The editors of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine have given their top honor - "4x4 of the Year" - to the new 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab edition. Paying tribute to Jeep enthusiasts' favorite off-roading destination, the Jeep Wrangler Moab includes Goodyear Silent Armor off-road tires, winch-ready steel bumpers, and an available locking rear differential for increased capability.
This marks the second straight year that Jeep Wrangler has taken home the magazine's "4x4 of the Year" honor.
"The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab edition proved once again what a Jeep is all about." said Rick Péwé, editor-in-chief of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. "The Moab edition has the basic options that allows for great backcountry exploring and 4-wheeling without the fear of not returning to civilization. The Moab edition is another hit for Chrysler in the long 70-year history that is the Jeep brand. It never fails to deliver in this package."
Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road's "4x4 of the Year" competition included hundreds of miles of trails, where editors evaluated suspensions, drivetrains, transfer case functionality, and off-road performance - on sand, mud, dirt and rock - as well as styling and value. They tested everything from how well a vehicle climbs severe, rocky terrain, to how fast it can drive across the desert, and every scenario in between.
"The new Jeep Wrangler Moab edition delivers rugged off-road features such as winch-ready steel bumpers, upgraded rock rails and an available rear-locker in a package that pays tribute to our most diehard Jeep enthusiasts and the off-road playground they love," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The editors of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine always put vehicles through the toughest paces in their ‘4x4 of the Year' testing. We're pleased this opinion-leading publication has recognized the outstanding capability of the new Jeep Wrangler Moab edition."
This latest honor from Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine is the fourth award for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler in the past two weeks. Last week, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named Jeep Wrangler the "Mid-Size SUV of Texas," while a panel of journalists and professional athletes awarded it the "Best Off-Road Value" in the 2013 Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year, in a competition in Arizona. And earlier this week, Jeep Wrangler was named the "Hottest 4x4 SUV" of the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.
Jeep Wrangler continues to enjoy significant momentum in the marketplace, with sales up 18 percent in 2012 (through September).
2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab Named “4x4 of the Year” by Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
31 October 2012
