Is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X the right Jeep for you?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

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[@321jono]

Your channel is easy cuz you can just give the 👍 at the beginning, cuz you know it's gonna be good.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

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[@Jackal_Blitz]

I'm with you on those seats, Matt. There's a time and place for electronic creature comforts, and I can't say I'm ever excited to see them end up in a Jeep. I want my Jeep to be bulletproof and ready to take me anywhere and do anything. If a creature comfort means I have to compromise on that first part, then I don't want it. Maybe I'm being a bit over-the-top, but I kinda have this "make Rubicon Rubicon again" feeling towards Jeeps lately. The Rubicon used to be THE Jeep to get, because it was the most capable trim you could get from the factory. Now the phrase "base Rubicon" isn't even an oxymoron. A base Rubicon really isn't anything special anymore considering there's a Rubicon 4xE, Rubicon 392, Rubicon X, Rubicon 20th Anniversary, and probably more to come. They've spent so much time and money making all these trims that don't actually add any capability to the Rubiconness of the Jeep, per se (one could argue that the 392 adds capability, but that's pretty specific). Why is a 2024 Rubicon not more capable than a 2018 Rubicon? It really should be.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Great points!

[@Joncartervoiceovers]

Great comment. I'm with you on these points. Well said.

[@backwoodstherapy]

Rubicon X is too expensive. I personally think the Willys is the new sweet spot for the Wrangler. Rear locker, front and rear Dana 44s, high clearance fender flares. Can add 37s with a small spacer lift, just regear and off you go. A lift, rear locker and 37s on 4.56 or 4.88s is going to be enough off road capability for 99.9% of jeep buyers. Most people aren't buying them to do extreme rock crawling, and if they are, they're mostly buying ten year old JKs and doing one ton axle swaps and Hemi swaps and the like. Sure, _some_ people will buy a new JL and build it crazy - Lite Brite bought a 392 and then had America's Most Wanted 4x4 do a crazy build - but those are extreme outliers. Most people will take their jeep on a 3, 4, or 5 rated trail and just have fun. Most aren't wanting to take their brand new $80k+ vehicle on a 7 or 8 rated trail and risk breaking something or body damage.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

A lot of excellent points! We ordered our 2 door sport for some base level content.

[@backwoodstherapy]

@@DIRTROADCRED looking forward to it! I've had a lot of fun building my sport.

[@lizkatari]

I was on the phone with 3 different areas of Jeep’s customer service. I finally had an individual confirm that the memory seats and power mirrors Cannot be saved to a user’s profile. It really isn’t that difficult. You add a small memory board that retains the seats position and link a wire to the board that then goes to the screens ecu and transfer that data to the user profile. It’s not that expensive for them to add. Plus Stellantis vehicles in Europe have that as a feature. VW did the same thing. Their euro cars attaches memory seats and mirrors to a user profile, but not in America.

[@Dmh06178]

Thanks for traveling to get the info to us!! Appreciate your hard work!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Our pleasure!

[@johnreno8909]

it was absolutely a huge critical mistake that jeep stopped the diesel option on wrangler. it was soo sad and absolutely heart-breaking. (thanks God it is still available for gladiator)

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Hope they bring it back

[@LukeEdward]

Matt, you forgot to tell us some awesome things with this vid! 1) you can get this in a 2-door. Albeit not with the recon goodies, but color matched 2-door hardtop(!) 2) High Velocity yellow half doors are now available! 3) Sting-gray is no more. Awesome for me if people want that color, they have to look for guys like me to sell theirs.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Luke our "unofficial 3rd DRC member" dropping knowledge bombs that we missed!

[@mrjamesryan333]

Why oh why can’t we get xtreme recon on a 2dr? 😡 Broncos have 2dr Sasquatch 🤦‍♂️

[@504westside9]

I'm glad i ordered my 23 Rubicon last year. Went to the website and these prices are getting ridiculous for pretty much standard equipment for a premium vehicle at any other brand.

[@Guoenyi]

it was ridiculous in 2022 anyway lol

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good catch!

