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Jeep Wrangler

YJ1987–1995

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jeep wrangler base 2.5l 3-speed automatic ↗3-speed automatic · 1987–1995Gasoline · 2.5 L · 117 hp117 hpFour-wheel drive
jeep wrangler base 2.5l 5-speed manual ↗5-speed manual · 1987–1995Gasoline · 2.5 L · 117 hp117 hpFour-wheel drive
jeep wrangler base 4.2l 3-speed automatic ↗3-speed automatic · 1987–1990Gasoline · 4.2 L · 112 hp112 hpFour-wheel drive
jeep wrangler base 4.2l 5-speed manual ↗5-speed manual · 1987–1990Gasoline · 4.2 L · 112 hp112 hpFour-wheel drive
wrangler 4wd ↗Manual 5-spd · 1987–1995Regular · 2.5 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
wrangler 4wd ↗Manual 5-spd · 1987–1990Regular · 4.2 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
wrangler 4wd ↗Automatic 3-spd · 1992–1995Regular · 4.0 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
wrangler 4wd ↗Automatic 3-spd · 1987–1990Regular · 4.2 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
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About this generation

The YJ was the first Wrangler generation, replacing the CJ line for 1987 and introducing the Wrangler nameplate with square headlights and a more road-oriented setup. It was sold in the United States throughout its run and ended before the TJ arrived for 1997.

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