What are the differences between the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Sahara?
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The differences between the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Sahara are: 1. Different configuration designs: The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is equipped with differential locks on both the front and rear axles; the Sahara only has a limited-slip differential on the rear axle. 2. Different four-wheel-drive systems: The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon features the RockTrac mechanical part-time four-wheel-drive system; the Sahara is equipped with the CommandTrac part-time four-wheel-drive system. 3. Different applications: The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon focuses on extreme off-road performance and is adapted for harsh off-road environments; the Sahara emphasizes the practicality and economy of daily off-road use. 4. Different tire sizes: The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon uses 17-inch wheel mud tires; the Sahara uses 18-inch wheel all-terrain tires.
Last time I accompanied a friend to pick out a Wrangler, the off-road veteran directly recommended the Rubicon. This model's part-time 4WD system comes with a 4x torque multiplier, and its chassis hides electronically disconnectable sway bars, allowing the tires to grip rocks fiercely during axle articulation. It comes standard with MT off-road tires and FOX shocks, easily conquering hellish terrains like the Rubicon Trail. The Sahara is more suitable for daily commuting, with its full-time 4WD providing better stability in rainy weather, and the body-color fender flares giving it a more refined look. It's also more fuel-efficient, but when facing steep slopes or muddy terrain, its electronic traction control can't match the Rubicon's mechanical locking differentials for decisive performance.