The Jeep Wrangler is the car that’s defined offroading in America for decades now, standing proud as an icon of rugged durability for over 80s years now. Having innovated by being the first vehicle in the states with available AWD, how does the 2025 Wrangler improve on the model’s history of innovation? That’s what we’ll be finding out, in this 2025 Jeep Wrangler review going over changes vs the 2024 model year.
Key Takeaways
- The V8 Wrangler 392 is back, having been on a brief hiatus.
- The automatic transmission returns after being missing for a year.
- Part of the 4th generation of the Wrangler.
What is the difference between a 2024 and 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
There’s a few new changes for the 2025 Wrangler - Kelley Blue Book reports that among the list of changes you can expect on this year’s new Wrangler include standard power windows and door locks, which are standard on the Sport trim for the first time in the Wrangler’s lifespan. Additionally, an optional Active Cabin Ventilation system is added, allowing Wrangler owners to step into their Wrangler without needing to worry about turning the AC on quickly enough to avoid the scorching heat of a summer day.
Will there be an automatic transmission on the Jeep Wrangler for 2025?
The Automatic transmission was missing from the Wrangler, but it’s making a return this year! Car and Driver Reports that the 2025 Wrangler will be coming standard with the venerable Pentastar V6 paired with a six-speed manual, but an option to switch to an automatic is making a return, with the price of this switch being set at $4500.
That’s not the only option available if you’re wanting an automatic transmission with this year’s Wrangler, though, as the 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four which exclusively comes with an automatic will be a slightly discounted $2500 upcharge. Additional models using the automatic are the 470 Horsepower V8 powered Rubicon 392, in its final year of production, as well as the plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe.
How many miles per gallon does a 2024 Jeep Wrangler get?
Great question! According to Edmunds, you can expect your 2024 Jeep Wrangler to net an estimated Combined City/Hwy gas figure of 19 MPG. Splitting that into its city and highway figures nets you around 16 MPG City, and around 22 MPG Highway. Those figures are a bit lower than your usual SUV, but considering the trade-off is a once in a lifetime off-road experience - it’s definitely not a case of doom and gloom for the Wrangler.
What is the difference between the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport and Sport S?
Good question! Motortrend reports that for 2024, the Wrangler Sport received the same standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and revised dashboard as other Wranglers, along with their new front- and second-row side curtain airbags. In comparison, the Sport S, one step up on the Trim list, costs $4,095 more and also retains the pre facelift front end, but in exchange adds in standard forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, a Gorilla Glass windshield, standard power door locks and windows, and new 17-inch aluminum wheels.
Summary
The two models are mostly similar, but if you’re a fan of the big V8 on the Rubicon 392, the 2025 model will serve you well. Other than that, the two models are rather similar, so it’s a matter of buyer preference at the end of the day.