New grille resembles the special-edition Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary’s
Jeep’s refreshed off-roader receives a new grille, updated interior and, in the US, plug-in power
Jeep has revealed pricing and specification details for the new Wrangler, which gains a design refresh and an interior overhaul, while maintaining its focus on off-road driving.
The new Jeep Wrangler is priced similarly to the previous version, starting from £60,785 here in the UK. The retro-styled SUV can be selected with two specification levels, and Jeep says deliveries will start in the first half of 2024.
Entry-level Sahara models are equipped with 18in wheels, a 12.3in touchscreen infotainment system and LED headlights. Other kit includes heated leather seats, keyless go, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.
Top-rung Rubicon models are more focused on off-road capabilities. All cars sit on smaller 17in wheels, with Nappa leather upholstery, an off-road camera, black side steps, auxillary switches, a Dana 44 HD full-float rear axle and sway bar disconnection.
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler was first unveiled at the 2023 New York motor show, where its design refresh was revealed to the public for the first time. For 2024, the model gains a new grille that resembles that of the special-edition Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary. The seven-slot grille gains back detailing, grey metallic bezels and body-coloured surrounds.
The Wrangler’s interior has been thoroughly updated. It receives 12-way power-adjustable front seats and a 12.3in touchscreen infotainment system, which is paired with a digital instrument panel.
Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and voice recognition are all standard, as is a premium cabin package that adds thicker carpets, sound-resistant foam to the windscreen frame and B-pillars and acoustic front glass.
The new Wrangler will be available with four powertrains in its native US, but just one will be offered int he UK: a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 267bhp and 295lb ft of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
In the US, meanwhile, drivers can choose from options including a 3.6-litre V6 producing 281bhp and 260lb ft of torque and a powerful 6.4-litre V8 engine, returning 463bhp and 470lb ft.
The US market also gains a plug-in hybrid 4xe model, which pairs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric motors and a 17kWh battery.
Jeep says this powertrain offers up to 49mpg and 21 miles of electric-only range. However, Autocar understands this powertrain will not be offered in the UK.
The range starts with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 267bhp and 295lb ft of torque.
Standard safety equipment includes cruise control, a reversing camera, electronic roll mitigation and electronic stability control.
The Wrangler is the fourth model in the firm’s line-up to gain a plug-in hybrid model in its native US. In the UK, Jeep currently offers the Jeep Renegade, the Jeep Compass and Jeep Wagoneer with PHEV power. The Jeep Avenger, its first all-electric model, is on sale now in the UK.
