Jeep just unveiled the new 2024 Wrangler. It’s a mid-cycle refresh for the current JL model — the best-selling in Wrangler history — rather than a comprehensive redesign. There are no new engines; Jeep already offers a 2.0-liter inline-four, a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 and multiple options in between, including a plug-in hybrid. But some significant changes should help the Wrangler match the Ford Bronco.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler.
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler has a new face
StellantisThe most radical departure for the 2024 Wrangler may be visual. Jim Morrison, head of Jeep Brand North America, called it a “fresh take on the iconic seven-slot grille.” Judging from the pictures, there is less vertical expanse, and the space between the slots is not body-colored. It looks a little more modern and, even by Wrangler standards, a little more bug-eyed.
The Wrangler Rubicon is getting more capable
StellantisJeep is now — following in the footsteps of the Ford Bronco Everglades — letting you fit an 8,000-pound Warn Winch. Wrangler buyers can also add a stock Dana 44HD solid full-float rear axle, making adding bigger tires easier. The Wrangler Rubicon can now deliver up to a 100:1 crawl ratio and has an enhanced towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs.
Jeep is also building up the Willys model as an alternative budget off-roader trim by adding larger 33-inch tires, steel rock rails and a standard rear-locking differential.
