POWER DOWN BUT TORQUE UP FOR 2024 JEEP WRANGLER

2-LITRE TURBO-PETROL 4-POT ENGINE REPLACES 3.6-LITRE PENTASTAR V6

Afacelifted 2024 Jeep Wrangler will arrive in local showrooms in April. Jeep Australia has confirmed the Wrangler’s naturally-aspirated 209kW-347Nm 3.6-litre ‘Pentastar’ petrolV6 will be replaced by the 200kW-400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder – down 9kW but up 53Nm. The American brand claims that while power is similar, it is delivered at a lower engine speed, and says the MY24 Wrangler offers improved fuel efficiency and the same 2495kg braked towing capacity. The famous seven-slot off-roader will also receive new technology, subtle design tweaks and improved safety features. The biggest news is the addition of a full-floating Dana rear axle on Rubicon models – a first for the Jeep brand – to strengthen the vehicle’s rear-end. Interior upgrades include a larger 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 widescreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and safety has been…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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