The Wrangler was introduced in 1987 by the Jeep brand of Chrysler, with roots that stretch back to off-road vehicles called "Civilian Jeeps" for use in the Second World War. The 1999 Wrangler was released during the compact SUV's second generation of production, which symbolized an improvement over the debut generation's poor fuel economy and anemic performance. The 1999 model year had three trims: SE, Sport and Sahara.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 1999 Jeep Wrangler SE came with a 2.5-liter, 120-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine with 140 feet-pounds of torque, while the Sport and Sahara trims had a 4-liter, 181-horsepower inline six-cylinder engine with 222 feet-pounds of torque. The transmission was either a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic with overdrive. With a gas tank capacity of 19 gallons, SE trims with manual gearboxes got the best gas mileage, with 18 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 20 mpg for highway driving. Sport and Sahara trims with automatic transmissions comparatively scored the lowest in terms of fuel economy, with a rating of 15/18 mpg.
Safety
Driver and passenger airbags were standard in the 1999 Jeep Wrangler--a welcome safety feature.
Interior Features
Standard interior features of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler included air conditioning, bucket seats, power steering, and AM/FM stereo system. The Sahara trim added a cassette deck. The upholstery is made of vinyl, and came in either a camel or dark green color.
Exterior Features
A two-door vehicle, the 1999 Jeep Wrangler came with 15-inch wheels--steel on the SE and Sport, and alloy wheels on the Sahara. It also has mechanical foldable mirrors, deep tinted glass and underbody protection for fuel tank and transfer case. The most popular colors of the 1999 Wrangler were Black, Desert Sand, Forest Green and Stone White.
Price Range
The original manufacturer's suggested retail price or MSRP for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler was $14,345 for the SE, $17,905 for the Sport, and $20,135 for the Sahara. As of 2010, expect to buy a used 1999 Wrangler in the $7,000 to $10,000 range, according to Kelley Blue Book value.
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