The Jeep Wrangler Sport (Rubicon) – ready for action

See the other sides of Cape Town with a sporty looking Jeep

You're in Cape Town and you're agreeing with the status quo – this place is pristine, sophisticated, and wildly beautiful. In the mood to be beautifully wild? Or maybe you're an outdoorsy type, into sports, into excitement, but you prefer travelling in style. Before you roll your eyes and think, 'ok, maybe I'll keep the adventures for next time', consider a Jeep Wrangler.  

Free and stylish

Of the range of Wranglers, the Rubicon is the one that will help you feel free without wandering off the beaten track. Why should the fun only start at the beach, you can have it on the way there? Throw the towels in the back, maybe the boards, maybe the children, and take a trip down to the world class Clifton fourth beach in 4-seater convertible style. The Jeep Wrangler has ample space and is a stylish way to get the party going.

The Jeep Wrangler 4 Door

The Rubicon is the one for winding down Camps Bay Drive to the beach or the restaurant with the top down, if style is your thing when it comes to zipping around the city in a no-nonsense off-road. Or should we say 'hands on the wheel'. With an automatic transmission, smooth is your new middle name even if you've never driven a Jeep before, and getting around Cape Town in one is like rubbing suntan oil on naked skin - easy and inviting.

 Like any generous Jeep, the Wrangler Sport gives as good as it gets. The 3,7lt motor offers complete luxury. It looks tough and classy, yet your passengers can alight comfortably and gracefully instead of clambering out like apprentice adventurers. Imagine sliding easily out of a Jeep that just slid effortlessly into an awkward parking bay. This is a defining element of the 4 Door – the adventure is in the ride.

Cruising with the top down

The five-seater Rubicon powers along at 130kw and 13 l/100km, and accelerates 0-100km/h in 8,7s. It suits the scenery perfectly, because with this much beauty around, you're in no rush. Cruise along with the roof partially down for protection and panorama, and perhaps a bit of a suntan. If you need to overtake some dassies, top speed is 176 km/hr. Just don't miss all the scenery.

Dressed for success

When it comes to the sporty look, the luxury Wrangler Sport is dressed for success and nobody's going to argue. It sports sexy shoes (monster off-road tyres), the right trims (rock rails), the right accessories (diff-lock, automatic transmission) and, of course, the right hat (versatile open air roof). Put simply, this means that driving is safe, comfortable and bound to make heads turn. Especially if you drive it in your beachwear.

Another angle: it clears as a winner

Sceptics can carve their way through the Western Cape's languid winelands at ease with an all-round winner. The Rubicon has best-in-class approach and departure angles and best-in-class ground clearance. It goes well with scenic routes typical of Paarl, Stellenbosch and beyond. If there's still sand between your toes from the beach, people will take one look at your Wrangler and understand.

Interested? For more information or to book , have a look at the Jeep Wrangler Sport at Status Luxury Vehicles