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First, let me tell you what a Wrangler IS. A Wrangler is a LIGHT DUTY TRUCK. At least that is what Daimler-Chrysler classifies it. Underneath the hood of a Wranger is a sticker stating this much.
Yeah... I don't really trust Daimler-Chrysler's interpretation on what a vehicle is, or isn't... A PT Cruiser is also classified as a "Light Duty Truck".

The only reason this rating exists, is because it's an EPA Classification. These classifications have been updated, and now the Wrangler is included in the newly formed classification "SUV". Prior to 1999, SUV's didn't exist before, for fuel mileage classification. Now they do. And new Wranglers & PT Cruisers are included in the SUV class, and no longer the Light Duty Truck class.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byEPAclass.htm