- 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.
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 $4,500 for it. Even more egregious, Mopar sold that exact same transmission for $3,611.20.
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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 $31,995 to $32,690. The Sport S climbs $100 in two-door guise, but drops $395 for the four-door variant. The Willys sees $100 and $200 price hikes, while the Sahara falls by $400. However, it should be noted that all trims aren’t listed and prices may not be final.
