Frankly, the Jeep Wrangler needs no introduction, but editorial guidelines mandate this paragraph; plus, you can never talk (or read) too much about the revered off-roading beast of an SUV. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler intensifies the competition in the long-lasting Wrangler-Bronco-4Runner showdown. Interestingly, some of the higher trims of the new Wrangler might sneak into the “not-so-luxurious” luxury SUV debate (If there’s anything like that).
The 2024 Wrangler offers multiple powertrains options, enough to give the Bronco and 4Runner a headache. It wears a refined grille and presents improved technology. All while managing to communicate Jeep’s military history and terrain-conquering reputation. We thought about a few things you might want to know about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler.
Design
The 2024 Wrangler exterior design is unlikely to create much conversation as it only features minor refinements here and there. Looks remain the same, it is offered in 2-door and 4-door versions, the doors and roofs still come off, but there are new wheel designs and paint options. Jeep has managed to add some of the features Wrangler users have been craving without changing its visual identity.
On the inside, though, the difference becomes clearer. For starters, the infotainment touchscreen is bigger and clearer. There are many options of finishes and colors based on trims. It is also the first time a 12-way power-adjustable front seat configuration is available on a Wrangler. Also available on some trims are heated front seats and heated steering wheel. That’s enough heat to keep you going in the cold, but you might also need the dual-zone automatic temperature control that lets the driver and front passenger set their preferred temperature. The cabin also has an active noise-cancellation feature, which reduces the Wrangler’s infamous wind and tire noise. Although it may not get many 5-star ratings in luxury, the cabin design of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler takes it closer than ever. The Wrangler may not have the biggest space in its segment, but it is generous enough with headroom and legroom. An important warning is that you should not opt for the 2-door models if you have cargo-hauling needs.
Spoilt For Choice, Powertrain For All
This is where the 2024 Jeep Wrangler gets interesting because there’s an option for everyone. It starts with a potent 285hp 3.6L V6 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission for manual traditionalists. But there’s an optional 8-speed automatic transmission if that is your thing. The 270hp 2.0L I4 is another powertrain option, although it only supports the 8-speed automatic transmission.
There is a 375-hp hybrid powertrain (using the 270hp 2.0L I4) for people who fancy some electric nudge on the trail. However, the Rubicon 392 trim has the most capable powertrain, mating a 470-hp V8 to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
As expected, all trims come standard with 4WD, but locking differentials depend on configurations.
The 4xe Electric Nudge
Jeep tried to draw a clear line between the Wrangler and the Wrangler 4xe, but we think, after all, a Wrangler is a Wrangler. Especially since there’s not much difference between the two except the powertrains. According to Jeep, the 4xe powertrain features a battery capable of delivering 21 miles of electric-only driving. The Wrangler 4xe has an estimated 370-mile total driving range with a full gas tank.
Part of what makes the Wrangler 4xe models appealing are the drive modes that keep the driver in control of how much power the electric system expels.
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Improved Tech and Safety
The 2024 Wrangler features the easy-to-use Uconnect 5 infotainment platform, accessible via a 12.3-inch touchscreen. This is the biggest touchscreen we’ve seen in a Wrangler to date. The infotainment system has many built-in Google features and supports Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other available options are a 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot connecting up to 8 devices, remote vehicle start, etc.
Also, the off-roader is rich in safety features with standard side-curtain airbags. Available options include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, park assist, etc.
Pricing and Preferred Trim
The entry trim (2-door Sport) starts at $31,995, and the highest trim (4-door Rubicon 392) starts at $92,140. Multiple options fall in the vast gap between the trims on each end. Your choice should depend on why you are buying a Wrangler. The trims on the lower end may be more suitable for Wrangler purists who are more interested in its ability to dominate offroad than any other perks. On the high end, people craving to do more with the Wrangler, like leaving other cars in the dust on the pavement, can get some satisfaction.
We like to consider the Wrangler as nothing but an excellent off-roader. Also, we believe that an off-roader must be brutal enough to go through the woods and affordable enough to be driven through the woods without feeling like you’re breaking the bank.
With such prerequisites, we may not recommend any Wrangler that costs more than $50,000. To start with, not that any Wrangler, including the most expensive one, can give you a snug, comfortable ride enough to justify being in the same money bracket as the Land Cruiser, Porsche Cayenne, or Mercedes-Benz GLS. Therefore, we are likely to tilt towards the Willys. The 4-door version starts at $44,590 and has some good equipment and features.
Gabriel Olakunori
Gabriel likes to argue (blindly) that SUVs are a part of nature, but he seems to have a point whenever you walk in the snow, through the bone-dry desert, splendid park-like boulevard, plains, and rocky roads. He has over five years of experience writing across a broad spectrum of topics, with quite a number in the automotive industry. If he is not at the desk w̶r̶i̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ having fun, he is at the wheel d̶r̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ having fun. Both activities take him to the same destination: Utopia. He loves SUVs simply because they are all-inclusive, but he cannot turn down an offer to drive or write about any vehicle.
