Now, since even Jeepers spend most of their time on-road, I’m sure the payoff in very much increased ride comfort will be a no-brainer for most.

Besides, the lift kits on the market, or due out shortly, will give you the space you need between your underside and terra-firma. Slap on 33’s and be done with it. Reminds me of my Cherokee and Comanche, in fact.

Damn, now I want a 4 door Wrangler Rubicon, too.

Well, it was a typical entrance for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Not typical that new Wranglers are normally shown this way, but typical for what it can, and does, often do.

Buried under six-tons of mud, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was introduced at the New York International Auto Show Wednesday.

Picture this: A fire truck roars in with sirens blaring. The team of firefighters blasts mud off the first-ever four-door Wrangler.

When uncovered, Jeep’s classic featured room for five passengers, removable tops and doors, and class-leading off-road capability.

…and now we have a 4-door Jeep Wrangler. This should be a worthy replacement for the old Cherokee - so all those whining about it’s passing and lamenting the Liberty as it’s replacement can shut up - we now have a worthy successor.