Nearly three months after Jeep announced the Wrangler 392 Final Edition wasn’t so final, the company has revealed the other changes to the 2025 Wrangler. Unfortunately, they’re a mixed bag as a popular powertrain combination has been dropped entirely. We’re talking about the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, which will now be offered exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission. The engine used to be available with an eight-speed automatic, but Jeep charged a ridiculous US$ 4,500 for it. Even more egregious, Mopar sold that exact same transmission for US$ 3,611.20.
Jeep didn’t say why they decided to drop
this particular powertrain combination, but they strangely proclaimed “freedom
of choice defines the available powertrains.” Marketing hyperbole aside,
customers who want an automatic will need to opt for the plug-in hybrid
powertrain, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, or the 6.4-liter
HEMI V8. The other big change for 2025 is the elimination of crank windows as
all Wranglers now come equipped with power windows and locks. These features
used to be limited to Sport S and above trims, so there addition marks the end
of the old school era.
Last but not least, there’s a new olive
drab-inspired paint color known as ’41. The model can also be equipped with a
newly available Active Cabin Ventilation system, which allows “customers to
better pre-ventilate [the] cabin via mobile app before entering the vehicle.”
Given the extra equipment on the
entry-level Wrangler Sport, it’s not surprising to see the base price climb
from US$ 31,995 to US$ 32,690. The Sport S climbs US$ 100 in two-door guise,
but drops US$ 395 for the four-door variant. The Willys sees US$ 100 and US$ 200
price hikes, while the Sahara falls by US$ 400. However, it should be noted
that all trims aren’t listed and prices may not be final.
