2011 Jeep Wrangler Fort Lauderdale

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Jeep's current best-seller and brand icon, the Wrangler, receives some major updates for 2011, most notably in the form of a new interior. Now that we've seen the fresh Wrangler in person we can confirm that the changes are thorough and useful but don't undermine the vehicle's ruggedness or heritage. Read our full review below of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler in Fort Lauderdale.

2011 Full Review

The overall layout is the same, with exposed screw heads and a passenger-side grab handle, now bearing a "Jeep, Since 1941" plaque, but the materials have been thoroughly modernized. The clunky center stack now has a smoother, cleaner layout with chrome-ringed vents and up-to-date climate-control knobs. There's a new three-spoke steering wheel that incorporates cruise and audio controls, and a refreshed instrument cluster. Soft-touch materials appear on the center console (now lockable) and redesigned armrests. Two-tone interiors are now an available option, too, a welcome change from the monotone plastic setup that graced earlier Wranglers.

Exterior Walkaround and Engine Design 2011 Wrangler

On the outside, buyers can choose from five additional paint colors: Detonator Yellow, Deep Cherry Red, Sahara Tan, Cosmos Blue, and Bright White. The optional hardtop for Sahara trim levels is now body-colored, for a more cohesive exterior look. It makes the two-door Wrangler look like a Dodge Nitro and the four-door Unlimited model resemble a Mercedes G-class.

The Jeep models are mechanically unchanged from 2010, with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine and six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. Four-wheel-drive is standard on all but Unlimited models equipped with the automatic. Production of the 2011 Wranglers began earlier this week, so they'll be in dealerships soon.

So what's new for 2011?

Hill Descent Control is now standard on all Wranglers, along with the new instrument panel, center console, front and rear door panels, steering wheel, center stack, and defroster ducts. The soft-top has a 152mm-wider rear window, the door opens wider and has a detent, and power heated mirrors are available. The Freedom Top has larger rear and side windows (145 and 90 mm larger, respectively). The 2011 Wrangler Sport S model has loads of "no charge equipment," adding air conditioning, satellite radio, 17-inch Moab-style wheel, tinted windows, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior has a redesigned instrument panel and new storage areas, wth upgraded materials; a lockable console and upgraded "true" door armrests have more comfortable touch points, and the center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are now available, and larger rear windows increase visibility. The arm rest and door pull have a more ergonomic placement and design, with soft touch materials and more user-friendly locks.

Finance 2011 Jeep Wrangler West ValleySteering-wheel controls have been added for the radio, cruise control, hands-free phone, and other functions, and a new USB interface connects storage devices (thumb drives and most MP3 players) to the Media Center, which now includes streaming Bluetooth audio. Twelve-volt accessory outlets have been added, and a new 110-volt outlet is optional. The new three-spoke steering wheel with bright accents (a potential problem with the top off) and audio controls is standard.

Hex-head bolts are used throughout the interior, including on a "Jeep, Since 1941" inlay on the passenger grab handle. Added sound insulation cuts interior noise, and Sahara models have a new body-color hard top. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler colors are Detonator Yellow, Deep Cherry Red, Sahara Tan, Cosmos Blue and Bright White. Black replaces slate gray, black/dark saddle replaces dark/medium khaki on Sahara and Rubicon, and dark/medium khaki has been dropped from Sport.

2011 Jeep Wrangler Exterior Design and Trims

The Sport B is said to be gaining steering-wheel mounted audio controls, cruise, and hill descent control; Sahara is said to gain an AC outlet and auto headlights; and options now include heated power mirrors and heated front seats.

Rubicon gets "Rock-Trac" 4x4 which uses an electronic sway bar disconnect, Tru-Lok locking differentials (front and rear), and NV2410R transfer case with 4:1 gear ratio, fiving the Wrangler a 73:1 gear ratio.

Standard Wrangler 4x4s get Command-Trac I, with shift-on-the-fly 4WD (at speeds under 60 mph), low gear, and neutral setting for towing without uncoupling the driveshafts. In low gear, torque is multiplied by 2.72:1. The front axle is a Dana 30, the rear axle is a Dana 44; a Trac-Lok differential is available.

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler is otherwise expected to be similar to the 2010 models, which have standard tow hooks, fog lamps, full-length center console, front floor mats, and cloth trim with front seatback map pockets. The Sunrider soft top is easier to remove than in older (mid-2000s) models. Some buyers may end up using a grease pencil or other device to dim the bright chrome on the steering wheel, which would otherwise reflect flashes of sun with the top off.

Overview 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Perhaps the quintessential niche vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler has held the crown of ultimate off-roader ever since it was offered to the general public. This SUV's lineage goes back more than 60 years to the original military "Jeep," the now-legendary 4x4 that transported World War II soldiers and supplies over very rough terrain.

There are dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations including a three-piece modular hardtop and Sunrider soft top. The beloved AMC straight-six was replaced with a new 3.8 liter V6 with 202 horsepower and 237 lb.-ft. of torque, boosting gas mileage (17 city, 19 highway); it is not the Jeepers favorite, but appears to be standard in the 2011s. For the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep has attempted to make it more civilized via a new four-door body style and new safety and convenience features. But die-hard Jeep enthusiasts shouldn't be too worried about this softening: The latest Wrangler stays true to its original purpose of providing rugged off-road capability and distinctive style.Consumer Guide says, "Off road, it's a finely honed tool. On road, it's best considered a fun-in-the-sun runabout."