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In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief <a href=«https://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/greg-migliore/» data-ylk=«elm:context_link;itc:0;pos:1;sec:donut-hole;cpos:1;» data-rapid_p=«6» data-v9y=«1»>Greg Migliore
As Frank Sinatra sang, «And now, the end is near, and so I face, the final curtain.» After three years in the trenches, that's the song Jeep is playing for the 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392, which we knew was headed up to that great trail in the sky this year. The Hemi-powered log-hopper gets ushered out with the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition, which adds performance and cosmetic perks to the flagship off-roader. The Jeep team added another half-inch of suspension lift on top of the 392's standard two-inch kit. Going on tip-toe ups ground clearance to 11.6 inches and water fording capability to 34.5 inches.
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As the sun sets on its four-year run, the Hemi-powered Wrangler is revving down the road to retirement. For its final model year, 2024, Jeep will wave goodbye to the model with the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition, but only 3,700 lucky and well-heeled individuals will be able to get their hands on one.You see, the special edition has an eye-watering MSRP $99,995 or $101,890 including the $1,895 destination charge.
In some circles — especially some automotive circles — bigger is better. This explains the Hummer, for example.
Sure, YJ wore the nameplate first, but there’s a reason we never went back to square headlamps, OK? Do what you will with a Jeep’s front end, but the seven slots and two circles are non-negotiable. Yes, your author is firmly in the camp that believes “TJ” is short for “True Jeep.” Huey Lewis said it was hip to be square; but rectangular headlights are a residual rad fad that I could just as soon do without.
Jeep's preparing to go back to the future – and the past – for the 58th Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, later this month. A couple of teasers on Instagram and Facebook hint at what's headed to the red rocks. On Insta, senior manager Chris Piscitelli mentioned themes of paying homage to the past with «the scene of what the 1950s looked like through our eyes,» celebrating current and future powertrains, and the rowdy, racy nature of Wranglers of yore. Thanks to him, we know there's going to be at least a couple of Wrangler builds, a Gladiator build, and «even one of our bigger SUVs,» which we're going to guess is a Grand Cherokee, but a modded Grand Wagoneer could be the perfect rock crawling school bus.
The updated 2024 Jeep Wrangler will land on Australian shores in April, bringing with it a new engine and a slightly higher price tag.All versions of the pre-facelift Wrangler sold in Australia came with the old 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated Pentastar V6 but for 2024, this engine has been ditched in favor of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This new engine delivers 200 kW (268 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, meaning it is slightly down on power from the 209 kW (280 hp) of the V6 but has a big torque advantage over the V6’s 347 Nm (256 lb-ft).Prices for the 2024 Wrangler kick off from AU$75,950 (~$49,300) excluding on-road costs and dealer delivery fees.