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2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Quick Spin
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TO THE POINT What’s New? Jeep stretches the Wrangler wheelbase to add more rear seat room and cargo space. Towing capacity is up and soft-top models have a new Sunrider sunroof feature.
Selling Points: Space for four adults and their stuff; true “convertible” with the top off and doors removed; legendary off-roading capability
Deal Breakers: Soft-top is a pain; miserable fuel economy; lots of interior racket on the highway; sloppy paved-road handling
Our Advice: Buy a Wrangler Unlimited if you need its four-wheeling capability or want to enjoy slow-speed, fun-in-the-sun activities with friends.

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Click to enlarge. 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport What’s New? With more space for people and cargo, plus greater towing capacity and a new Sunrider sunroof design, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited means more fun for everyone.

To make extra space for more people and the things they love to take with them for the journey, Jeep stretched the Wrangler a total of 15 inches, adding about 400 pounds to the curb weight along with more than a foot of load floor space behind the back seat while giving rear occupants another two inches of legroom. The result is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which costs about $750 more than a regular Wrangler Sport.

Click to enlarge. 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sunrider soft-top With 10 more inches of wheelbase, Jeep says that the Wrangler Unlimited features a smoother and quieter ride than its forebear, while doubling the cargo volume to 63.3 cubic feet behind the folding and removable rear bench seat. To make access to the back seat easier, a tip-and-slide feature like the one on the front passenger’s seat has been added to the driver’s seat.

In addition to added comfort and cargo space, the Wrangler Unlimited’s longer wheelbase gives it a tow rating of 3,500 pounds, a 1,500-lb. improvement over the standard Wrangler. And don’t think that because the Wrangler Unlimited is longer that its legendary off-roading capabilities are hampered. Compared to a regular Wrangler, the Unlimited improves upon ground clearance and approach angle (9.5 inches vs. 8.9 inches and 44.2 degrees vs. 42 degrees, respectively). When it comes to breakover angle and departure angle, the Unlimited is less adept than a standard Wrangler, but still boasts numbers of 21.4 degrees for breakover and 27.7 degrees for departure angle, compared to 22.3 degrees and 31.4 degrees for a Wrangler Sport.

Another new feature unique to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Sunrider soft-top design, which includes a “sunroof” that lets the sun shine in without needing to remove the entire roof for convertible fun.


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