What Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
The Wrangler is Jeep’s long-serving 4×4, available as a two- or four-door SUV (the latter of which was formerly known as the Wrangler Unlimited). The two-door model has room for four people, while the four-door version seats five. A standard 285-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine works with a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic. Other available engines include a 270-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8. There’s also the Wrangler 4xe, which comes only as a four-door and has a plug-in hybrid four-cylinder powertrain that makes 375 hp and provides an electric-only driving range of up to 22 miles, according to the EPA. Four-wheel drive is standard, and the Rubicon trim level features upgraded mechanicals for more intense off-roading. Wrangler competitors include the Ford Bronco, Toyota 4Runner and Land Rover Defender. According to Cars.com’s cargo measurements, the four-door Wrangler has 18.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind its backseat.
What’s New on the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
Power locks and windows are finally standard for 2025. (The Wrangler’s removable doors necessitate a quick-release wiring connector for in-door electrical components, which makes Jeep’s omission of these otherwise almost universal accessories until now understandable.) A new available Active Cabin Ventilation feature allows customers to air out their Wranglers remotely via the Jeep app. Also new for 2025 is a Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 Special Edition, which honors the model’s World War II roots with military-inspired paint, interior and wheels. The V-8-powered Rubicon 392 is no more, but Jeep says its brawny 6.4-liter V-8 engine will get one more year of life in the fully loaded 392 Final Edition trim.
What Features in the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Power locks and windows
- Folding soft top
- Push-button start
- Cloth seats
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Cruise control
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
Available features include:
- LED headlights
- Three-piece hard top
- Hard top with power-retractable roof panel
- Remote start
- Automatic climate control
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Alpine premium stereo
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Blind spot warning
- Adaptive cruise control
Should I Buy the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
The Wrangler is a back-to-basics SUV, but that doesn’t mean it comes cheaply. The base two-door model starts at almost $34,000 and the more practical four-door Wrangler is even pricier, but both lack basic modern tech, including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. What you get for your money, though, is a rugged 4×4 that’s fun to drive, has an iconic look and is extremely capable off-road.
