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

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

Jeep is only offering a manual transmission on all Wranglers with a V6, but the 2025 Gladiator loses the stick and third

In a lot of ways, the Jeep Wrangler is like it’s always been for 2025. It’s still a convertible, still a 4×4, and still sure to be a fan favorite. But the newest Wrangler lineup continues the model’s modernization kick by ditching a feature it’s never been without: manual crank windows.

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 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,

A n interesting change has been made for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler. As before, a 3.6-liter V6 acts as the base engine, but it now comes linked exclusively to a six-speed manual trans