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1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler
Date Published: 2/20/08

1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler
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$1,300 - 4,300

Class:
Compact SUV
1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Jeep Wrangler 6-cylinder Rating
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 2
Ride Quality 2
Steering/Handling/Braking 2
Quietness 1
Controls/Materials 3
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 2
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 3
Total Score: 27
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
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1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler Review
The popular Wrangler sport utility debuted in May 1986 to replace the ancient military-style CJ. A fuel-injected, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine was standard on base and low-budget S Wranglers, as well as those with the Islander and Sahara option groups. A carbureted 4.2-liter inline six was optional on all but the S version and standard on the top-of-the-line Laredo. All 6-cylinder Wranglers could get a 3-speed automatic transmission to replace the usual 5-speed manual gearbox. Part-time 4-wheel drive was standard and both soft and hard tops were available. For 1990, soft-top Wranglers got locks for their half-steel doors. Hardtop versions gained a rear wiper/washer.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Jeep Wrangler: Wranglers got a big performance boost in 1991, via a newly available 6-cylinder engine, using fuel injection and making 180 horsepower instead of the prior 112. The 4-cylinder engine added six horsepower.
1992 Jeep Wrangler: Rear shoulder belts went into 1992 Wranglers, attached to a newly extended rollbar, but the 4x4s changed little otherwise.
1993 Jeep Wrangler: Wrangler became the first mini 4x4 to offer antilock braking, available only on 6-cylinder models.
1994 Jeep Wrangler: An automatic transmission became available with 4-cylinder engines late this year. A center high-mounted stoplamp was installed.
1995 Jeep Wrangler: S and SE Wranglers returned for a final outing. No 1996 Wranglers went on sale, but a redesigned model arrived during that year, as an early '97.
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