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Scoop! Jeep Wrangler Rubicon spotted in India

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The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has been spotted in India for the first time. The test mule was seen driving on the street of Pune.

The Wrangler Rubicon is positioned at the higher end of the Wrangler line up and comes with features aimed at improving its off-roading capability. The test vehicle is the 3-door version. However, a 5-door version is also available in the international market.

The Wrangler Rubicon is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in off-road tyres. It has a chunky front bumper that house a set of fog lamps and plastic fenders. It gets daytime running lights and Rubicon logos on either side of the bonnet. At the rear, the Rubicon has a spare wheel and a plastic rear bumper with integrated reflectors. 

As standard, the Wrangler Rubicon is powered by a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine that produces 285 BHP and 353 Nm of torque and comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, while an 8-speed automatic gearbox is available as an option. A 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine is available as an option. It has a Rock-Trac 4x4 system with locking differentials and performance suspension. It comes fitted with rock rails, fuel tank skid plate shield and transfer case skid plate shield as standard.

 
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