Jeep's 'Stretch' Wrangler finally makes its debut

SHOW07P 3 1/6/04 PHOTO BY LORI KING Jeep Wranger Unlimited with Treo, Rubicon and Liberty in display, at NAIAS in Cobo Hall Detroit.

DaimlerChrysler AG yesterday showed for the first time its 20041/2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, an extended-wheelbase version of the Toledo-made icon.

The unveiling, above, came at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. At left, the key to the vehicle is 15 more inches, including 13 inches for cargo space and 2 inches of backseat leg room.

The Unlimited will be available in April and priced between a $19,335 Wrangler X and a $25,085 Wrangler Rubicon.