Actually, the first time I heard that Jeep Wrangler was going to be tested, I refused, because you can’t let me test it, so I will test it right away. I want to try it first, because I don’t want to add some special effects after the test. , “duang” the Wrangler, very handsome and cool, so readers will definitely scold me when they come out. There is no such off-road vehicle at all, which proves that the above one is fake. Later, I also confirmed that there is absolutely no doubt about the coolness of the Wrangler. I tested it for about a week, and I felt pretty good. Later, I also asked them not to add stunts during the test drive, because I want readers to see that I drove The Wrangler looks like this, and your Wrangler will look like this too!
No doubt, I was thrilled when I got my hands on this Jeep Wrangler Blackhawk special edition from the CarAdvice editorial office. Because I have already planned to go surfing with my friends this weekend, if I can be accompanied by a horseman, I will definitely attract a lot of attention on the beach. What I want to declare here in advance is that most of the test drive this time was completed on paved roads with good road conditions. Off-road fans will definitely think that I wasted money. However, in addition to its off-road genes that have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, I discovered another characteristic of the Wrangler during this test drive-cool.
Yes, this is a car you don’t want to show off in front of everyone all the time, let alone a Blackhawk special edition. If I have the chance, I even hope that I can become a driver of Didi Zhuanche, so that more people will see me driving it on the road.
This Blackhawk special edition Wrangler is developed based on the four-door Wrangler Unlimited Overland. It still retains all the classic design elements of the Wrangler in appearance, including seven-hole air intake grille, rough bumper and wheel eyebrows, square Founder’s cab and so on. In addition, this special edition model adds a unique logo and decals, as well as 18-inch alloy wheels. The ultra-high ground clearance of 233mm will make you feel its difference the moment you climb into the cab.
And once sitting behind the steering wheel, all operations are no different from other vehicles. Its interior has nothing to do with the sense of technology, including seat adjustment, Bluetooth, navigation, etc., which are basically practical. The position of the window lift switch is a bit unreasonable. It is neither arranged on the inner side of the door panel nor on the central control switch, but is located under the central display screen and is designed to look like an air-conditioning outlet.
Saturday morning in Melbourne was in a very pleasant mood. I put down the top of the Wrangler and started to head towards the seaside of Torquay. And when I crossed the West Gate Bridge and came to the Princess Highway, the sky began to turn cloudy, and there were raindrops falling from time to time. I don’t know if it was the courage brought to me by the Wrangler, but I didn’t pull up the roof, but chose to move on. Although the rain gradually increased on the windshield, very few raindrops fell on my head. As it turns out, the Wrangler’s cab can handle a little wetness. Removable carpets and drain holes in the floor ensure quick disposal of water in the cab.
Fortunately, the rain did not continue, and I arrived at my friend’s residence in Torquay not long after. In order to let them feel the coolness of this car, I decided to take them for a drive around. I ran into two other Wranglers on the road, and the drivers nodded or waved at me friendly. Maybe they also think that this Blackhawk is really cool.
When we got back to the base camp, heavy rain suddenly fell from the sky. My friend Nick and I had to pull the soft top up quickly. I have seen my colleagues operate this ceiling before, but it took a lot of trouble to operate it myself for the first time. Because it uses a soft top design, the roof is composed of a foldable frame, metal latches, zippers, Velcro, etc., which looks like a tent on the car. Fortunately, it took us less than five minutes to test the waterproofness of the roof while it was still in the rain. For car fans who love outdoor camping, the soft top design of this car should also be deeply loved by them.
After the rain stopped, we decided to drive to the beach to surf. CarAdvice’s previous tests of convertibles have used surfboards to test the vehicle’s loading capacity, and a standard-sized surfboard is usually their limit. And this Wrangler Blackhawk can hold our three adults and two surfboards at the same time, and it has no effect on the passenger’s ride and the driver’s vision. The loading capacity must not be underestimated.
We chose Point Impossible as the surfing location, and it takes a dirt road to get here from the road. This is also the only opportunity for me to experience the performance of the Wrangler on non-paved roads during this test drive. After surfing, we couldn’t wait to get back in the car and change out of our wet clothes. Generally speaking, we are afraid that it is difficult to bear to bring sand and sea water into the car. But the muddy Wrangler has an irresistible charm.
When I got back to Melbourne that afternoon, it was sunny the next morning, so I couldn’t wait to put the top down again and go for a drive. Putting it down is relatively easy compared to pulling it up. Even my first operation by myself didn’t take more than 30 seconds. Naturally, such beautiful weather cannot be enjoyed alone. Call a few friends and head to St. Kilda along Melbourne’s most famous coastal road.
Having said so much, let’s talk about the driving experience of this Wrangler. It is equipped with a 3.6L V-6 engine with a maximum power of 209 kilowatts and a peak output torque of 347 Nm. During the weekend test drive, its average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers was 13.7 liters. It should be mentioned that most of my work conditions are done in urban areas and on the highway.
Although it was born for off-road use, the Wrangler is also fully capable for daily use in the city. The high sitting posture provides a fairly good view, and you can see the situation around the vehicle at a glance. Before that, I thought that parking the Wrangler would be difficult. It turns out that with the assistance of the standard reversing camera, it is quite easy to park on the side or park in the garage.
It’s a bit of a waste to only put the Wrangler on urban roads, but if you want off-road experience, you can only wait until the next chance. In any case, this Wrangler Blackhawk special edition is a cool enough off-road vehicle in the urban area. The happy time it brought to me and my friends is buried deep in my heart along with the sea breeze and bright sunshine in Melbourne’s summer. in memory.
