The Jeep Wrangler Drives Into 2024 With Rugged Performance and Capability

The Jeep Wrangler is the model that built the Jeep brand. Jeep has captured the imagination of the world since the first ones appeared in 1938 as the go-anywhere, do-anything 4X4 model. Whether it was named for the wild animal that appeared in Popeye cartoons is up for debate, but what is not up for debate is the fact that no other vehicle can match Jeep’s capabilities when it comes to handling challenging off-road trails or difficult road conditions. This is why folks who want the most out of their vehicle will look for a Jeep Wrangler for sale.

The 2024 Wrangler is the latest model of this world-famous vehicle. It represents the next peak in the long ascent of the Jeep as the company continues to add features and improve performance for you and other drivers. Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Georgetown proudly offers the full lineup of Jeep models, including the 2024 Wrangler. Whether you want a two-door Wrangler with room for four passengers or the Wrangler Unlimited with four doors and seating for up to five, we can help you get the one you want with the desired styling, performance, trim level, and features. This includes choosing between a soft top and a hard top roof. Whichever you get, you will be able to remove the top and doors to let the sunshine in on those warm Kentucky summer days.

Stay Connected No Matter Where the Road (or Trail) Takes You

One of the leading stories for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler is that the standard Uconnect system is bigger and better than ever. The new Uconnect 5 system now comes with a standard 12.3-inch color touchscreen. This is almost double the size of the standard 7-inch screen that comes on most 2023 Wrangler models and larger than the 8.4-inch screen on the top Wrangler trims. This will allow you to see images larger than before when using the backup camera. In addition, if your model features Trail Maps and Adventure Guides, it will be easier to see wherever you want to take your Jeep Wrangler.

There is one other welcome addition to the Uconnect 5 system. The 2024 Wrangler now features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This will let you and your passengers stay connected even if you accidentally left your charging cables at home, allowing you to stream your favorite music while making hands-free calls and texts. So, if you want a soundtrack for your next adventure, set it up on whichever streaming service you use and let the music play as you head out on the off-road trail.

A Revised Engine Lineup

The other major news about the Wrangler concerns the model’s powertrain choices. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler offers four different engines, whereas the 2023 model has six options. Gone are the 3.6-liter Pentastar eTorque V6 MHEV, a mild hybrid system, and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel Turbo-Diesel V6. While these two engines had their good points, the fact is that reducing the number to four allows Jeep to focus on getting the most out of each engine.

As a result, drivers can choose four different engine options. The base engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, with a 2.0-liter Turbo I-4, 2.0-liter Turbo PHEV hybrid, and a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 available as well, depending on which model of the Wrangler you choose.

3.6-liter Pentastar V6

There is nothing basic about the base engine on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Jeep has placed a potent V6 gas engine in most of its Wrangler models. In fact, this is the standard engine you will get if you choose a Willys, Sport, Sport S, Rubicon, or Sahara model.

The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 comes with your choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine has a double overhead camshaft configuration (DOHC), with 24 valves for its six cylinders. It also features an engine start-stop, which helps reduce fuel consumption by turning the engine off when you come to a complete stop and restarting it as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal.

This engine produces an impressive 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Interestingly, you get slightly better fuel economy with the 6-speed manual transmission than the optional 8-speed automatic. With this engine and the manual transmission, the Wrangler gets 19 MPG in combined fuel economy. At the same time, the automatic reduces this slightly to 18 MPG. This is the only Wrangler engine with a manual transmission option. Nevertheless, whichever you choose, you will get a solid performance from this engine on your Wrangler.

2.0-liter Turbo I-4

This optional engine is available as an upgrade on every model of the 2024 Wrangler except for the Rubicon 392 and the Wrangler 4xe. This 2.0-liter I-4 engine features a twin-scroll low-inertia turbocharger to boost performance. The engineers at Jeep have mounted this turbocharger directly on the cylinder head to get the most out of the engine’s four cylinders. It comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a DOHC configuration, with 16 valves for its four cylinders. Jeep has equipped the engine with dual independent camshaft timing to improve efficient performance.

Despite its relatively small size, this engine has an impressive output of 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, which is more torque than the larger 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 produces. This also delivers an improved fuel economy of 21 MPG in combined fuel economy, making it a good option for someone looking to save a few dollars on gasoline.

2.0-liter Turbo I-4 PHEV

How can you make the available 2.0-liter Turbo I-4 on the Wrangler even better? How about adding a pair of electric motors to the front and rear axles? The Wrangler 4xe shows how a hybrid powertrain can push Jeep’s flagship model to the top. The Wrangler 4xe features an engine-mounted generator unit to capture the output from the gas engine, which is then channeled to the 400-volt 17-kWh lithium-ion battery pack in the Wrangler’s frame. As a result, the Wrangler 4xe can operate on total electricity when driving around 30 mph. This gives the Wrangler 4xe an almost ridiculous 49 MPGe in city driving conditions. It also produces zero emissions.

Jeep has given the Wrangler 4xe an impressive output of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque by combining a turbocharged gas engine with a pair of electric motors. Interestingly, the engine has an eSave feature that allows you to operate on the conventional gas engine only when off-roading, so you can capture the benefits of the electric motors when driving around town later. As a result, the Wrangler 4xe gives you the best of both worlds: an economical daily driver during the week and a rugged off-roader on the weekend.

6.4-liter HEMI V8

Did you ever wonder what would happen if you put a powerful HEMI V8 under the hood of a Jeep Wrangler? You don’t have to wonder since you can get behind the wheel of a 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392. This features a powerful 6.4-liter HEMI V8 gas engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine has a cast iron cylinder block with aluminum heads and an active intake manifold. The result is a powerful engine that has earned the name “Apache.”

Choosing the Wrangler Rubicon 392 gives you incredible performance on and off the road. The engine delivers an insane 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. As a result, you can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. This is a testament to the engineering of the Wrangler Rubicon 392, as it can capture such exceptional acceleration without sacrificing or compromising on the off-road capability you expect from a Jeep. In fact, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 has the ability to ford up to 34-inch deep water, so you don’t have to worry when you are out on the trail. The Wrangler Rubicon 392 can cross the Rubicon and get you home safely without any worries.

Adventure Awaits Behind the Wheel of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler

If you are looking for an off-road model that can also work great as a daily driver, then the 2024 Jeep Wrangler is the one for you. Built on over 85 years of Jeep experience, the Wrangler gives you an advanced Uconnect 5 system with four different engines, each designed to help you get the most out of your Wrangler, no matter the driving conditions. Come in today, and let us show you everything this iconic Jeep model has to offer.

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