JEEPWrangler Unlimited 2004 - 2006

　　Jeep introduced a longer version of the Wrangler TJ in 2004 as a 2005 model year and named it Wrangler Unlimited.

　　At the time of its launch, customers often overlooked the LJ (TJ Unlimited). Those who wanted a Wrangler went for the regular, short-wheelbase version. Still, some buyers understood that the 10" (25.4 cm) added to the distance between the front and rear axles would give the car better on-road behavior. Moreover, in some off-road situations, the LJ was a much better option since it improved the longitudinal stability of the car.

　　At the front, the LJ sported the same front fascia as the regular TJ. It featured the same round headlights and the tall seven-slat grille. Its profile, on the other hand, was a different story. Since Jeep made the Wrangler Unlimited with two doors, it meant that the rear quarter panels were longer. That entire vehicle was 15" (38 cm) longer than the TJ, and five inches (12.7 cm) were added to the cargo area. Yet, that didn't convince the automaker to install the spare wheel in the trunk and keep it hanging at the back of the vehicle.

　　Inside, the automaker installed the same bucket seats used in the TJ. Also, the squared-looking dashboard was divided between the driver area and the right passenger by the center stack, which sported a contrasting color. In addition, the center console that hosted the gear selector also included a raised armrest with a storage compartment. The most significant difference was for the rear passengers. They sat on a similar bench as in the TJ, but the added legroom was essential for comfort.

　　Under the hood, Jeep installed the latest version of its famous 4.0-liter (or Litre as they wrote on the back of the cars) inline-six powerplant. It was paired with a four-speed automatic that sent the power to the rear or in all corners of the cars via a high-low transfer case.