7.5/10
C/D RATING

MSRP
$33,890–$101,890
At a Glance
- A timeless design, a synonym for off-road fun, highly customizable to fit specific needs.
- Cramped interior space, steering has a mind of its own, all of the road noise.
- If rocks and mud had nightmares, they would be haunted by the Jeep Wrangler's powerful off-road chops.
HIGHS
LOWS
VERDICT
Specs
See all specs
EPA MPG
14–21 Combined
Seating
4–5 Seats
Engine
Gas
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Limited Warranty
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Overview
If you're the kind of person who spends weekends in the great outdoors—or perhaps you just want to look like you do—the 2024 Jeep Wrangler is an SUV that will take you just about anywhere you want to go. Jeep has come a long way from its military roots and offers plenty of creature comforts, and in fact, higher-end trims could be called luxurious. Now, that doesn't necessarily mean the Wrangler will treat you to a pillowy ride or massage your backside on your way to the trailhead. It's still a truckish thing, with road manners to match. Its ride can be jarring over broken pavement and its steering needs constant correction just to keep it heading in a straight line. By all accounts, the Ford Bronco and the Toyota 4Runner are more refined options with similar capabilities. However, Jeep offers many more powertrain options than its rivals, including a plug-in hybrid variant (reviewed separately) and a 470-hp V-8 that's exclusive to the Rubicon 392 model.
Where This Vehicle Ranks
#21 in Best Mid-Size SUVsWhat's New for 2024?
The Wrangler picks up a mild visual and tech update for 2024, with an updated grille and no fewer than 10 new wheel designs. Inside, a new 12.3-inch infotainment display is standard across the board and replaces the smaller 5.0- and 7.0-inch screens from last year's Wranglers. The new display also features Jeep's latest infotainment software, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The onboard navigation system includes mapping for over 2000 trails, with the ability to download even more. Jeep has integrated a more robust active noise-cancellation feature to help quiet the cabin for phone calls.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler starts at $33,890 and goes up to $101,890 depending on the trim and options.
That's a broad range of pricing, but the base Sport trim level caters to off-road purists on a budget while the top-spec Rubicon 392 is built for all-terrain speed freaks. We like the idea of staying close to the Wrangler's simple roots while keeping the price toward the low end of the range, so we'd start with the two-door Wrangler—which comes standard with a removable cloth top. We don't want to go full World War II bare bones, so we'd opt for the Willys trim for its extra equipment, which includes 17-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, LED exterior lighting, and built-in auxiliary switches so you can mount your own accessories such as a winch or a light bar. Beyond that, we'd spec the 270-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder for its 295 pound-feet of torque—35 pound-feet more than the standard V-6. The four-cylinder also comes standard with an eight-speed automatic, a powertrain combination that should make for low-stress trail driving.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The standard 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6 from the previous-generation Wrangler makes its way under the hood of the new JL and can be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is optional and teams up with an electric motor to provide additional low-end power. In addition to the standard V-6 and optional four-cylinder hybrid, the Wrangler can also be equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 with similar hybrid-assist, a 3.0-liter diesel V-6; a new, 375-hp plug-in hybrid 4xe powertrain (reviewed separately) and a 6.4-liter V-8 are also available. Wranglers are born off-road ready, so part-time four-wheel drive is standard across the range and is controlled by a lever on the center console. Although its handling has improved, it's still trucklike in comparison with today's refined SUVs and pickups. The ride in the four-door is acceptably smooth over rough surfaces, but braking distances were inconsistent between our two test vehicles.
