2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Review ? Chattanooga, TN

 Performance

To get you where you need to go, on the road or off, the Wrangler Sahara comes with a 285 horsepower engine It's refined enough for daily travel, but it has the kick needed when you are crawling. The solid torque rate is available at slow speeds thanks to the smart 4x4 technology. With its four-wheel drivetrain, you can bet this Jeep is ready to go anywhere you can find to go. Class-leading ground clearance is just the beginning. The Wrangler's entire build is made for tough stuff. The bumpers and other exterior features are built high to escape trail debris. Skid plates protect vital parts, and a tight seal allows drivers to ford through 18 inches of water without flinching. Command-Trac is a part-time four-wheel drivetrain. It lets you shift on the fly. The low range allows for rock crawling. It also permits flat towing, a real must-have for those with RVs. An automatic transmission is a Sahara standard, but the manual transmission is still available for hardcore off-road enthusiasts.

 Interior

The Wrangler is the most open air ride on the market. You can remove its doors as well as its roof panels. Yet it can also be refined and quiet for daily commutes. The Sahara's interior is definitely more upscale than the lower trims. You can choose between embroidered premium cloth seats or embroidered leather. In addition to all black, you can get accents in brown saddle leather or go all the way with brown saddle leather seats. You can also choose a uniquely Jeep dark olive seat color. The large cargo hold has tie-downs to keep your gear in place while you bump along the trail.

 Features

The Sahara comes with a one-year complimentary subscription to SiriusXM radio. It also offers a 6.5-inch touchscreen with an eight-speaker audio system. The system includes a 40 GB hard drive and an audio jack input. A remote USB port lets you charge your phone. GPS Navigation adds audible turn-by-turn directions, route assistance, and landmark information. You also get 12-volt and 115-volt power outlets.

 Safety

The Wrangler has six airbags to blanket Sahara passengers with protection in case of a collision. UConnect Access adds an emergency response system. Electronic roll mitigation recognizes instability and immediately moves to correct it. For open air driving, there's a sports bar with full padding.