Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
| Jeep Wrangler TJ | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep |
| Also called | Jeep TJ (Canada) Jeep TJL (Egypt) |
| Production | January 1996 – July 2006 |
| Model years | 1997–2006 |
| Assembly | United States: Toledo, Ohio Egypt: Cairo (AAV) |
| Designer | Michael Santoro (1992) Trevor Creed (MY 2003 refresh, LJ Unlimited: 2001) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door SUV |
| Related | AIL Storm II Jeep Liberty Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L PowerTech I4 Complete engine specs Complete engine specs Complete engine specs |
| Transmission | 3-speed TorqueFlite 30RH automatic 3-speed TorqueFlite 32RH automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic 5-speed Aisin AX-5 manual 5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual 5-speed New Venture Gear NV3550 manual 5-speed New Venture Gear NV1500 manual 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in (2,370 mm) standard 103.4 in (2,630 mm) LWB |
| Length | 1996–99: 151.2 in (3,840 mm) 1999–2003: 155.4 in (3,947 mm) 2004–06 SWB: 154.9 in (3,934 mm) 2004–06 LWB "Unlimited": Without spare: 167 in (4,242 mm) Incl. spare: 171 in (4,343 mm) |
| Width | 1996–2003, 2004–06 LWB: 68.3 in (1,730 mm) 2004–06 SWB: 66.7 in (1,690 mm) |
| Height | 1996–99: 70.2 in (1,780 mm) 1999–2001: 71.1 in (1,810 mm) 2002–03 & 2004–06 LWB: 70.9 in (1,800 mm) 2004–06 SWB: 71.2 in (1,810 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,092–3,857 lb (1,403–1,750 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jeep Wrangler (YJ) |
| Successor | Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
The Jeep Wrangler (TJ) is the second generation of the Jeep Wrangler off-road and sport utility vehicle (SUV). Introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model, the TJ reintroduced the circular headlights the classic Jeep models had been known for. For the 2004 model year, the long-wheelbase Unlimited model was introduced.