The Jeep Wrangler has been updated for 2024 with new style and technology, but lost something in the process.
Its classic whip antenna.
It still has AM/FM radio, but the antenna has been integrated into the windshield where it can't get caught on low-hanging branches off-road or in car wash brushes after a dirty day in the woods.
It's one of several small changes to the Wrangler that add up to a better SUV.
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New 2024 Jeep Wrangler has an antenna integrated into the windshield. (Jeep)
The redesigned two-door and four-door Wranglers were unveiled at the New York International Auto Show.
New 2024 Jeep has a redesigned grille. (Jeep)
The Wrangler's grill has been mildly restyled with slimmer slots that Jeep says improves engine cooling and a shape that accommodates the model's first factory-installed 8,000-pound winch.
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler gets a new 12.3-inch touchscreen display. (Jeep)
The interior has also had a makeover with new trim and the installation of a 12.3-inch landscape-oriented touchscreen display.
The Trails Offroad app is built into the Wrangler's infotainment system. (Jeep)
The infotainment system it controls is equipped with the latest Uconnect 5 software and a Trails Offroad app that has a library of built-in trail guides.
The Wrangler is available with four different powertrain options. (Jeep)
The Wrangler's powertrain lineup carries over and still includes a 270 hp turbocharged four-cylinder; 285 hp V6; 470 hp V8 and the 375 hp plub-in hybrid 4xe drivetrain, which provides up to 22 miles of all-electric range.
Several four-wheel-drive systems are available and the extreme Rubicon model now comes with a full-float Dana 44 rear axle that's stronger than what it replaces and increases the model's maximum towing capacity from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds.
The 2024 Wrangler Rubicon features a full-float rear axle. (Jeep)
A variety of new wheel designs and interior upholstery and color options are offered across the lineup and the Sport S has a standard Gorilla Glass windshield.
A factory-installed 8,000-pound Warn winch is a factory option. (Jeep)
A new Sport S 4xe grade has been added that will be the lowest-priced version of the plug-in hybrid, which can now be hooked up to a Power Box accessory with four 120-volt outlets that can run off of the battery pack.
Final pricing has not been announced, but the Wrangler goes on sale this summer.