Wrangling Off-Road With a Jeep Wrangler

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Laura_R]Laura R

A Jeep comes with a pedigree that stands up to scrutiny, because any manufacturer that has built military vehicles very quickly learns what modifications are needed in order to supply their market with reliable, powerful vehicles that can take the rough with the smooth.

As the pioneers of the off-road vehicle, it's no wonder that Jeep have maintained a high profile since their inception in the 1930s. With a range of models that adeptly cover every conceivable need, a Jeep is arguably one of the most recognizable icons of perseverance and performance on the road today.

I'm no stranger to the 4x4 world, owning a well-loved Landy Series IIa and Defender, so it comes as no surprise to learn that I was quite taken with the classic looks, open-air driving capability and promises of "off-road attitude" that the Jeep Wrangler proudly flaunts.

I want a car that can go off-road at a moment's notice, but still have the good grace to return to on-road manners with the minimum of fuss. The Jeep Wrangler had slightly different ideas. There's a slight sense of constant adrenaline with this car, as if it's calling you a wuss for wanting to pop to the shops without tackling a rugged hill on the way.

However off-road is where it shines. That repressed power suddenly comes to the fore and grapples the terrain with a relish that will make you feel as if you're conquering the countryside. I was fortunate enough to be borrowing a friend's [http://www.cheapchryslerjeep.co.uk/]Jeep Wrangler, so it was no problem to go for a quick caper on country lanes that would have most other cars reaching for the smelling salts. The Jeep took the challenge with little more than a shrug.

Bigger obstacles were... well, not an obstacle. Plowing up a steep hill felt like no more effort than going over a particularly cheeky speed bump. I began to understand why the Jeep Wrangler was described as having an attitude, because it's at its best when tackling the sort of rough areas that would normally have you rubbing your chin in contemplation of whether it might be a bit much for even a 4x4.

Certainly a Jeep Wrangler won't be the car for everyone, but if you're looking for a vehicle that can handle anything and still want more, it could be the car for you. It's impressively sized, so may not prove ideal for busy inner city living. However if you're in a more suburban area and have always fancied a bit of off-road adventure, a Jeep will make you wonder whether you'll ever have to use a tarmac-covered road again.

When I returned the borrowed Jeep Wrangler, my friend asked whether I had taken it off road, or whether it had taken me. It was a good question, and one that I'm still not sure of. The Wrangler definitely lets you know what it wants, but respects that there is a time and place for everything, and heading back on the motorway there was less attitude and more attunement.

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