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    Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (2008) price & specs

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    $55,990†
    3.8L petrol3D Sport Utility Vehicle4 SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Rubicon

    Overview

    The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 3rd March 2007. The Jeep Wrangler is regarded as a large SUV built in USA with prices starting at $55,990 before on-road costs.

    This Jeep Wrangler is powered by a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 146 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 315 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Jeep claims the Wrangler Rubicon uses 9.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 273g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 737km per full tank

    The Jeep Wrangler measures 1865mm (73.4 inches) in height, 3947mm (155.4 inches) in length, 1872mm (73.7 inches) in width with a 2424mm (95.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1890kg (4166.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Wrangler Rubicon comes standard with 255/75 Rnull front tyres and 255/75 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has a 238mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    68.78 - 77.25 kW/t
    54.98 kW/t
    114.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    490 litres
    190 litres
    1,310 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.5 - 97 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    97 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    603 - 737 km
    588 km
    915 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,263 kg
    2,263 kg
    3,030 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,300 kg
    Approach Angle
    36.4 - 38.4°
    25.6°
    38.4°
    Departure Angle
    29.8 - 31.4°
    22.9°
    34.8°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    238 mm
    200 mm
    238 mm

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    Dimensions

    3,947 mm
    1,872 mm
    1,865 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,947 mm
    Overall Width1,872 mm
    Overall Height1,865 mm
    Wheelbase2,424 mm
    Turning Circle10,640 mm
    Load Capacity373 mm

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    Rubicon

    3.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $55,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 273
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 96.0
    Engine (cc): 3778
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.8
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 87.0
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 737
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 458
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 30
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.5

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
    Maximum Speed (mph): 112

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 199
    Maximum Power (kW): 146
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 315
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
    Selection: Manual

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Code: 42rle
    Description: Automatic
    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Other

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: TK

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine
    Location: Fuel Tank
    Location: Transfer Case

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 56.5
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1600
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 490

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10640
    Front Track (in): 61.9
    Front Track (mm): 1572
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.4
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 238
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.9
    Overall Height (in): 73.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1865
    Overall Length (in): 155.4
    Overall Length (mm): 3947
    Overall Width (in): 73.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1872
    Rear Track (in): 61.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1572
    Wheelbase (in): 95.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2424

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 41.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 1048
    Rear Headroom (in): 40.4
    Rear Headroom (mm): 1025
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1413
    Rear Hip Room (in): 44.7
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1136
    Front Leg Room (in): 40.9
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1040
    Rear Leg Room (in): 35.6
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 905
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1416
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 61.7
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1566

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 38.4
    Departure Angle: 31.4

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Single Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

    Convertible Roof

    Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
    Hard Operation: Removable
    Roof Hard Type: Hard
    Roof Soft Operation: Removable
    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3527
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2263
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4989
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1890
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4167
    Tare Weight (kg): 1371

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 7

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 4
    Configuration: 2+2

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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