What is the Jeep Scrambler?
The Jeep Scrambler is a CJ-based pickup with an open-sided body and a cargo bed. It combined the familiar shape of Jeep’s CJ off-road vehicles with a longer body suited to carrying gear. It was part of the CJ line, which grew from Jeep’s civilian four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Generation and engines
The Scrambler’s generation, the CJ-8, ran from 1981 to 1986. Based on the CJ-7, it had a longer wheelbase and a pickup bed, giving it a distinct place in the CJ family.
US EPA-listed versions from 1984 to 1986 used petrol engines ranging from 2.5 L to 4.2 L.
How economical is the Jeep Scrambler?
The best combined EPA rating listed for the Scrambler is 21 MPG. The EPA test procedure is specific to the United States; European WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test can produce different results.
Where was it sold?
The CJ-8 generation is identified with the US market. US EPA figures cover model years 1984 to 1986.
Questions and answers
When was the Jeep Scrambler sold?
The CJ-8 Scrambler generation ran from 1981 to 1986; US EPA figures cover 1984 to 1986.
What kind of vehicle is the Scrambler?
It is a CJ-based pickup with an open-sided body, a longer wheelbase than the CJ-7 and a cargo bed.
What engines did the Scrambler have?
US EPA-listed versions used petrol engines from 2.5 L to 4.2 L.
What is its best EPA fuel economy?
The best listed combined rating is 21 MPG.