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    2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Pricing and Spec

    From

    $39,990

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a JK. The Jeep Wrangler is regarded as a large SUV built in USA and when it was new had prices starting at $39,990.

    This Jeep Wrangler is powered by a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 146 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 315 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Jeep claims the Wrangler Rubicon uses 11.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 296g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 609km per full tank

    It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has a 256mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 0kg unbraked towing capacity.

    Best For
    Off-roading
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    100,000km
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.5L / 100km
    70 L609 km
    3D SUV
    petrol
    3.8L
    4x4
    6 MT
    4
    3

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    85.78 kW/t
    51.98 kW/t
    146.33 kW/t
    Boot Space
    490 litres
    190 litres
    978 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.71 - 11.63 L/100km
    9.17 L/100km
    16.39 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    701 km
    851 km
    Price
    $40,990
    $30,990
    $91,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    19 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,268 - 2,506 kg
    2,268 kg
    3,300 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    6,500 kg
    6,800 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    1,501 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    37.8°
    15.8°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    31.2°
    19.7°
    34.8°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    257 mm
    178 mm
    257 mm
    Payload Capacity
    No Data
    780 kg
    980 kg

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)3778
    Size (L)3.8L
    Cylinders6
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder12
    Power146kW
    Power RPM5000
    Torque315Nm
    Torque RPM4000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission6 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontBeam
    Suspension RearBeam
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)11.5
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)70
    Fuel TypeUnleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined296
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front255/75 R17 113T ?
    Tyre Rear255/75 R17 113T ?
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1865
    Vehicle Length (mm)-
    Vehicle Width (mm)1740
    Ground Clearance (mm)256
    Wheelbase (mm)2424
    Turning Circle (m)10360
    Unladen Weight (kg)1730
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)-
    Track Front (mm)1572
    Track Rear (mm)1572
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1600
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)-

    Country Of OriginUSA
    Number of Doors3
    Seats4
    Service Interval KMs12000
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs100
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2008-06-01

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEU4