Key Features of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler
Powertrain Options
The standard 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6 pairs with a six-speed manual for purists or a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic for low-stress trail and city driving. The available 270-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder brings confident torque delivery and pairs exclusively with the automatic. At the top sits the Rubicon 392’s 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8 with a standard full-time 4WD system and the eight-speed automatic. This spread lets you choose how you want your Wrangler to respond — from clutch-in control to a flexible, torque-rich automatic that crawls and cruises with equal poise.
4x4 Systems and Off-Road Hardware
Part-time four-wheel drive comes standard across most of the lineup, while an available full-time system can be added to Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon and is standard on Rubicon 392. Trims like Willys raise the bar with 33-inch all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, LED exterior lighting, and built-in auxiliary switches ready for winches and light bars. The long-travel suspension, live axles, and trail-focused calibrations give the Wrangler the articulation and traction you need when obstacles get serious — exactly what drivers expect from a Jeep.
Uconnect 5 with 12.3-inch Touchscreen
The cabin tech is anchored by the easy-to-use Uconnect 5 system and a bright 12.3-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, with Bluetooth for calls and audio. An 8-speaker system is standard, and an available 9-speaker Alpine setup turns the cabin into a rolling stage. Available navigation can even display thousands of mapped trails with a subscription, helping you plan rides with clarity. Menus are clean, voice input is responsive, and updates feel immediate — a smart, modern complement to Wrangler’s analog capability.
Open-Air Design with Removable Doors and Roof
A Wrangler signature is the ability to remove the doors and roof and fold the windshield, delivering panoramic visibility and a connection to the outdoors no crossover can match. The upright windshield and squared-off dash maintain the classic feel, while practical touches like chunky switchgear, accessible grab handles, and trail-ready materials are designed for real use. Visibility is commanding, and with the top open, rearward sightlines improve as well — perfect for spotter communication on the trail or taking in Skyline Drive vistas.
Towing and Payload Utility
Wrangler’s utility extends beyond the trail. Two-door models can tow up to 2,000 pounds; four-door models are rated up to 3,500 pounds; Rubicon 392 can tow up to 5,000 pounds. That gives you enough capacity for small campers, a pair of personal watercraft, or a lightweight trail rig on a utility trailer. Inside, four-door models seat up to five and provide more cargo volume; two-doors favor agility and simplicity, with space for essentials. It is a practical formula for active households that need one vehicle that does it all.