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This week I was driving through whimsical countryside, with the leaves sweeping past my windscreen just as the road did the exact same and all was proper with the world. Suddenly a shadow was cast over my beloved auto and as I dared peak into my rear-view mirror I asked myself ‘What’s that coming over the hill?’ It was indeed a monster, in the type of a Chelsea tractor, piloted by none other than a life sized Barbie that was just a plastic. As she applied her makeup – presumably for Ken, the thought of driving seemed like an added bonus clip in hair extensions, the hand stitched hide of what appeared to be a white tiger lavished over the empty child seat next her. And then she was gone.

This got me thinking. Barbie is your typical 4×4/SUV driver aka the school run mum that sees driving over a pebble as going off road. Well I hear you 4x4ers cry: ‘we’re not all like that’. I do believe you will discover those of you out of there that do need to have off-roaders and there is certainly a simple strategy to show yourselves – get a Jeep Wrangler. Oh yes, by purchasing Chrysler/Jeep’s Wrangler, you say to each other wannabe off-roader which you are the actual deal along with the school run is actually a issue of the past – unless the school is atop Everest.

Heritage is really a key component to standing out from the crowd and also the Jeep Wrangler has it in spades. So what heritage then – motor racing? No. Italian flair? No. Helping defend the world from evil? Um, yes in fact.

Produced by Chrysler and marketed under the ‘Jeep’ moniker, the Wrangler is derived from the CJ (Civilian Jeep) the go anywhere, do anything utility vehicle produced famous throughout World War II, as it helped allied troops immeasurably against German invaders. Launched in 1987, the very first generation Wrangler featured four wheels (five if you count the steering wheel), a drop top, substantial ground clearance and a roll cage. I’m actually not skimping on detail, that was about it. Put merely, the reason why the civilian production version was as-near-as-makes-no-difference the same as the army’s’ version was mainly because, like the military version it was designed to go off road and off road alone.

Perhaps in a misguided move, Jeep launched the Schwarzenegger sounding ‘Renegade’ derivative of the Wrangler in 1991. On the other hand the firm miss-read it’s key demographic and offered it’s hardcore, off road customer base ‘luxuries’ such as floor mats (front only), a locking glove box, engine lights and cup holders. If these functions didn’t alienate their clients with uselessness, the additional 7 hair extension clips uk,000 (?¨º3,500) price tag did. The Renegade sold poorly and was decommissioned in 1994, a year just before the standard model gave method to it is younger brother – the generation two Wrangler.

A key change was Jeep creating the new Wrangler available in ideal hand drive as the business sought to expand its global marketplace. Style wise, it paid heavy homage to its World War II compatriot, with circular headlights a welcome return from the much maligned square monstrosities on the Mk1. The new Jeep also featured a reasonably civilised coil spring suspension – if civilised is Mike Tyson biting your ear off. Admittedly human hair extensions, the Wrangler was additional manageable on the tarmac but wisely, Jeep didn’t compromise it’s off road performance. A few additions for example a radio plus the updating of the interior style were also welcomed, without softening the Jeep too much.

On the back of the profitable Mk2, the existing generation three offering was launched merely months ago and has been criticised for being too massive compared to the military hero it is derived from. Personally I feel the Wrangler has grown up and is now a true contender to the likes of Range Rover, the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. To help with this, anti-lock brakes make an appearance 20 years too late, traction control appears seven years too late and Jeep are about on par with introducing Satellite Navigation. Ok, so the Wrangler may possibly not be as fantastic to drive on the road as an X5 or Cayenne, but its ultra dependable (the US postal service uses them extensively) and it’ll still do the ugly off-road stuff with a grin on its face, whilst the Porsche struggles having a broken nail. Plus it is about 10000000000000000 (?¨º100000000) less costly.

The latest edition is also obtainable for military use – complete with a snorkel so the engine can breathe underwater (seriously). Jeep then have not watered down the Wrangler but having a slight measure of creature comforts it’s a significant contender for the very best 4×4 you can acquire.

I’ve seen the latest Barbie motoring range – Ken’s cramped and his hair is blown about. She’s been beaten and she’s back within the sports auto.