2024 Jeep Wrangler Model Review

There is no more iconic offroad vehicle than the Jeep Wrangler. It is undoubtedly the vehicle you think of when you imagine going offroad, and this is with very good reason. Unlike nearly every other SUV on the planet, the Wrangler was built with going offroad as its primary function, rather than an afterthought for a grocery-getter. Originally conceived as a military vehicle, the Wrangler still wears styling that evokes this heritage, and it is as functional as ever. Three different engines are offered (and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that is reviewed separately), including a 6.4-liter V8 that gives the Wrangler some serious performance capability. The Wrangler also comes with a huge variety of configuration options, letting you dial in exactly the sort of vehicle you need for whatever sort of adventure you’re looking to go on.

Powering the Wrangler’s offroad adventures is a choice of three different engines. Standard on most trims is the 3.6-liter V6, which produces 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, more than enough to get you over rocks and unstuck from the mud. Available on most trims and standard on the Sahara trim is a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. This obviously isn’t too different from the V6, but the 2.0-liter engine offers better fuel economy to go with that power. Last up is the 6.4L V8 SRT® HEMI® engine that is only available in the Rubicon 392, where it comes standard. This produces 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Whichever engine you choose, power will be sent through a choice of four different 4WD system, two of them part-time and two of them full-time. And while an 8-speed automatic transmission is available, the Wrangler is one of the few new vehicles being sold today that can be outfitted with a manual transmission.

Every offroad adventure is different, and a major strength of any serious offroader is the ability to customize it to whatever you need for your specific type of offroading. There are seven different trims, with a choice of 2-door or 4-door body styles for most of them. There are three engines (as well as a plug-in hybrid drivetrain), two transmissions, four 4WD systems, and eight roof configurations. Optional equipment gives you even more choices, including wheel, tire, and suspension changes, as well as various body components. Additional equipment is available through Mopar, all of which is officially endorsed by Jeep and guaranteed to be compatible with your Wrangler. The catalog of this equipment is immense, and the ways you can further equip your Wrangler far exceed any other vehicle on the market.