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The Wrangler (also called YJ or TJ) is a small off-road vehicle from Jeep. It is a successor to the famous World War II GP vehicle by way of the Jeep CJ series. The Wrangler debuted in 1986, was updated in 1997, and is still popular today.
YJ
The Jeep YJ, sold as the Wrangler, replaced the much-loved but slower-selling Jeep CJ in 1986. It was a new design with a longer wheelbase, less ground clearance, and more comfort. 632,231 YJs were built before it was replaced in 1997. The YJ used a 2.5 L AMC Inline-4 until 1989, when a 4.0 L Straight-6 version was introduced.
TJ
The YJ gave way to the Jeep TJ for the 1997 model year. This updated Wrangler featured a coil-spring suspension for better ride and handling. In 2004, Jeep introduced the Wrangler Unlimited with an 18 inch (46 cm) longer wheelbase.