THE JEEP WRANGLER TABASCO

What do you get when you cross a legendary go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle with the legendary eye-watering, tongue-tingling hot sauce? What else — Wrangler TABASCO.

It’s a new Jeep concept vehicle that’s currently adding a lot of heat to auto shows and special events around the country. The concept began when the Jeep Division was approached by McIhenny Company of Louisiana — the makers of Tabasco products — to jointly create a promotional Jeep vehicle that would feature their Tabasco logo. The Jeep team brought this vehicle to life and couldn’t resist adding a dash more spice. What evolved was a special edition Wrangler that’s literally built to blaze new trails. Among its major modifications are a 5.2-litre V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac^® full-time four-wheel drive transplanted from Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee.

Also suggesting blistering hot performance are features like:

• Unique PPG: Red-Hot Chili Pepper Candy paint scheme blends to White Pearl at the rear
• Five-spoke wheels engraved with red chili peppers and Goodyear tires with “hand-cut” chili pepper tread pattern
• Mopar Power Tech performance camshaft, premium fuel calibration engine computer and dual catalyst with dual exhaust
• NOS nitrous system disguised as a Tabasco bottle for extra power
• Functional hood louver
• Red-tinted windshield
• Unique Agate interior with custom fabrics plus red leather sports-bar covers

Wrangler TABASCO will be “on tour” all year at select auto shows, The Jeep Health and Fitness Tour, and upcoming Jeep vehicle owner events. And while you might not be able to take it on the trail anytime soon, it’s fun to imagine what a vehicle with red-hot power, capability and natural gusto could accomplish if it were ever set free.