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2003 jeep wrangler review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New rubicon is factory-prepared for america's gnarliest trails. introductionjeep wrangler is a classic symbol of summer cruising and off-road rambling. The wrangler is the icon of the jeep brand, and there are no direct competitors for it. As jeep says, there's only one. headlining the 2003 jeep wrangler lineup is the rubicon, which boasts a serious off-road suspension, a powerful 4. 0-liter six-cylinder engine, a dana rear end, and other changes, all designed to improve 4x4 capabilities. Redesigned front and rear seats offer more room and are easier to work with. Redesigned exterior mirrors help reduce noise, vibration and harshness and are wider, offering a better view rearward. built along jeep's 'go anywhere, do anything' design philosophy, the new rubicon is a 4x4 gem. After driving through hell's revenge, cliff hanger, and other challenging trails around moab, i am happy to report that the rubicon passes the off-road test with flying colors. The new engine delivers 25 percent more horsepower and 18 percent more torque than the previous engine (150 hp @ 5200 rpm and 165 pounds-feet @ 4000 rpm). It works well with the standard five-speed gearbox, which is a new heavy-duty transmission with synchronized reverse gearing and improved shift quality in cold weather. Still, the se does not offer thrilling acceleration performance. At first glance, the se looks attractive, but its low price quickly rises when upgraded upholstery, a rear seat, rear carpeting, a stereo and other options are added. A variety of options is available, including the hard top. wrangler x, sport, sahara, and rubicon models come with a much more powerful 4. 0-liter six-cylinder engine rated at 190 horsepower and 235 pounds-feet of torque. The inline-6 gives up some fuel economy to the inline-4 around town, but the six-cylinder gets 19 mpg on the highway. wrangler x comes with cloth upholstery, upgraded front seats, a fold-down rear seat. The rubicon is designed to reflect the original vision realized in 1940, when jeep invented the sport-utility and dominated off-road travel. Jeep even recreated sections of the famed rubicon trail at its proving grounds in michigan to test the durability and capabilities of its newest offering. Rubicon comes equipped with diamond plate sill guards, front and rear dana axles and driver-actuated locking differentials. Standard are 31-inch tall tires and 16-inch five-spoke wheels. It's available in all of the wrangler exterior colors. all models in the lineup include a fold-down windshield, removable doors and top, and a weatherproof interior. Drivers may choose between hard- and soft-top models. That hasn't changed. All boast distinctive round headlamps. Uplevel models come with front fog lamps and bumpers and wheel wells in a contrasting color. a few additions to the exterior distinguish the rubicon from others in the lineup. A 22-inch long nameplate is prominently emblazoned on either side of the hood. Heavy-gauge diamond plate sill guards are bolted to the body sides to protect rocker panels from the damage and dings of rocks and stumps in the backcountry. Goodyear wrangler 31-inch tires are mounted on new 16-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels with a dished face to protect them from debris and obstacles. Ten inches of ground clearance helps the rubicon traverse the trail. one of the biggest decisions when buying a wrangler is selecting the top. Purists prefer the soft top, a high-quality piece of equipment that can be configured according to the weather. Folding the top down takes only a third of the time it took before a redesigned top was introduced for 2001. It comes with full-height doors and roll-up windows. Rearward visibility is aided by the rear-window defroster, wiper and washer. Wind noise is greatly reduced. Either top is far easier to remove or install than those of pre-2001 models and provides much better sealing from the elements. the new exterior mirrors are made of plastic, which jeep engineers say holds up better than metal when going off road. . interiorinside, the jeep wrangler's space is spartan but highly functional. New seat designs and fabrics make it more comfortable. All models come with a weatherproofed interior that features removable drain plugs for hosing out the interior. the wrangler remains miles away from luxurious, but improvements for 2003 make the interior more comfortable. Softer trim pieces inside offer improved head protection. New corner pods located just behind the b-pillar on both sides of the wrangler house interior lamps, providing theater lighting. Optional roof speakers are available. a new center stack with new radios improve functionality. A new, more easily removable fold-and-tumble rear seat is equipped with the latch (lower anchors and upper tethers for children) system for mounting child safety seats directly to the structure of the seat. Also, the seatbacks are higher, which improve safety for taller people. research firm j. Here, in the heart of the colorado plateau, are thousands of miles of backcountry tracks, most left over from mining days. We motored across the mixed topography of deserts and canyons with the 13,000-foot la sal mountains in the backdrop. Note: this trail rating system is different from other 4wd trail ratings in the u. S., which range from 1-10, with the rubicon trail rated a 10. We put the rubicon to the test on trails such as hell's revenge, cliff hanger, metal masher, and top of the world, which travel through forest, desert, steep ravines and rims, rivers, mountains, and moab's famous slick rock. the wrangler rubicon performed flawlessly in the rough and rugged. 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