Chennai, Aug 14: FCA, announced the introduction and start-of-sale of the new generation Jeep Wrangler in India. The iconic five-door4x4 from Jeep was unveiled by Indian cricketing legend, Kapil Dev, who was guest of honour at the vehicle’s press launch. “We wanted one legend to launch another legend,” said president and managing director, FCA India, Kevin Flynn.
The new generation Jeep Wrangler,the most capable production 4×4 vehicle in the world was launched at ₹63.94 lakh and will goon sale in ten Jeep destination stores across India. Kevin Flynn said, “We are pleased to present the legendary all-new Jeep Wrangler to our Indian customers who have been eagerly waiting for this New Generation model.” He added, “The iconic Wrangler is an important vehicle for us to have in our portfolio as it is the flag bearer of Jeep values and has been part of the brand’s illustrious history for nearly eight decades, across the globe, and in India since its introduction in 2016.”
The Jeep Wrangler features an extra wheelbase, five-door offered in India with fold-down windshield, removable roof and doors, more than 70 safety and security features. It is powered by an inline four-cylinder, 2.0-litre, high torque turbocharged petrol engine. It comes with an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, selecTrac 4WD system standard with crawl ratio of 2.72:1. It also has sharper exterior and sophisticated black leather interior and manufacturer’s warranty offered for two years.