Jeep India is ready to launch a new SUV on 15th March, 2021. The carmaker has dropped a teaser picture revealing the brand’s signature front grille. While the company hasn’t yet revealed details of the upcoming product, it’s likely to be the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The SUV’s new model will be a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) unit assembled at Jeep’s Ranjangaon-based facility. Recently, the American carmaker announced $250 million investment to expand its portfolio of locally built and assembled SUVs in India. Read – Jeep 7-Seater SUV Name To Be Revealed On April 4, 2021
A few noticeable changes are likely to be made to the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The SUV might come with an updated infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Most of the features will be carried forward from the current model including a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, a leather wrapped steering with mounted controls, a 9-speaker Alpine audio system with all-weather sub-woofer and 552W amplifier and more.
On the safety front, the updated Wrangler Rubicon will continue to offer 4 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill-start assist (HSA), hill descent control (HDC), front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), trailer sway control (TSC) and electronic roll mitigation (ERM). Check Out – Jeep Sub-4 Meter SUV Digitally Rendered; Inspired By Citroen C3 Aircross
The powertrain system might also remain intact. The 2021 Jeep Wranlger Rubicon will use the same 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor that’s tuned for making a top power of 268bhp and 400Nm of torque. The off-roader will have an 8-speed automatic gearbox and Jeep’s RockTrac 4X4 AWD (all-wheel-drive) system. Similar to the current model, the new one will feature 17-inch gloss black alloys shod in 255/75R 17 Mud Terrain tyres.
Since the new Wrangler will be a locally assembled unit, it’s likely to be priced lower than the existing CBU unit. At present, the SUV comes at a starting price of Rs 63.94 lakh (ex-showroom).
