Overview

4WD mastery and leadership - it has always been at the core of the Jeep® brand.
A Jeep Trail Rated® badge is found on all 4x4s that pass a series of grueling tests designed to proved off-road capability on the world’s most demanding terrain.
There are five main categories of testing:

• Traction
• Ground Clearance
• Water Fording
• Maneuverability
• Articulation

Some of Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited's bragging rights (as if it needs any):

• Most traction of any Wrangler ever
• Best-in-class water fording capability - through up to 30" of water
• Best-in-class ground clearance, approach and departure angles
• Best-in-class turning diameter, shortest length and wheelbase

MPG

When you own a Jeep® vehicle you're bound to be far off the beaten path at one time or another, so fuel efficiency becomes all that more important.
And with Jeep Wrangler's six-speed manual transmission delivering an economic worry free experience, you'll appreciate it when the time comes.
The removable front air dam:

• Streamlines airflow around, rather than under, the vehicle
• Provides a low-pressure area directly behind the cooling system components to aid in desired airflow

Handling

Tuned for superior ride, handling and noise reduction, the 2009 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited’s five-link solid axle front and rear suspensions deliver excellent articulation and durability for off-road activity with much-improved on-road ride and handling for optimum highway driving.
Furthermore, Wrangler vehicles offer:

• Electronic sway bar disconnect that allows the front suspension to compress and expand further, making rock climbing a breeze by articulating the wheels to help you keep moving
• Lower spring rates that help provide better on- and off-road ride and best-in-class articulation[1]
• Best-in-class turning diameter[1] and confident steering precision, thanks to a robust, cross-link geometry - the stiffest possible linkage system in a solid -axle platform