0–60-MPH Times
In our testing, a base two-door Wrangler Sport with the V-6 and the six-speed manual transmission sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds; a well-equipped four-door Sahara model with the automatic transmission did the deed in 6.8 seconds. With the four-cylinder powertrain, the four-door Sahara was slightly quicker at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph. The Rubicon model—which carries additional weight in the form of heavier-duty off-roading equipment—isn't as quick. Performance at our test track shows that the Wrangler JL is much improved compared with the previous model, but it's merely holding steady with its rivals in some metrics.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
In this segment of gas guzzlers, it doesn't take much to be at the top of the class. The Wrangler's EPA fuel-economy estimates put it ahead of rivals such as the Bronco and the 4Runner. The V-6-powered four-door Wrangler Sahara returned a 20-mpg result on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, 3 mpg fewer than its EPA rating for highway fuel economy. The turbocharged four-cylinder model fared much better, delivering 26 mpg—2 mpg more than expected. In the same test, the V-8–powered Rubicon 392 returned a dismal 13 mpg. For more information about the Wrangler's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
It's not the most spacious or accommodating SUV available, but the Wrangler provides a seamless blend of vintage and modern Jeep character. A commanding view of the road—or trail—makes for easy maneuverability, but the view rearward is obscured by thick roof pillars, roll bars, and various grab handles. Need a better view? Just pop the top and remove the doors. Seated close to the upright windshield, the driver and front-seat passenger face a narrow, squared-off dashboard punctuated by round air vents and chunky switchgear for the climate-control system, power windows (if equipped), and infotainment. As an errand runner, the Wrangler offers enough room for groceries and gear, but be aware that its rear seats don't fold flush with the floor. As you might expect, there's a significant cargo-hauling trade-off for going with the classic two-door Wrangler versus the larger Unlimited four-door model. Fitting just two of our carry-on cases behind the two-door's back seat—versus 10 for the four-door—means packing light if you're adventuring with friends.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Although the Wrangler can be had without basic creature comforts, such as air conditioning and power windows, all models come with a comprehensive infotainment package. Its interface—called Uconnect 5—is easy to use, quick to respond, and can be displayed on a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Apple Car Play and Android Auto are both standard and work wirelessly. There's onboard navigation with over 2000 mapped trails, as well as an active noise-cancellation feature that helps to quiet the cabin should you need to take a phone call while on the road.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Jeep offers only a handful of optional driver-assistance features but none of the high-tech equipment that we expect to see on vehicles with price tags stretching into the $40,000-plus and $80,000-plus ranges. For more information about the Wrangler's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Available blind-spot monitoring
- Available rear cross-traffic alert
- Available rear parking sensors
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Jeep doesn't give Wrangler buyers much to get excited about in terms of warranty, with a standard package that includes limited warranty and powertrain policies that toe the same line as its rivals. However, all models do come with three years of free maintenance.
- Limited warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
- Three years of complimentary scheduled maintenance is included
Specifications
Specifications
2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Tide
Vehicle Type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $35,640/$58,695
ENGINE
DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 220 in3, 3604 cm3
Power: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: live axle/live axle
Brakes, F/R: 12.9-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc
Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
LT 315/70R-17 113/110S Load Range C M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 118.4 in
Length: 192.5 in
Width: 79.3 in
Height: 75.5 in
Passenger Volume: 104 ft3
Cargo Volume: 32 ft3
Curb Weight: 4829 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 16.3 sec @ 84 mph
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 8.1 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.9 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.5 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 97 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 211 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.69 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 16 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 20/18/23 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
2024 Jeep Wrangler Four-Door Rubicon 392
Vehicle Type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $93,440/$100,195
Options: Sky One-Touch Power Top, $3995; Warn winch, $1995; Silver Zynith Clearcoat paint, $595; Mopar all-weather floor mats, $170
ENGINE
pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 392 in3, 6417 cm3
Power: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 470 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: live axle/live axle
Brakes, F/R: 12.9-in vented disc/14.0-in vented disc
Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
LT315/70R-17 113/110S M+S 3PMSF
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 118.4 in
Length: 192.5 in
Width: 79.3 in
Height: 75.5 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 54/50 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 72/32 ft3
Curb Weight: 5413 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.0 sec
100 mph: 11.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.8 sec @ 104 mph
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.8 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.5 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 109 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 194 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 472 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.71 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 12 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 13 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 270 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 14/13/16 mpg
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