jeep_wrangler_14The Jeep Wrangler petrol has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 56 lakh ex showroom Delhi.

Power comes from a 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 petrol engine that develops 284 horsepower at 6350 rpm and 347 Nm of maximum torque coming up at 4300 rpm. This engine does duty in over 5 lakh Jeep SUV’s globally. The all aluminium engine is mated to a 5 speed automatic gearbox that channels power to all four wheels. The Pentastar engine also features a new thermal management system and a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to deliver better fuel efficiency in off-roading situations as well.

Features on the Jeep Wrangler petrol include Command Trac 4WD system, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), heavy duty suspension with gas shock absorbers and wash-out interiors with removable carpet and drain plugs, McKinley leather seats, automatic climate control, auto headlamps, Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Electronic Roll Mitigation, full-framed removable doors, remote keyless entry.

Mr. Kevin Flynn – President and Managing Director, FCA India said, “We are delighted to now offer the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited at Rs. 56 lakh to Indian customers with the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine. This will now be the most accessible model in the Wrangler line up equipped with this super smooth powertrain, the hallmark of efficiency, performance and refinement. With this announcement, the Trail-rated Jeep Wrangler is now available in both Petrol and Diesel powertrains in India.”

The other SUVs in Jeep’s India portfolio include the Wrangler diesel, Grand Cherokee diesel and the Grand Cherokee SRT.