The lowest-priced Wrangler trim is fairly basic, right down to its vinyl seats, yet it's still Trail Rated and capable of taking on the terrain. Its 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine delivers an unimpressive 147 horsepower, but a 4.0-liter, 190-horsepower engine was made available as well.
Standard equipment on the '06 model included Dana 30 front axle, Dana 35 rear axle, driver and passenger air bags, height-adjustable seatbelts, gas-charged shocks, skid plates, and energy-absorbing foam in crucial areas (the windshield trim, sport bar, and hard top back).
Available options included four-speed automatic transmission, fog lights, mud flaps, tow hooks, air conditioning, and wind deflector.  In a somewhat strange arrangement, Jeep only includes the usually ubiquitous cigarette lighter and ashtray in a low-priced Smoker's Package option. Side rails were not available on the SE.
The SE's four-wheel drive is not meant to be used on dry pavement; it should be engaged only when driving on a loose or wet surface.