{"id":76732,"date":"2022-12-09T12:46:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T12:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=76732"},"modified":"2022-12-09T12:46:38","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T12:46:38","slug":"jeep-wrangler-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/jeep-wrangler-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Car History: Jeep Wrangler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Introduced to the auto market in 1987, the Jeep Wrangler has roots dating back to World War II. As Jeep Wrangler history has it, in 1941, Willys-Overland, an automobile company was commissioned by the US government to provide four-wheel drives to be used in the war.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 300,000 MB models were produced during the war. Later on, the MB vehicle picked up the nickname \u2018Jeep\u2019. Of those 144 Jeeps were issued to every U.S. Army infantry regiment. Some Jeeps were also issued to each U.S. Marine Corps regiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-generations-of-jeep-wrangler\"><strong>Generations of Jeep Wrangler<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"history of Jeep Wrangler   \" class=\"wp-image-76737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08102843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-a-081220220322-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Jeep Wrangler is currently in its fifth generation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeep Wrangler is currently in its fifth generation. The first generation of Jeep Wrangler, called the CJ was introduced in the 40s. Let\u2019s go through the Jeep Wrangler history throughout these generations in detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jeep-wrangler-cj-first-generation-1944-1986\"><strong>Jeep Wrangler CJ \u2013 First Generation (1944 \u2013 1986)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"history of Jeep Wrangler   \" class=\"wp-image-76739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103100\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-b-081220220322-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Jeep Wrangler introduced the CJ in 1944<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Willys introduced the CJ or Civilian Jeep in 1944. This was Jeep Wrangler\u2019s first generation. The CJ was redesigned in this era for civilian use with the addition of a tailgate, a canvas top and gear lowering. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/all-about-car-spare-tyre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spare tyre<\/a> was also mounted to the side of the vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, the military version had a foldable windshield. An interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/jeep-wrangler-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fact about Jeep Wrangler<\/a> is that the model gave a windshield foldable option throughout its five generations for a complete off-roading experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jeep-wrangler-yj-second-generation-1986-1995\"><strong>Jeep Wrangler YJ \u2013 Second Generation (1986 \u2013 1995)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Jeep Wrangler models explained \" class=\"wp-image-76740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103505\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-d-081220220322-1-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Jeep Wrangler YJ was introduced in the market in 1986<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeep Wrangler YJ was introduced in 1986 at an auto show held in Chicago. This model received important updates including wider track, reduced body roll, lower ride height and a larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-windshield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">windshield<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other important features introduced in this generation include suspension grades, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-anti-roll-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anti-roll bars<\/a> and square headlights. These features made the Jeep Wrangler safer and comfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, YJ added more comfortable features such as rear seat belts and antilock brakes. Thanks to these additions, the Jeep Wrangler YJ was considered a vehicle fit for off-roading and daily routine drives, alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jeep-wrangler-tj-third-generation-1996-2006\"><strong>Jeep Wrangler TJ \u2013 Third Generation (1996 \u2013 2006)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Jeep Wrangler generations\" class=\"wp-image-76742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08103843\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-e-081220220322-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Jeep Wrangler TJ was introduced in 1996<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Produced from 1996 to 2006, the Jeep Wrangler TJ introduced round headlights, and durable frame and body design. The TJ generation included coil spring suspension and important safety features such as airbags.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jeep-wrangler-jk-fourth-generation-2006-2018\"><strong>Jeep Wrangler JK \u2013 Fourth Generation (2006 \u2013 2018)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Jeep Wrangler generations\" class=\"wp-image-76744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08104033\/jeep-wrangler-history-body-f-081220220322-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Jeep Wrangler KJ was introduced in 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fourth generation, the Jeep Wrangler models were totally redesigned with four doors. The Jeep Wrangler JK generation was wider, longer and taller with a longer wheelbase.&nbsp; The JK generation also made more room for passengers and cargo. 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