When I saw the price of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition, I was astounded by its $91,545 base price and MSRP of $108,475. I looked twice. Then I considered all of the other cars I could put in my garage for that amount of lucre.

Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe are back and better than ever for next year, but one powertrain pairing is an interesting addition.

Staring with the new model year, you'll no longer be able to buy a Wrangler with the venerable Pentastar V-6 and an automatic transmission. Instead, the base model Jeep Wrangler will keep its 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6, but only with a six-speed manual. Previously, the slushbox was a $4500 upgrade.

Jeep reduces the Wrangler's powertrain options, now pairing the 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6 solely with the stick shift.

Comment Now! The 2025 Jeep Wrangler retains its manual transmission and V-6 engine, but now the two are inseparable. For 2025, the 3.6-liter V

Jeep has announced a handful of changes to the 2025 Wrangler. The 3.6-liter V6 engine is now available exclusively with a manual transmission. The model also gains newly standard power windows and locks as well as a newly available olive drab-inspired paint color.

Jeep Wrangler now has a turbocharged four-cylinder as the standard engine. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 is only available with a six-speed manual transmission. Updates also include new features such as standard power windows and power locks for all models,