Many people know that there are two kinds of Wrangler: (also known as Robin Hood) and (), but may not know what Wrangler's YJ, TJ, JK, JL stands for.
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In fact, these are all models from the first generation to the fourth generation of the Wrangler.
YJ generation Wrangler: From 1987 to 1996, Jeep launched the only square-headed tough guy in the family - YJ.
▲The CJ type is on the left, and the YJ type is on the right
The name is also inherited from the YJ model, which symbolizes the freedom-loving western cowboy.
TJ Wrangler 2nd generation: 1997 - This is the Wrangler's cross-century model. In 1997, the second generation of Wranglers switched back to round light clusters, which have been passed down to this day, and together with the seven-hole grille, they have become a classic design of the Wrangler. Another highlight is that TJ has ditched leaf spring suspension in favor of a coil spring suspension with better road driving performance.
▲ Long-axis version of the Wrangler
JK 3rd Generation Wrangler: The 2006-present series is the Wrangler's most popular and longest-serving model.
Because the JK series has launched a four-door and five-seat version, the four-door JK's more spacious space and practical performance make it a tool car and station wagon for car enthusiasts compared to the two-door four-seater version that is more suitable for off-roading, and more people accept this American tough guy.
Although the four-door Wrangler has weakened the off-road temperament, it has strengthened the sense of modern design and won unanimous praise from the market. In the JK generation, it also surpassed becoming the best-selling model in the Wrangler segment. During JK's 12 years of service, more than 2.1 million Wranglers rolled off the assembly line, satisfying both the niche off-road market and the mass family car market.
JL fourth-generation Wrangler: 2018-So far, the latest 2019 Wrangler is already the fourth generation model, in this generation of Wrangler known as JL, we can see a lot of JK shadows, because the model frame of the two cars is almost the same, but in the configuration system, JL has more attributes of a family car.
The size of the Wrangler's space has increased with each generation, from a large toy for a few people to a family car for more and more people. Whether it is appearance or performance, the Wrangler is no longer blindly pursuing hardcore, but towards a sporty and fashionable aesthetic, which is vividly reflected in the body full of soft lines.
In order to adapt to urban use, the JL Wrangler is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power system, which not only ensures transmission efficiency but also improves the driving experience. In some interior details, JL is also more user-friendly, such as improving the seat recline and adding a luxury interior.
The power system of JL Wrangler has been criticized by many people, although the combination of 2.0T + 8AT cannot achieve the linear power output of a large-displacement naturally aspirated engine, but as a family car, its fuel consumption is more friendly. With such a trade-off, the Wrangler struggles to juggle off-road and domestic, but judging by its current sales and word-of-mouth, its facelift is a success.
Although the Wrangler is constantly being updated, we can still see its unchanged side, catering to the preferences of people in each era, taking them to explore more unknowns, how can such a Wrangler not be loved?