2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Sport Utility 4D stands as the ultimate, trail-rated benchmark in the off-road utility vehicle segment, marking a pivotal year for the four-door 'JK' generation platform. Built on a heavy-duty, fully boxed high-strength steel frame layout engineered for extreme suspension articulation, heavy-duty payload protection, and structural safety, this top-tier Rubicon model completely shuns pavement-only crossover limits in favor of hardcore trail capability, heavy-duty hardware, and a commanding street presence.
Under the long hood sits Jeep’s debuting 3.6-liter Pentastar® DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.8L V6 to deliver a massive power increase with 285 horsepower at 6,400 RPM and 260 lb-ft of torque available at 4,800 RPM. This smooth, reliable engine is paired with either a heavy-duty 6-speed manual transmission or a new 5-speed automatic transmission. Routing power to the ground is Jeep's heavy-duty Rock-Trac® part-time 4WD systemfeaturing an aggressive 4:1 low-range transfer case ratio, Tru-Lok® electronic locking front and rear differentials, and an Electronic Front Sway-Bar Disconnect to maximize wheel travel over severe obstacles. Underbody durability is secured by heavy-duty Dana® 44 solid front and rear axles with 4.10 axle ratios, performance-tuned gas-charged shock absorbers, and heavy-gauge rock rails to shield side sills from rock impacts.
On the exterior, the 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon executes an aggressive, functional styling statement defined by iconic 'Rubicon' hood decals, Jeep’s classic seven-slot front radiator grille, round halogen headlights, trapezoidal wheel flares, fog lamps, exposed door hinges, and a full-size matching spare tire on the rear swing-gate. Functional off-road features include removable full-framed metal doors, a Sunrider® soft top (or available Freedom Top® 3-piece modular hardtop), front and rear tow hooks, skid plates protecting the fuel tank and transfer case, and a commanding stance rolling proudly on 17-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in aggressive 32-inch BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain KM tires.
Inside, the driver-centric cabin welcomes up to five occupants into a rugged, highly functional sanctuary lined with washable interior materials, drain plugs, and deeply cushioned seating draped in durable, wear-resistant cloth upholstery (or available leather-trimmed seating) featuring embroidered Rubicon logos. The interior layout features a 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split-folding rear bench seats, a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with integrated audio controls, air conditioning, keyless entry, and an intuitive Media Center audio system (or available Uconnect® touchscreen with navigation). Digital connectivity includes an auxiliary audio input jack, CD/MP3 playback capability, SiriusXM® satellite radio capability, available Bluetooth® hands-free phone integration, and a crisp 7-speaker audio network (or available Alpine® premium sound system with subwoofer).
Practicality and interior space utilization are significantly enhanced by the long-wheelbase four-door Unlimited architecture. Rear passengers enjoy comfortable headroom and legroom alongside easy rear-door access. The rear cargo area opens via the side-swinging tailgate and flip-up glass hatch to reveal 31.5 cubic feet of flat cargo trunk spacebehind the second row. Utilizing the quick-release seatback controls to collapse the 60/40 split rear bench completely flat into the floor, total utility capacity expands to a cavernous 70.6 cubic feet of flat cargo volume, providing an expansive, secure area to transport camping equipment, media gear packages, or daily tools.
Backed by a substantial 22.5-gallon fuel tank to maximize interstate grand touring and wilderness trail ranges, this highly optimized 3.6L V6 powertrain achieves an EPA-estimated 16 MPG city and 21 MPG highway, while supporting a maximum conventional towing c