What Is New In The 2024 Jeep Wrangler’s Towing Capacity?

The Jeep Wrangler has made a name for itself regarding its tremendous off-road capabilities. You can easily tackle mud, sand, water, and more in this beast. The only area the Wrangler lacked was towing capabilities, coming up short compared to similar SUVs. Jeep has remedied this for the 2024 model year, upping the towing capacity of the Wrangler and giving it a better recovery. Our Chris Nikel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (CJDRF) team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, invites you to discover what’s new in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, including its upgraded towing capacity.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Available Trims

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler offers many customizable options, letting you create the best off-road vehicle in eight main trims: Willys, Sport S, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Rubicon 392, Sport, Sahara, and High Altitude. Most offer a two- and four-door option as well as various hard and soft tops, removable doors, and Gorilla glass windshields. Additional features include tow hooks, rock rails, fender flares, and hood vents, based on the trim level you select.

You’ll find everything from bare bones to advanced technology features inside the Wrangler. The Willys offers power front windows, illuminated beverage holders, a locking glove box, cloth seating, and an eight-speaker AM/FM stereo with steering-wheel audio controls and wireless phone connectivity to get you started. The Sahara features dual-zone automatic front air conditioning with an air filter, a 120-volt power outlet, and heated front seats for those seeking more amenities.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Power and Performance

Jeep offers three engines for the 2024 Wrangler, plus a plug-in hybrid option for those looking to be more eco-friendly without sacrificing off-road experience. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 matched to a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine delivers 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. You can also opt for a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission for 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The 6.4-liter V-8 engine available on the Rubicon 392 features 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

The 4xe is Jeep’s unique plug-in hybrid engine with a powertrain producing 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine meets a 17.3 kWh battery pack, allowing the 100 kW traction motor to provide 22 miles of all-electric range. This engine is available on select models of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler.

Most Jeep Wranglers have a part-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing for excellent off-road capabilities; however, you can opt for a full-time four-wheel-drive system for ultimate performance. Additional features include a leading link front suspension, trailing arm rear suspension, recirculating ball steering, and electro-hydraulic power assist on the steering activation. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes offer the braking power needed to stop on a dime. The electronic stability control with anti-roll and predictive brake assist helps keep you safer on and off the trail. Trailer sway control and automatic trailer brake integration make towing easier than ever with your 2024 Wrangler.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler offers a mechanical advantage that bolts into the rear of the Rubicon trims. You get an upgraded Dana 44 heavy-duty (HD) full-float rear axle, commonly found in commercial trucks. It allows more structural rigidity, increased towing capacity, and a simplified process of replacing the axle or wheel shaft if you get in trouble on the trail. The full-float axle wheel design splits torque and rotational force duties to the rear wheels, transferring the torque to the tires and increasing capabilities.

While the two-door models of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler offer a 2,000-pound towing capacity, models featuring a semi-float Dana 44 can tackle 3,500 pounds. The Rubicon extends that to a whopping 5,000 pounds using the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or the V-6 and the full-float axle.

Towing Packages

Jeep offers several towing packages for your 2024 Jeep Wrangler, adding features such as a forward-facing camera to help you watch the trail when off-road riding, HD cooling systems, and reinforced suspension components. Packages include:

• Trailer Tow and HD Electrical Group: This package adds a Class III hitch and seven-pin wiring harness, an upgraded alternator, and auxiliary switches.
• Xtreme 35-Inch Tire Package: Adds 35-inch tires on beadlock-capable wheels, fender extensions, 4.56:1 low-range gearing, a 1.5-inch suspension lift, and a reinforced hinge gate for the heavier spare tire.

What Can You Haul With the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?

Depending on the trim level and engine, here are a few stats for recreational vehicles, toys, and work-related needs you can tow with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler:

• ATV hauler trailer: The average weight of an ATV hauler is 600 to 1,500 pounds, with the additional weight of an average ATV at 700 pounds. The Wrangler can help you get your ATV to your off-road destination.
• Teardrop or lightweight camper: These campers typically weigh between 1,200 and 2,000 pounds, letting any Wrangler tackle the job.
• Utility and small camper: With a weight of 1,000 to 3,000 pounds, you may not be able to haul much with a two-door model, but you should be fine with models featuring the semi-float axle.
• Fishing boat: Depending on the size, boats can vary from 900 to 6,000 pounds, so you’ll want to double-check your boat weight and the Wrangler you intend to pull it with before heading out to the lake.
• Toy hauler: A motorcycle trailer averages 1,300 to 3,500 pounds, while a personal watercraft trailer can be 800 to 3,000 pounds.
• Travel trailer: The average weight of a travel trailer is 1,900 to 4,500 pounds, so your new 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon should easily handle that.

Whether you’re looking to get off the beaten path for a weekend adventure, take the boat to the lake, or the camper up north on a family vacation, your 2024 Jeep Wrangler is ready to help you. Be sure to check your maximum towing capacity based on the trim level and engine before connecting the trailer. While the Wrangler is better known for its off-roading prowess, it’s nice to know you can use it to bring additional recreational toys on your adventures.

New 2024 Jeep Wranglers Available at Chris Nikel In Broken Arrow, OK

If you have questions about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, including customization options and how to order your own, contact our team at Chris Nikel CJDRF today. You can find us at 2920 N. Aspen Ave. in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing earlier at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Call us at 539-766-8990 or complete our secure online form to get started. We’re here to answer your questions or set up a test drive in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler or any other model. 

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