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New car reviews » 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4

Better than: an old mail Jeep?
But not as good as: a ZAV
GRM Bang For The Buck Index: 66.47  

Sometimes you need to go off-road—like, way off-road. When? Well, maybe when zombies are attacking. Or if you just need a killer shortcut. This is where the Jeep comes in.

We recently sampled the Wrangler Sahara 4x4, and it was a loaded one, too: two-tone leather seats ($700), USB port ($385), towing setup ($270), four-speed automatic ($825), media center/GPS navigation ($1035), three-piece hard top ($735) and a lot more.

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Steve Chryssos Associate Publisher:

What new vehicle rides like a covered wagon and has the creature comforts of 77 Pinto? It’s the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4, of course. Why do I want one so very badly? Because it makes the perfect beach and trail vehicle. The Sahara’s time tested drivetrain and suspension are escape tools. The acronym “J-E-E-P” might as well stand for Get Me the Hell Out of Here!

Reader comments:

  1. pinchvalve: — Jun 6, 2011 1:40 p.m.

    Rented a 4-door recently. You can lift off at 65mph and feel the aerodynamics slowing you immediately.

  2. Auto ADD: — Jun 6, 2011 5:15 p.m.

    I miss my old CJ5 right up until I get to the gas station. 13mpg wasn’t too bad at $1 a gallon but really sucks at $4.

2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Specs:

Drivetrain Layout:
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Engine:
3.8 liter V-6
Horsepower:
202 bhp at 5200 rpm
Torque:
237 lb.-ft at 4000 rpm
Transmission:
automatic
Brakes:
(front)
(rear)
Weight:
3976 pounds
Price:
Base: $27245
As tested: $33085

Staff Ratings:

Stock Performance:
***1/2
Performance Potential:
****
Daily Driver Manners:
**1/2
Fit and Finish:
***1/2
Overall:
***1/2

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