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It\u2019s hard to tell at first glance \u2013 or even after a second or third \u2013 but the Jeep Wrangler has been facelifted, and the updated version of the American brand\u2019s legendary 4×4 will arrive on UK shores in the first half of 2024.<\/p>\n
Styling tweaks for Jeep\u2019s retro-inspired off-roader are very minimal, which we\u2019re sure will please die-hard Wrangler fans. The iconic seven-slot grille remains, but with a slightly updated look and black textured slots. A new \u2018stealth\u2019 antenna has also been integrated into the front windscreen to give the Wrangler a cleaner look, plus it won\u2019t snag on stuff when you\u2019re deep in the brush.<\/p>\n
There are four new wheel designs, with sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches, and there are multiple \u2018open air freedom\u2019 roof options including the standard hardtops (black or body-coloured), a manual Sunrider flip-top, one-touch powered top and half doors.<\/p>\n
Inside, the Wrangler now features a 12.3-inch central touchscreen \u2013 up from the current model\u2019s 8.4-inch display \u2013 and runs the latest version of Jeep\u2019s Uconnect infotainment system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, as is Alexa virtual assistant, TomTom navigation and over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities. The instrument dials are still analogue, though, while the rest of the centre stack continues to be littered with physical buttons and dials.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It may have improved on creature comforts, but the Wrangler hasn\u2019t gone soft. It still uses a proven body-on-frame design and five-link coil suspension, with every model featuring Dana solid front and rear axles, a two-speed transfer case and four skid plates to protect vital components off-road. The Wrangler Rubicon goes even further by adding a Dana 44 full-float solid rear axle, Tru-Lok front- and rear-axle lockers and an electronic front sway-bar disconnect to allow the wheels to move independently when off-road.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The facelifted Wrangler is available in Sahara and Rubicon trims, with prices starting from \u00a360,785 and \u00a362,785, respectively. Base Sahara models are equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, 12.3-inch touchscreen, a hardtop, leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, heated 12-way power adjustable front seats, a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, plus safety systems like lane departure warning and drowsy driver alert.<\/p>\n
Rubicon-spec adds the extra off-roading goodies, plus 17-inch rims wrapped in BFGoodrich mud-terrain tyres, Nappa leather upholstery, an off-road camera system and auxiliary switches for any accessory you might want to add.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While other markets can have the Wrangler with a V6 or V8 engine, or even a plug-in hybrid powertrain in the Wrangler 4xe, the only option in the UK is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder. It produces 268bhp and 400Nm of torque, features engine start-stop tech and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It\u2019s the same engine as the outgoing Wrangler, which Jeep claims could average 22mpg at best while emitting 242g\/km of CO2.<\/p>\n
While the Wrangler 4xe won\u2019t be making its way across the pond anytime soon, we have learnt the next-generation Wrangler will be all-electric. It won\u2019t be the only EV in Jeep\u2019s line-up, as the Avenger small SUV landed this year, while the all-new Wagoneer S luxury SUV and Jeep Recon 4×4 are both due to arrive in the UK in 2025.<\/p>\n
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