Jeep Introduces New 2024 Wrangler to the UK
The new 2024 Jeep Wrangler, one of the most off-road capable and recognised SUVs in the world, is coming to the UK with an unmatched combination of off-road capability, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, advanced powertrain and superior on and off-road dynamics.
The latest evolution of the iconic SUV adds greater capability, new technology and advanced safety features, while staying true to the Wrangler formula and delivering the freedom to go anywhere and do anything.
In the UK the new Jeep Wrangler is sadly only available in Sahara and Rubicon trims, priced from £60,785 OTR and £62,785 OTR respectively, with first deliveries scheduled in the first half of 2024.
For 2024 the Wrangler has some subtle exterior changes from an updated seven-slot grille to a new trail-ready stealth aerial integrated into the front windscreen that replaces the previous steel aerial. There’s also four new wheel designs also freshen the Wrangler’s exterior, along with a new Anvil paint colour option which is a bluish-grey.
Inside, customers get to experience more comfort and safety, with a new refined interior featuring 12-way power front seats, the latest 12.3” Uconnect 5 touchscreen infotainment system and side curtain airbags in the first and second rows, all equipped as standard.
There’s a full-float Dana rear axle on Rubicon models. The axle design means the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the axle tube rather than the axle shaft itself. The result is an axle shaft that is only subjected to torsional loads, with its sole function being to transmit power to the wheel hub, making the axle stronger and more robust.
The 2024 Wrangler features second-row outboard seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, as well as structural improvements for side-impact performance. The list of standard ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) now includes Drowsy Driver Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Traffic Sign Information (available from Q1 2024).
The Wrangler is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with engine stop-start (ESS) rated at 272hp and 400Nm of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The new standard = more standard equipment
For 2024, the Wrangler line-up boasts more standard equipment across the model line-up, including:
Sahara
New 18’’ wheel design
12.3” touchscreen infotainment system
Body colour hard top
LED lamps (front, rear, fog)
Deep tint sunscreen glass
McKinley leather trimmed seats
Heated front seats and steering wheel
Power 12-way adjustable front seats
9-speaker Alpine Premium Audio
Keyless Go and Passive Entry
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Gorilla Glass
Security Alarm
Black tubular side steps
Lane departure warning (available from Q1 2024)
Drowsy Driver Alert (available from Q1 2024)
Traffic Sign Information (available from Q1 2024)
Rubicon
New 17’’ wheel design
12.3” touchscreen radio
Black hard top
LED lamps (front, rear, fog)
Deep tint sunscreen glass
Nappa seats with leather inserts
Heated front seats and steering wheel
Power 12-way adjustable front seats
9-speaker Alpine Premium Audio
Keyless Go and Passive Entry
Offroad camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Gorilla Glass
Security Alarm
Black tubular side steps
Lane departure warning (available from Q1 2024)
Drowsy Driver Alert (available from Q1 2024)
Traffic Sign Information (available from Q1 2024)
Auxiliary switches
Dana 44 HD full-float rear axle
Sway bar disconnection
Legendary go-anywhere 4x4 capability: Most capable SUV ever without compromise
The new 2024 Jeep Wrangler delivers legendary off-road capability and is the most capable ever with best-in-class. It is equipped with two advanced 4x4 systems:
Rock-Trac full-time transfer case
Selec-Trac full-time transfer case
Crawl ratios of up to 77:1
Water fording of up to 760mm at a maximum speed of five miles per hour
Uncompromising approach, departure and breakover angles and ground clearance for the highest spec:
Approach angle: up to 36.6 degrees
Breakover angle: up to 21.4 degrees
Departure angle: up to 31.8 degrees
Ground clearance: up to 253mm
Every Wrangler model’s Trail Rated badge reflects an unmatched specification list that includes Dana solid front and rear axles, two-speed transfer case, traction control, tow hooks, four-wheel disc brakes, four skid plates and a minimum tyre size diameter of 81cm. The new 2024 Wrangler continues to raise the bar with the all-new next-generation Dana 44 HD full-float rear axle on Rubicon models.
Typically found on heavy-duty commercial trucks, Wrangler Rubicon’s first full-float rear axle design consists of a wheel hub assembly that is separate from the axle shaft, with a spindle bolted to the axle tube that supports the wheel hub via a pair of wheel bearings. By using a full-float axle design, the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the axle tube rather than the axle shaft itself. Thus, the axle shaft is subjected only to torsional loads, with its sole function being to transmit power to the wheel hub. This makes the axle stronger and more robust.
