The Jeep Wrangler has always been known as one of, if not the most off-road ready vehicle available for consumers to buy. And while that is not going to change when future models roll off assembly lines in years to come, what is going to change most likely is the over-all weight of the vehicle.
That's right, Chrysler engineers are aiming to cut some pounds from the iconic vehicle, to the benefit of the environment and consumers alike.
The engineers are aiming to cut this weight because of looming CAFÉ (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) Standards that will mandate car manufacturers achieve an average fuel economy of 54.5 miles per gallon across their fleet. Meaning that while not every single model must achieve that level of fuel efficiency, the average of all models that a manufacturer produces must be at or above that level.
Chief Executive Officer for Chrysler Group, Sergio Marchionne explains, "We do need to intervene on the Wrangler and on the minivan architecture. For a variety of reasons these are things that will not survive in the mid to long-term, simply because of the implications on CAFE standards. So we need to roll up our sleeves and get it done."1
However, as the Wrangler is a best-seller and iconic in its look and performance, we think the changes will be in terms of materials used and other ways to lighten the load.
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Source: 1http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2013/08/06/Jeep-ponders-slimmer-Wrangler.html