Category: Large 4x4s 
Price Range: £16,150 to £23,100
Iconic design, outstanding off-road ability, roomy rear in Unlimited four-door model.
On-road performance compared to rivals, thirsty petrol engine.
Much improved on the outgoing model, but still a niche SUV.
The word 'icon' is bandied about far too much, but in motoring terms there's little doubt the Jeep Wrangler deserves it. America's equivalent of the Land Rover Defender, it's a design classic, with its roots in the multi-purpose go-anywhere military vehicles of World War II.
But much has changed since the car was last updated in 1993. A new breed of compact SUVs with excellent road manners has appeared - notably the Toyota RAV4, Land Rover Freelander and Honda CR-V - and they've made the Wrangler look well past its sell-by date. Dedicated enthusiasts love it for its heritage, simplicity, ease of modification and mud-plugging capability. But to everyone else, it's obsolete.
But Jeep is fighting back with an all-new model. The car has been completely redesigned and there's a host of major changes to boost its appeal. A roomy four-door version to be badged Unlimited and a diesel engine feature for the first time, plus there's a more user-friendly roof system.
