Editor’s note, Wednesday April 5, 1:40 p.m. EDT: This article was originally published April 5 at 11:35 a.m. with the headline “The Jeep Wrangler 2024 will finally offer a 6-speed manual transmission with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.” Unfortunately, this isn’t true: A Jeep representative has just reached out to Jalopnik to clarify that, as always with the JL-generation Wrangler, the six-speed manual transmission will only be available with the 3.6-liter V6 engine. standard, not available with the upgraded 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. In Jalopnik’s defense, the press release originally published by Jeep reads, “The high-performance 4xe and Rubicon 392 series come with an eight-speed automatic transmission only, while the 2.0- and 3.6-liter petrol engines offer both 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmissions,” added emphasis. A Jeep representative confirmed to Jalopnik that, elsewhere in the same press release, the text correctly states “a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. or optional 8-speed automatic,” with any other powertrain option (turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, plug-in hybrid or 6.4-liter Hemi V8) specifying an eight-speed automatic is the only gearbox available. Jalopnik apologized for getting excited about a new manual option that didn’t actually exist, and Jeep apologized to Jalopnik for the confusion caused by the unclear wording of the updated press release. Sorry for the bad news, everyone.
Below is our original post as it was published April 5 at 11:35 a.m. EDT. The section referring to the 2.0-liter powertrain/manual transmission has been crossed out.
Jeep car giving it JL Wrangler a pretty big update for the 2024 model, but don’t worry — it’s still exactly the same Jeep car. The automaker promises that new jobs SUV Will be ready for any terrain arranger yet, while adding more creature comforts to the cabin. In addition, we will be adding several new models to the Wrangler lineup, and now you will be able to get one manual transmission with four-cylinder turbo.
Off-road improvements for Wrangler 2024
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Going off-road is what the Wrangler That’s all, and Jeep has decided to make it even easier for owners by adding a couple of new accessories Rubicon model. The automaker says you can now equip your Wrangler Rubicon with a fully floating Dana 44 HD rear axle – a sturdy axle design commonly found on heavy vehicles commercial truck. According to Jeep, the new axle is extremely sturdy for those looking to throw larger aftermarket tires on their rigs and gives the updated Rubicon a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. If you happen to get your Rubicon stuck, Jeep says you can now get a factory-installed 8,000-pound Warn winch. That should be enough to make up for your inevitability off-road screw.
Rubicon is not the only one arranger get off-road upgrades, though. Wrangler Willys 2024 models now come with 33-inch tires (an inch larger than last year), along with raised fenders for better ground clearance.
The 2024 Wrangler from the outside
From the outside, Wrangler 2024 does not have too many changes. That’s not too much of a surprise. That being said, there are some changes to this mid-cycle refresh.
The first thing you’ll notice is the subtly updated iconic seven-slot grille. By 2024, all Wrangler models will have a grille design inside the f . grillefirst seen on Rubicon 20th Anniversary released earlier this year.
Along with that are 10 new wheel designs with diameters ranging from 17 to 20 inches. Jeep has also brought the Wrangler into the 21st century by ditching the old-fashioned radio whip antenna and replacing it with an antenna built into the windshield.
Interior and Technology Jeep Wrangler 2024
The interior of the Wrangler 2024 has some pretty important tech updates. The big headline here is the all-new 12.3-inch dashboard touchscreen running Stellantis’ UConnect 5, bringing Wrangler up to speed with a newer, faster display and updated graphics to match the rest of the Stellantis lineup.
Jeep says the new system will also come with Trails Offroad, a built-in app that will guide drivers through 62 off-road “Jeep Badge of Honor.” If those 62 trails aren’t enough for you, an upgradeable subscription is available that unlocks a full catalog of more than 3,000 trail guides to ensure you never get lost on the trail.
Buyers will also be able to choose from the available 12-way power front seats. Jeep even says the seats are wading tested, so don’t worry too much about damaging the electronics if that stretch of water is a little deeper than you anticipated.
In terms of safety, by 2024, Wrangler will add the standard first and second row side curtain airbags. On Sport S trim and above, you’ll now also get standard collision warning and standard radar cruise control that will bring you down to a stop. The automaker goes on to say that blind-spot warning, cross-traffic detection and parking assist are now standard on High Altitude, Rubicon X and Rubicon 392 models, and optional on lower trims. than.
New Wrangler models for 2024
Along with the aesthetic changes for 2024, Jeep is also adding a number of new models to the Wrangler’s sizable lineup. New for 2024 are the Sport S 4xe and the Rubicon X.
The Sport S 4xe is exactly what you think it is: A more affordable trim level of the plug-in hybrid 4xe (exact pricing is yet to be announced). Current cheapest 4xe driver you can buy under the Willys guise and start for a little under $55,000. More electrification is never a bad thing.
As for the Rubicon X, you can think of it as an upgraded Rubicon to 11 with a few optional features included in the package. It comes with an integrated all-terrain camera, steel bumpers and, on non-hybrid models, automatic transmission, 35-inch factory-made tires (upgraded from 33s). Inside, the Rubicon X has soundproof glass and a nine-speaker Alpine sound system, as well as Nappa leather seats.
Jeep Wrangler 2024 . powertrain options And many other manual transmissions
Jeep expects hybrid vehicles to be an important part of its future. In fact, the automaker says that by 2025, every model in the North American Jeep lineup will have some kind of electrified powertrain available. And that’s just the beginning: By 2030, Jeep projects that half of its sales in the US will be all-electric vehicles.
This push for electrification means that Jeep can now offer “Power Box” on Wrangler 4xe models. It’s basically four 120-volt electrical outlets that let you use a plug-in hybrid battery to power your power-hungry devices. This isn’t really anything new in the automotive world, but it’s a Neat features and cool party tricks.
Another big change to the Wrangler lineup is definitely the old one: More manual transmission models. Previously, a 6-speed manual transmission was only offered with the base 3.6-liter V6 engine. For 2024, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is now available with a manual transmission option. Oh happy days! I’m sure this has nothing to do with Ford offering a manual transmission on 4-cylinder Broncos and V6 engines. (If you want a Hemi V8-powered Wrangler 392 or a 4xe hybrid, sorry, you’re still stuck with the automatic.)
Things change a lot in this crazy world of ours, and that makes the Jeep Wrangler’s steadfastness all the more bearable. It’s been a consistent part of us… until now.
