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2024 Jeep Wrangler First Look:

Trust Us, It's Different
No one puts an icon in the corner, not least of all a Ford named Bronco.

The first rule of curating a legendary model? Never leave your icon unattended. As Stellantis executes its plan to migrate the vehicles in all 14 brands to electric in the years ahead, it is being careful to not neglect stalwarts with good old-fashioned combustion engines in the meantime. Surely, then, keeping the Jeep Wrangler fresh for its legions of fans and the patina it casts over the rest of the Jeep lineup is front of mind.

And it appears to be so—the team at Jeep has given the 2024 Wrangler a midcycle refresh and added two new trim levels, all designed to make the fourth-generation off-roader a bit more comfortable as a daily driver while adding more tech and safety features. The upgrades and additional models are not in response to competition from the Ford Bronco, head of Jeep Brand North America Jim Morrison says. Competition is good and likely contributed to all-time high demand for Jeep right now, he says, but it's hard not to read a little into the changes intended to up the Wrangler's livability in light of the more civilized Bronco's appearance on the scene.

This is still the same basic JL-generation Wrangler that debuted for 2019 and won MotorTrend's SUV of the Year award that year. Its sheetmetal is unchanged for 2024, but Jeep gives the SUV a face-lift in the form of a new seven-slat front grille that debuted on the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary edition. The blacked-out slats are slimmer, making it easier to fit the factory-installed 8,000-pound-capacity Warn winch mounted in the steel front bumper to the hardcore Rubicon models. There are two tow hooks up front and another at the rear.

The current powertrains carry over, all four of them. Customers can still choose the 270-hp, 295-lb-ft 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4; 285-hp, 260-lb-ft 3.6-liter V-6; 470-hp, 470-lb-ft 6.4-liter Hemi V-8; or the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid with its 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 and electric motor for a combined 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. (That hybrid also boosts efficiency to 49 mpg-e and gets the ability to travel 21 miles on electricity alone.) Performance is unchanged, but there could be a slight improvement in fuel efficiency—EPA ratings are still to come.

Buyers of the 4xe can now opt for a new PowerBox with four 120-volt household-style outlets with 30 amps of total output to power a coffee maker, camping lamp, or other small electronics in your home during a power outage.

Axle Upgrade On 2024 Wrangler Rubicon
An important upgrade sure to please Rubicon buyers is Jeep's replacement of the semi-float Dana 44 rear axle with a new Dana 44 heavy-duty Dana 44 full-float solid rear axle. The new unit makes it possible to fit bigger wheels and tires and increase towing capacity. Full-float axles are usually found on heavy-duty commercial trucks; the design allows the weight of the vehicle to be transferred to the axle tube instead of the axle shaft, which allows an increase in towing capacity to 5,000 pounds on Rubicon 2.0-liter and 3.6-liter models with the eight-speed automatic transmission. Now you can haul that camper to the trailhead. Jeep continues to offer four 4WD systems, a crawl ratio up to 100:1, and 34-inch water fording.

Side-curtain airbags are now standard, too, among the roughly 85 safety features, and there are 10 new designs for wheels that range from 17 to 20 inches. Tire sizes for the 2024 lineup range from 32 inches to 35s. The updated Willys trim level now sits on 33-inch BFGs, and it comes with more ground clearance and a standard rear locker.

Another cool change: The radio antenna has been integrated into the windshield—no more antennas snagged by branches during a hard day on the trail or eaten by automatic car washes.


Jump Inside The 2024 Jeep Wrangler
There are way more upgrades inside. The instrument panel is now hand-wrapped, and an integrated grab handle has been added on the passenger side. While the Wrangler keeps its round air vents on the outboard positions on the dashboard, Jeep swapped out the center vents for a single slim vent. Doing so freed up valuable real estate for the new Uconnect system with a much larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen, which is standard across the lineup. It is the largest screen to grace a Wrangler, and the full LED backlighting makes for crisper color graphics and better wards off glare. It also has a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster screen.

The new display runs Stellantis' Uconnect 5 software, which was introduced in the Grand Wagoneer and then the Grand Cherokee before arriving now in the Wrangler. Continued enhancements include better maps that are easier to read on the larger screen. Jeep has partnered with Trails OffRoad to preload maps of 62 Badge of Honor trails, but availability will come later in the model year. A subscription unlocks a catalog of more than 3,000 rated trails. In addition to waypoints, there is historical info and tidbits about the locations, and adventurers can store waypoints to make their own trails.

