Generation 1, YJ

Jeep Wrangler 3-door SUV

03.1986 - 05.1996 · United States

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Generation 1, YJ

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Jeep Wrangler, Generation 1, YJ, USA market. This overview covers 26 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1986 - 05.1996). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 26 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4
Engine codes: AMC 150, AMC 258, ERH
Engine displacement, cc: 2471–4235
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 3, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2373
Ground clearance, mm: 208
Fuel: Petrol AI-92

Specifications and technical details

26 versions

SUV

2.5 L, 122 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 150 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 MT Soft Top BaseBase grade	05.1991 - 05.1996

2.5 L, 119 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 150 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 MT Soft Top BaseBase grade	05.1986 - 04.1991

4.2 L, 112 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 258 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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4.2 MT Soft Top BaseBase grade	05.1986 - 04.1991

4.2 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 258 · АКПП 3 · All-wheel drive

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4.2 AT Soft Top BaseBase grade	05.1986 - 04.1991

4.0 L, 184 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

ERH · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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4.0 MT Soft Top BaseBase grade	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 MT Soft Top Sport	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 MT Hard Top Sport	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 MT Soft Top SaharaTop grade	05.1991 - 05.1996

4.0 L, 184 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

ERH · АКПП 3 · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
4.0 AT Soft Top BaseBase grade	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 AT Soft Top Sport	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 AT Hard Top Sport	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 AT Soft Top SaharaTop grade	05.1991 - 05.1996

SUV

2.5 L, 119 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 150 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 MT Hard Top LaredoTop grade	05.1986 - 04.1991
2.5 MT Hard Top IslanderTop grade	02.1988 - 04.1991

2.5 L, 122 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 150 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 MT Hard Top LaredoTop grade	05.1991 - 05.1996

4.2 L, 112 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 258 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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4.2 MT Hard Top LaredoTop grade	05.1986 - 04.1991
4.2 MT Hard Top IslanderTop grade	02.1988 - 04.1991

4.2 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 258 · АКПП 3 · All-wheel drive

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4.2 AT Hard Top LaredoTop grade	05.1986 - 04.1991
4.2 AT Hard Top IslanderTop grade	02.1988 - 04.1991

4.0 L, 184 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

ERH · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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4.0 MT Hard Top IslanderTop grade	05.1991 - 08.1993
4.0 MT Hard Top LaredoUpper grade	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 MT Hard Top RenegadeTop grade	05.1991 - 07.1994

4.0 L, 184 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

ERH · АКПП 3 · All-wheel drive

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4.0 AT Hard Top IslanderTop grade	05.1991 - 08.1993
4.0 AT Hard Top LaredoUpper grade	05.1991 - 05.1996
4.0 AT Hard Top RenegadeTop grade	05.1991 - 07.1994

2.5 L, 122 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AMC 150 · АКПП 3 · All-wheel drive

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2.5 AT Hard Top SE	08.1994 - 05.1996

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