Both hard top and soft top versions are offered and, because of the longer wheelbase, the hard top now provides more headroom to rear-seat passengers (41.1 in. compared with 39.5 in. in the shorter model). The Sunrider soft top is new for Jeep, and includes a sunroof as well as the full-down open option. If only the driver and front passenger want sun, the top can be folded back to expose a 45X23-in. space, larger than most conventional glass units. When the newest Wrangler is stopped, the sunroof is controlled from inside the vehicle. Larger tinted windows on the Sunrider provide better visibility for rear passengers, and the bigger glass has also been extended to hard top models. A rear defroster and back window wiper are also included with the hard shell. Safety features include "next-generation" dual frontal airbags, front disc and rear drum brakes, 3-point seatbelts in all positions, and Child Seat Tether Anchorages. Air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo with CD, easy access front seats, fold and tumble rear seats, and power steering are all standard equipment. Check a few more boxes on the options list and you experience side steps, a mirror with a temp gauge and compass, an engine block heater, a locking fuel cap, a seven speaker stereo, speed control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. While the Wrangler Unlimited should appeal to 4X4 fans who like to bring friends along, it also may also signify that the newest breed of off-roadies simply have more stuff to carry. Plus, a young person may use the Unlimited as a primary vehicle and therefore need the expanded utility. But regardless of how many occupants the new Wrangler will carry, Jeep has taken an existing form revered for its capabilities and, while preserving its temperament, broadened its "ageless" appeal.
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