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    Jeep Wrangler 1997

    Jeep Wrangler 1997

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    $5,830

    The 1997 Jeep Wrangler range of configurations is currently priced from $4,840.

    Our most recent review of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.

    You can read the full review here.

    This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Jeep Wrangler: Great off-road, Four-cylinder 2.8-litre turbo-diesel

    The 1997 Jeep Wrangler carries a braked towing capacity of up to 900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

    The Jeep Wrangler is also known as Jeep YJ, Jeep TJ, Jeep JK, Jeep JL, Jeep J8 (Military version), Jeep Saharam, Jeep Willys (Iceland), Jeep CJ5, Jeep CJ7, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in markets outside Australia.

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    14.5L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    3 Speed Automatic
    Unleaded Petrol
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    Overview
    Likes
    Great off-road
    Four-cylinder 2.8-litre turbo-diesel
    Dislikes
    Soft-top is pretty slow and fiddly to operate
    Post 2007 4.0-litre engine gets harsh in the upper reaches
    This isn't the sort of car you toss at bends

    Jeep Wrangler 1997 FAQs

    Milky problem also in Wrangler

    Good tip for anyone with milky windows in their soft tops.

    Up in the air

    IT'S hard to say the airbags should have deployed without knowing more about the crash, but my feeling is they probably wouldn't have at that speed. Deployment is a last resort in a crash that would otherwise be life-threatening. At 40km/h the impact would probably have been absorbed by the crumple zones. It was probably low impact, even though the Jeep sustained a lot of damage.

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    Jeep Wrangler 1997 Pricing & Specs

    The Jeep Wrangler 1997 prices range from $5,830 for the basic trim level SUV Sport (4x4) to $9,570 for the top of the range SUV Renegade (4x4).

    $4,840
    Based on third party pricing data.
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    Jeep Wrangler 1997 Dimensions

    Dimensions for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1740mm x 1748mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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    Jeep Wrangler 1997 Towing Capacity

    The 1997 Jeep Wrangler has maximum towing capacity of 900kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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    Jeep Wrangler 1997 Fuel consumption

    Fuel consumption for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Jeep Wrangler currently offers fuel consumption from 14.5L/100km.
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    Jeep Wrangler 1997 Wheel Size

    Wheel size for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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