2020 vs 2024

[Rubicon20]

Hi all, had a 2020 Rubicon with the Skytouch roof that I had to sell due to circumstances a few years ago, and debating ordering a 2024, (or 25).
Besides price increase as anything improved since the 20? Things I didn't like were the audio system, seats seemed to lean forward, the wandering issue, squeaks and rattles inside the cabin., and a noisy cabin especially on the highway. I know it's a Jeep and not expecting Lexus ride but curious to any "refinements".
Still love the look of them and I guess now the Rubicon comes with 35's instead of 33's my '20 had?
Any other things to consider in a new Rubicon?

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[AlgUSF]

All of the things you didn't like about the 2020 are probably still true about the 2024 other than the audio system has been completely changed.

 

[rcadden]

2024 was a small update. New dash radio, addition of side airbags, and some other small things. The 2024 Willy's got some big improvements, etc.

The things you disliked are inherent to the Wrangler, for the most part.

 

[UTME]

The hardtop with sound insulation should be a little less noisy than the sky touch roof. The alpine stereo system and larger screen are nice in the 2024.

 

[Rubicon20]

The hardtop with sound insulation should be a little less noisy than the sky touch roof. The alpine stereo system and larger screen are nice in the 2024.

Those 2 things would probably be the top 2 complaints really. How has the audio system changed?
I could probably do without the sky touch as being in Florida i I rarely used it with the sun and surprise rain storms.

 

[AlgUSF]

Those 2 things would probably be the top 2 complaints really. How has the audio system changed?
I could probably do without the sky touch as being in Florida i I rarely used it with the sun and surprise rain storms.

I live in Florida and have a hardtop and soft top the hard top is rarely on unless I take the Jeep on a vacation or a camping trip. I find that the soft top is much more useful in Florida with all of the available configurations.

 

[theory2]

Just my opinion - Why in the world are you shopping for a wrangler? There are many other "suvs" that would be better suited to your needs/wants. When friends ask me how I like my Jeep I tell them its the worst driving vehicle I've ever owned... and I love it. Can't explain it, its just fun. Good luck in your search.

 

[Rubicon20]

Guess I’m weird lol rather have it closed don’t like the sun beating down on me or the road noise etc. I’ve had sunroofs on my cars I rarely if ever open them. Prefer listening to my music hence why the complaint about the 2020 system.

 

[Rubicon20]

Just my opinion - Why in the world are you shopping for a wrangler? There are many other "suvs" that would be better suited to your needs/wants. When friends ask me how I like my Jeep I tell them its the worst driving vehicle I've ever owned... and I love it. Can't explain it, its just fun. Good luck in your search.

This is my dilemma. I love the look of the Jeep but I’m not in love how she handles and rougher ride etc.
I know I should be looking at something like even the Grand Cherokee and honestly I have been looking at all suvs but that Jeep look always draws me in.
it’s like being attracted to that girl you know is bad for you but just strikes a desire if you know what I mean.

 

[theory2]

Oh I know exactly what you mean!

 

[DaltonGang]

Get a Bronco.

 

[Rubicon20]

Get a Bronco.

Hell no. Hate Fords.

 

[Jmos4]

Hi,

Most of you're issues with the 2020 will be true for a 2024, the wandering can be helped by longer LCA'S, there's a good post on here.

Goodluck with the decision

Regards,
Jim

 

[morph860]

Hi all, had a 2020 Rubicon with the Skytouch roof that I had to sell due to circumstances a few years ago, and debating ordering a 2024, (or 25).
Besides price increase as anything improved since the 20? Things I didn't like were the audio system, seats seemed to lean forward, the wandering issue, squeaks and rattles inside the cabin., and a noisy cabin especially on the highway. I know it's a Jeep and not expecting Lexus ride but curious to any "refinements".
Still love the look of them and I guess now the Rubicon comes with 35's instead of 33's my '20 had?
Any other things to consider in a new Rubicon?

I went from a 2019 to a 2024 a few months ago (Sahara to Rubicon).

Audio - I had the Alpine option in both. Don't really notice a difference in sound quality. I would consider it Above Average. The larger screen and wireless CarPlay are nice. I wouldn't get the non-Alpine version.

Seats - The front power seats option gives you a little more flexibility on the different positions you can put the seat in.

Cabin noise - Both of mine had hardtops w/ headliners. No noticeable difference in road noise even though the 2024 supposedly has acoustic glass and some additional soundproofing. The wind vs. the angle of the windshield doesn't help on the highway. The hardtop w/ headliner is substantially less noisy than a soft top or sky top. I'm also in Florida and would definitely recommend a headliner if you do end up going for the hardtop. Either OEM or something like Hothead.

Wandering, squeaks, rattles I've been lucky to avoid so far in both of my Wranglers. Our 24 Grand Cherokee has more plastic trim rattles than any other new vehicle we've ever had. Drives me crazy.

 

[Rubicon20]

I went from a 2019 to a 2024 a few months ago (Sahara to Rubicon).

Audio - I had the Alpine option in both. Don't really notice a difference in sound quality. I would consider it Above Average. The larger screen and wireless CarPlay are nice. I wouldn't get the non-Alpine version.

Seats - The front power seats option gives you a little more flexibility on the different positions you can put the seat in.

Cabin noise - Both of mine had hardtops w/ headliners. No noticeable difference in road noise even though the 2024 supposedly has acoustic glass and some additional soundproofing. The wind vs. the angle of the windshield doesn't help on the highway. The hardtop w/ headliner is substantially less noisy than a soft top or sky top. I'm also in Florida and would definitely recommend a headliner if you do end up going for the hardtop. Either OEM or something like Hothead.

Wandering, squeaks, rattles I've been lucky to avoid so far in both of my Wranglers. Our 24 Grand Cherokee has more plastic trim rattles than any other new vehicle we've ever had. Drives me crazy.

Thank you that’s very helpful, exactly
what I was wanting to know.

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