Hello, new 2024 Jeep Wrangler! Jeep is giving its Wrangler lineup some significant updates for the upcoming model year. We're talking more capability for the Wrangler Rubicon, exterior design tweaks, an updated, refined cabin with upgraded tech along with two all-new Wrangler models.
New 2024 Jeep Wrangler
The new 2024 Jeep Wrangler will be available in Sport, Willys, Sahara, High Altitude, Rubicon and Rubicon 392 models. The lineup includes Jeep's available 4xe plug-in models. Jeep says the 4xe is the best-selling PHEV in America for two years running.
Christian Meunier, Jeep brand CEO, introducing the 2024 Jeep Wrangler at the 2023 New York Auto Show. Photo: Stellantis.What's New for 2024
Here's an overview of what's new for 2024.
Exterior Tweaks
The 2024 Jeep wears a tweaked seven-slot grille. First introduced on the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary, it wears an updated look with black textured slots, neutral gray metallic bezels and body-color surround (gloss black slots and bezels on Willys, gloss black bezels on High Altitude and platinum silver slots and bezels on Sahara).
Other new features include a windshield-integrated trail-ready stealth antenna that replaces the previous steel mast antenna, 10 all-new standard and optional wheel designs and multiple open-air freedom options: including a new standard premium soft-top, two available hardtops and an exclusive Sky One-Touch powertop.
Cabin and Tech Updates
The cabin features new soft-touch surfaces and newly available 12-way power adjustable front seats.
2024 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 392 with standard 12-way power adjustable Rubicon Red leather seats. Credit: Stellantis.The 2024 Jeep lineup also has an all-new 12.3-inch touchscreen – the most advanced and largest display ever offered on Wrangler.
It runs Uconnect 5 and has standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Other Uconnect 5 highlights include:
- 12.3-inch digital touchscreen (NEW)
- Trails Offroad (NEW)
- Five user profiles plus a valet mode – customizable music preferences, apps and climate comfort levels (NEW)
- Fully customizable home screen for quick access to frequently used features and one-touch operation (NEW)
- Simultaneous connectivity for two Bluetooth-enabled phones (NEW)
- Alexa Home to Car functionality to include in-vehicle Alexa virtual assistant with natural voice capability and Car to Home features
- Uconnect mobile app
- SiriusXM 360L platform and Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora (NEW)
- TomTom navigation with predictive search, natural speak and live traffic updates
- Maps OTA updates at the push of a button for Uconnect NAV system (NEW)
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to connect up to eight wireless devices
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Jeep also says improved hands-free voice recognition now uses microphone array technology.
Two New Models
Two new models join the Wrangler family for 2024:
- Sport S 4xe brings lower entry price point to best-selling PHEV in America
- Rubicon X elevates Rubicon nameplate with standard 35-inch tires (2.0- and 3.6-liter automatic powertrains), integrated off-road camera and steel bumpers
2024 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe. Credit: Stellantis.
Wrangler Rubicon Adds Capability
New for the 2024 model year, Wrangler Rubicon models add even more legendary 4x4 capability with an available factory-installed 8,000-lb.-capacity Warn winch, up to 100:1 crawl ratio and new Dana 44 HD full float solid rear axle that allows for tire upsizing by customers and up to 5,000-lb. maximum towing.
2024 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 392 with available factory-installed 8,000-lb.-capacity Warn winch. Credit: Stellantis.Also, the 470-horsepower Wrangler Rubicon 392 returns for 2024 with standard Xtreme 35 Package, 4.56 axle ratio and Selec-Trac full-time transfer case with 4LO ratio of 2.72:1.
Updated Jeep Willys
Credit: Stellantis.
For 2024, the Wrangler Willys steps up 4x4 capability with a newly standard Tru-Lok rear locker, steel rock rails, trailer tow and heavy-duty electrical group, plus larger 33-inch tires (replacing previous 32-inch tires). On top of that, the Willys 4xe adds the Selec-Trac full-time transfer case with a 4LO ratio of 2.72:1.
Safety Updates
Wrangler now comes with standard first- and second-row side-curtain airbags. For the 2024 model year, Wrangler also features second-row outboard seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, as well as structural improvements for side-impact performance.
Forward collision warning and advanced cruise control with stop now come standard on Sport S and above. Blind-spot and cross-path detection and ParkSense rear park-assist system come standard on High Altitude, Rubicon X and Rubicon 392, and are available on Sport S, Willys, Sahara and Rubicon. A ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines, traction control and electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation are standard on all models.
What Else Is New
For 2024, the Jeep lineup will see the first factory application of Trails Offroad delivers comprehensive off-road trail guides for the 62 Jeep® Badge of Honor trails loaded right into the Uconnect 5 system, with an upgradable subscription that unlocks full catalog of 3,000-plus Trails Offroad trail guides
For 2024, Wrangler 4xe offers Jeep 4xe Power Box, which features four 120-volt outlets with 30 amps of total output, allowing the battery pack to power external devices
The Wrangler High Altitude returns with newly standard Sky One-Touch powertop, 12-way power and heated front seats, integrated front camera and Selec-Trac full-time transfer case, in addition to a unique exterior appearance with 20-inch wheels and body-color bumpers. High Altitude models are also the first Wranglers to introduce the exclusive new Mantis Green interior color on the instrument panel mid bolster and Nappa leather seats.
Availability
Order books are open now and the 2024 Jeep willl arrive in dealerships later in 2023.
Photo Credit: Stellantis.