Jeep® Wrangler receives special honour in ‘4X4 of the Year’ Awards

The legendary #Jeep #wrangler continues to demonstrate its award-winning credentials after winning the UK's 4x4 Magazine Special Off-Road Award in the magazine's #4x4 of the Year honours.

The recognition comes after the specialist off-road driving publication's panel of expert judges put the new fourth generation model of the iconic #Jeep #wrangler above some extremely capable competitors in its class.

The Off-Road Award special category concentrates solely on a vehicle's off-road performance, a #Jeep #wrangler attribute that the judging panel was quick to applaud.

Introduced last September across Europe, the new #Jeep #wrangler, which is just as happy on city streets as it is off the beaten path, brings together Jeep's legendary off-road prowess with superior on-road comfort, authentic style and state-of-the-art technology.

The result is the most capable #wrangler ever, courtesy of unmatched technical content which, depending on trim, includes two advanced four-wheel drive, active, on-demand full time systems - Command-Trac and Rock-Trac - plus Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok limited slip differential and electronic front anti-roll bar disconnect.

Also Wrangler's engine range has been renewed with the introduction of a 2.2-litre turbo diesel delivering 200hp and a 2.0-litre petrol engine delivering 272hp. Both new engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, a first for this model.

Every year, a panel of experts from 4x4 Magazine  - one of the world's most renowned #4x4 specialist publications - tests a large number of four-wheel-drive vehicles from the world's manufacturers. As well as scoring the cars for their on-road driving features, the jury take them on a tough off-road evaluation course before delivering their verdicts across a number of classes, including Small, Medium and Large #SUV, Performance #SUV, and Best Off-Roader. Special Awards include Best Value, Off-Road Award and #4x4 Manufacturer of the Year.