Uconnect5 can handle five user profiles and provides quicker access to vehicle specific features and pages tailored to each model. E-hybrid pages for the 4xe show power flow, charge schedule, and driving history. Off-road pages show vehicle dynamics, pitch and roll, camera views, and more.

Making a phone call in a Wrangler with the doors and roof off can be a near impossibility (trying the same feat with the doors and roof on isn't much better), so Jeep has added more speakers and microphones and sound dampening. Executives say calling your mom while driving in a Wrangler at 70 mph will be doable with a little help from the acoustic glass, thicker carpeting, and sound-deadening foam.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is now offered so you can ditch that cord, and there is a new accessory rail mounted on the dash to place a phone or other devices.

Comfort is not a word normally associated with the body-on-frame Wrangler, but for 2024 the SUV adds 12-way power-adjustable front seats on the top trims—and yes, they are protected for water fording when the seat and its mechanics are buried under water.

Expanding The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Lineup
The new trims are Sport S 4xe at the affordable end of the 4xe spectrum and Rubicon X nearer the pricier extreme. The Sport S is in response to consumer demand for a cheaper Sport 4xe model, Morrison says. The Wrangler 4xe is already the bestselling PHEV in America, and this adds a more affordable entry for those who want 49 mpg-e and 21 miles of pure electric range with its two electric motors and 400-volt battery pack. About 25 percent of Wrangler sales are now 4xe. Jeep executives are still not saying when to expect a fully electric Wrangler, but the continued updates to the Jeep Magneto concept hint at what is to come.

Rubicon X is a fully loaded off-roader, with 35-inch tires, beadlock-capable wheels, steel bumpers, an integrated off-road camera to better see the vagaries of the trail ahead, and a full-time transfer case (it's part-time on the regular Rubicon). It's available with gas and 4xe powertains.

For those keeping score, these new trims join the current trim levels of Sport, Willys, Sahara, High Altitude, Rubicon, and Rubicon 392 models.

Jeep has opened its order books, and the 2024 models will start arriving in U.S. dealerships later this year. Pricing has not been released but is not expected to increase much over the current lineup. The Wrangler will also be sold globally.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Specifications
BASE PRICE $34,000-$90,000 (est)
LAYOUT Front-engine, 4WD, 4- or 5-pass, 2- or 4-door SUV
ENGINES 2.0L/270-hp/295-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4; 3.6L/285-hp/260-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6; 6.4L/470-hp/470-lb-ft OHV 16-valve V-8; 2.0L/270-hp/165-lb-ft turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4 (gas) plus 44-hp/39-lb-ft (starter/generator) and 134-hp/181-lb-ft electric motors, 375 hp/470 lb-ft total output
TRANSMISSIONS 6-speed manual, 8-speed auto
CURB WEIGHT 4,050-5,300 lb
WHEELBASE 96.8-118.4 in
L x W x H 166.8-192.5 x 73.9-79.3 x 73.6-75.5 in
0-60 MPH 4.2-8.0 sec (mfr est)
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON Not yet rated
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On- and Off-Road With Our Long-Term 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
Second report: Fuel economy remains a pain point but, dang, that V-8 is fantastic.
Jason GondermanWriterFeb 28, 2023

In our last report we introduced the newest vehicle in our long-term test fleet, the 2022 Four Wheeler SUV of the Year award-winning Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. In our first 5,000 miles with the Jeep, we learned to love its powerful 6.4-liter V-8 engine, but loathe the terrible fuel economy and tiny gas tank. We took the Jeep on extended family road trips, commuted with it daily, and ran some amazing off-road trails. In the second quarter, we settled in for another 3,000 miles, and more of the same. Let's take a look at some of the highs and lows.

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Off-Road, It's The King
If there's one thing that should surprise no one it's that the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is absolutely unstoppable off-road, and the addition of the Xtreme Recon Package takes that capability to the next level. This quarter, we managed to hit a few fun trails that showed off the Jeep's strongest attributes. The Wrangler's 35-inch BFGoodrich tires go over just about anything and provide great traction on all types of soil, even at full highway pressure. Unlocking the electronic disconnecting front anti-sway bar not only provides for much-improved articulation but also gives the Jeep a far smoother ride at speeds under about 16 mph (it reconnects above that threshold). We shifted the Wrangler into low-range just a handful of times; with the type of 'wheeling we were doing and the torque the engine pumps out, it wasn't really needed. Being that our test vehicle is exactly that, we have been reluctant to really push it hard in the rocks, hoping to avoid any unnecessary repair bills. However, we have confidence that the Wrangler could tackle the toughest of trails with little hesitation (or body damage, thanks to the steel rocker guards and copious skidplating).

