The 2-door TK will be approximately 6” wider than the TJ, and the wheelbase will be around 101”, similar to the Unlimited TJ. The 4-door TKL will share the general dimensions of the Gladiator concept, meaning about 6” wider than the TJ and with a wheelbase of 138”. (Don’t bemoan the larger dimensions, this will allow the factory to safely fit optional 33” diameter tires.)
with full height doors and roll-up windows, integral roll cages, rear liftgate, and removable roof panels. The top options will represent solid or tinted transparent plastic – solid panels will be body paint color. Front fenders and rear fender flaress will be body-contrasting bolt-on plastic.
Standard engine for the TK SE will be the 2.4L 4-cylinder gas engine. Available TK optional powerplants will be limited to the 3.7L V-6. Diesel engines will be available for Export vehicles
6-speed manual and a new (for Wrangler) 5-speed automatic. The 5-speed will include the ERS (Electronic Range Select)
center ELSD (Electronic Limited Slip Differential).
an available heavy duty axle for the 3.7L TK
The standard differentials will be open, with optional helical-gear LSDs
4-wheel power disk brakes and power steering are standard in all TK
Some of the heavily disguised test mules that have been labeled “Commander” by the press are in fact 4-door TKL test mules. However, the published photos of the Gladiator concept “greatly resemble” TK and TKL
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