Legendary capability for Wrangler Rubicon comes from a full list of off-road features, including:
First Dana 44 HD full-float solid rear axle
Rock-Trac part-time transfer case with 4:1 4LO ratio
Electronic front sway-bar disconnect
Tru-Lok front- and rear-axle lockers
17” aluminium wheels with BFGoodrich mud-terrain tyres
To protect critical vehicle components while on the trail, including the fuel tank, transfer case and automatic transmission oil pan, Wrangler features four skid plates and of course an electronic front sway-bar disconnect is featured to provide additional wheel travel when the terrain calls for it.
A Wangler wouldn’t be a Wrangler without multiple open-air freedom options, including two available standard hardtops (black and body colour), exclusive Sky One-Touch power top, Sunrider for Hardtop, and dual-door group with half doors, meaning there are multiple door, top and windscreen combinations so Wrangler customers can customise their off-road adventure to their specific needs.
Wrangler is also available in 10 eye-catching exterior colours, including: Anvil, Earl, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Sarge, Bright White and Black.
Standard on all models is improved hands-free voice recognition, which now uses microphone array technology, and a standard premium cabin package adds acoustic front glass, thicker carpet and additional sound-deadening foam in the windscreen header, front cowl, and B-pillars for a quieter ride.
An all-new 12.3” touchscreen – the most advanced and largest display ever offered on Wrangler – houses the fifth-generation award-winning Uconnect 5 system and sits prominently atop the centre stack, right above the new slim rectangular inboard air vent. The outboard air vents retain their signature circular shape.
Uconnect 5 delivers operating speeds that are five times faster when compared to the previous generation. By using an Android operating system and over-the-air (OTA) updates, Uconnect 5 brings flexibility that will allow the system to continuously evolve to offer new content, features and services.
The new Wrangler’s Uconnect 5 system offers more connected services and features for unmatched ease of use. The suite of system highlights includes:
12.3” digital touchscreen (NEW)
Five user profiles plus a valet mode – customisable music preferences, apps, seat position, mirror angles and climate comfort levels (NEW)
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Fully customisable 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
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
The new Wrangler is well-equipped to keep vehicle occupants connected while on the go. Functionality is enhanced for front-row passengers with standard dual USB Type C ports that allow devices to charge up to four times faster. The Wrangler delivers a total of up to seven USB Type A and Type C ports for both rows. Standard 12-volt accessory outlets are located throughout the new Wrangler and a 230-volt AC outlet is available to power select three-pronged home electronics.
The new Jeep Wrangler offers a wide range of connected services in several packages, providing customers with even more assistance, comfort, and entertainment. Designed to accompany customers on a daily basis, on every road and every path, these services offer rich and original experiences.
New services to prepare journeys and save time and money.
The "Send&Go" function in the JEEP ® app enables pre-recorded journeys to be sent directly from the smartphone to the connected vehicle's on-board navigation system. The vehicle is ready to go without the customer having to take any further action once in the vehicle.
On-board navigation is offering new services to support drivers on all roads and in all circumstances.
Thanks to all the information provided by the on-board navigation system, driving has never been safer or more stress-free. Customers benefit from the latest news on road conditions, including weather alerts, traffic alerts, speed camera locations also thanks to the automatic over-the-air map updates. They can also search for all kinds of points of interest directly during the driving, searching on the onboard infotainment system or simply using the voice, asking Alexa Voice Service for the information needed.
Connected services that make daily life easier for customers, thanks to remote control functions.
Who has never forgotten to lock their car doors? Thanks to remote control functions, there's no need to retrace your steps. Everything can be managed remotely, with just one click on the smartphone, via the JEEP app. It is possible to turn on your lights to find the vehicle in a crowded car park, lock and unlock the vehicle doors and trunk, or check the doors’ status to be sure the vehicle is properly locked.
Trip Report: a feature to always monitor the driving style.
With the JEEP app, customers can access a range of information about the journeys they make, checking their driving style, fuel consumption, average speed and much more, to always know how they drove during each trip and improve their eco-score for the next ones. Though I’m fairly confident that most Jeep drivers after a weekend away camping and playing won’t be overly concerned