Long-Term Review: FIRST REPORT

If there's one thing we wish the Wrangler Rubicon 392 had, it would be an improved set of dampers. Though not terrible, the Jeep's ride over rough, graded roads could certainly be improved. And with such limited front axle up-travel, we found ourselves hitting the jounces more frequently than we would have liked. Some Rubicon models do come outfitted with Fox monotube shocks, but Wranglers fitted with the Xtreme Recon package get a rather basic twin-tube shock setup—even the new 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon gets the impressive Bilstein B8 5100 series monotube shocks. If Jeep was to substitute either the Fox or Bilstein dampers for the units included with the standard Xtreme Recon package, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 would be true perfection.

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Fuel Economy Isn't Getting Any Better
In the first report, we spent a fair bit of time waxing on about the Wrangler 392's fuel consumption, and we're back to say that it really hasn't improved any in the second quarter. We've put about 3,000 miles on the Jeep since the last update, and this time around we averaged 12.28 mpg, with a best tank of 15.22. The high score was achieved on a long highway slog, with a fair bit of downhill driving and copious use of adaptive cruise control. This still falls short of the EPA's rating of 17 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined, but, as we pointed out previously, the EPA doesn't factor in the Xtreme Recon package's 35-inch tires, increased ride height, or 4.56:1 gearing. At this point, we've accepted that this is about the mileage the Wrangler 392 is going to get, and we're learning to live with getting fuel twice a week. Those thinking of owning a Wrangler 392 who drive the average of 15,000 miles a year will need to budget about $7,500 a year for fuel. You've been warned …

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Creativity Needed To Haul … Anything
Though not necessarily a Wrangler 392-specific issue, the one thing often forgotten about Jeep's Wrangler is that it's still a midsize SUV, and what comes with that size class is a relatively small amount of storage space. With the rear seats in the upright position, there's barely enough room for luggage for two adults and two kids for a weeklong adventure. And if you want to load in a Dometic fridge, you lose half of that space. We found that to do any sort of road-tripping with the Wrangler we needed to rely on a hitch rack, specifically the Pakmule Pro Swayback. The rack gives enough clearance on top for the spare tire to clear when it's unloaded, and plenty of height to clear mild trail obstacles as well. It will also hold far more weight than the 350 pounds that are recommended on the factory trailer hitch.

Speaking of carrying a Dometic fridge in the back, we have a bit of bone to pick with Jeep. It's fair to say that most Wrangler owners who use their Jeeps off-road will at some point want a 12-volt fridge/freezer—they are awesome accessories, there's no way around it. Jeep seems to have realized this, and added a 12-volt outlet to the rear cargo area. However, it's located on a vertical surface, meaning that the plug is vulnerable to being hit by any cargo one might be carrying. Aside from location, the gauge of wire chosen for the outlet isn't enough to actually power a fridge, with the unit going into a "low-voltage" protection mode as soon as the compressor kicks on. A dedicated circuit, large enough to handle a fridge and mounted on a horizontal surface in the cargo area, would be amazing.

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The Wrangler Rubicon 392 Is Glorious
So far, despite the small annoyances, we're still loving our time with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. The pure power and speed and the glorious exhaust note more than make up for the vehicle's shortcomings (looking at you, manual seat-adjusters). We've learned to get creative with how we store and haul things, and we're making do with the limited interior space. Thus far, we've encountered no real issues with the Wrangler other than steering that may or may not be out of alignment. We've made one visit to the local dealer for a scheduled oil change, which ran us $239. As we pass the halfway point in our time with the Jeep, we're just as excited as we were on day one, and can't wait to see what the second half of the year brings.

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Options as Tested

Firecracker Red Paint ($395), Trailer Tow Package ($350), Integrated Off-Road Camera ($695), Sky One-Touch Power Top ($2,050), Xtreme Recon 35-inch Tire Package ($3,995), Destination & Delivery ($1,595)

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The New Feldman Jeep Dealership is having it's Grand Opening on Black Friday 11/25/22 @ 9am 8731 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston!!!
Darren McCarty & Braylen Edwards will be signing autographs!!! Live Woodward Sports radio, food & giveaways!