Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD

With the same big four-cylinder diesel engine and five-speed automatic transmission as in the Dodge Nitro, the Jeep Wrangler offers a similar hard ride and limited performance. At least the handbrake would hold with this car, though the lever was at the top of its travel.

With the car’s utilitarian looks and ‘take apart’ bodywork it will appeal to a certain sector of the caravanning market, just like the Land Rover Defender. For more conventional caravanners, though, there are more comfortable alternatives.

Noseweight limit is a class-leading 170kg but the towball was too high: 485-490mm when hitched to the caravan, resulting in a nose-up ride.

Caravan weight	Noseweight limit	Drive	Cyls/CC	bhp@rpm	lb/ft@rpm	CO2 g/km	Ins group	Price	Tested
1,683kg	170kg	R/AWD	4/2777	174@ 3800	295@2000	263	10E	£23,589	2008

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