[@satanias]

That rubicon X shall be mine!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

DO IT

[@jackj2411]

The 2.0 liter is still on jeeps website.. only with an auto trans. They are still available in both rubicon and rubicon X models. I like this engine because it's only 10 less hp and more torque than the v6 and better gas mileage. That turns into a longer range. Also less weight which is always a factor on Jeeps.

[@karenkroppa3499]

There's a lot of things on the website that need updating. They still show the 23 but you can no longer order one. I tried and it was denied. And no, they no longer offer the 2.0

[@jackj2411]

@@karenkroppa3499 ok I really like this engine.. so hotcars has an article where they qoute jeep "“The new 2024 Jeep Wrangler has the most powertrain options in the off-road segment. To clarify, for 2024, the 2.0-liter turbo will be mated exclusively to the eight-speed automatic transmission. The manual transmission will be available exclusively with the 3.6-liter V-6,” said the Jeep statement." I've found gear patrol also saying the same.. This is the only guy saying this. where are you seeing this isn't offered anymore?

[@jackj2411]

@@karenkroppa3499 mopar insider is saying "While there won’t be any new powertrain options, the Pentastar V6, turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder, and the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with the turbocharged 2.0-liter will all be returning. " everything I find dated to april 5th this year says the same. Many articles don't have a date. I've yet to find any that says it's not available. I would think Mopar Insider would be the first to release it. Let me know if you have a site.

[@karenkroppa3499]

@@jackj2411 the dealer when I ordered mine.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

The website is very useless for what’s available, best bet is through our dealer partner

[@Ken-qq6gp]

So my Rubicon is white with the black back roof. Now I can't. Get that ??? It has to be all white roof ??

[@BradWade-mv5dt]

Hey Matt, helpful as always. I would like to know one thing in reference to the 3.6L V6 engine in the Rubicon. Everything I've seen from Jeep tells me that in the Rubicon, the 3.6L is the standard 3.6L with either the manual or automatic transmission. The eTorque is gone for 2024. From what I understand, to get the 5000 lb. towing capacity with the full float axle, the vehicle needs a straight internal combustion engine (ICE) due to weight. The standard ICE engines are lighter than the eTorque or 4xe counterparts. The extra towing capacity the free float axle affords cannot be reached with the electrified models because of the extra weight of the batteries and additional cooling components. Can you verify that? No one really seems to be talking about it.

[@sinepari9160]

sounds about right..

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Let me do some more digging!

[@jeepdogjl8687]

It is now called the extreme 35 package. I believe they stopped calling it The extreme 2:20 recon because jeep has an all-electric vehicle named recon coming later this year. The extreme 35 is part of the Rubicon X package if you get an automatic transmission. You cannot get the extreme 35 package on a manual transmission Rubicon X or the 4xe Rubicon X.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That’s a good call on the name

[@deusvult6531]

Just purchased a 2door Rubicon X. 6spd with all available options (which isn't much) but definitely got 4.88 gears as the first upgrade was 35's.

[@TB-jj9tu]

When the front or rear camera are on and the screen is split with the Jeep logo on the right, there would be enough room to have both front and rear cameras on at the same time. That would be slick on a tight trail.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Agreed! Possibly in a future update!

[@ixibladeixi2639]

No memory settings!!!! That makes sense, maybe when they throw a pair of hood struts they might add the memory settings.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I know it sucks!

[@stevekaschak9442]

AWESOME! Thanks for the walk around! That is the exact X-35 I ordered, same color! It will be in at the beginning of August, can't wait!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome! Excited for you

[@gta4viceman]

the vertical controls for the lumbar raise or lower where the airbag is while the front to back inflate or deflate the airbag (as you mentieond)

[@jlautomotive6349]

Does the windshield still fold down with all those electric doodads on the top of the windshield?? Also it seems like they are giving power seats but without a memory option? Can’t wait to see more content! Keep up the amazing work 👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yup no memory option from what we could see.

[@srfsno_]

Thanks for the vid Matt. Weird that Jeep is not offering the xtreme recon 35's on as an option right now on the regular Rubicon on their website. But dealers have Rubi's (not Rubi X) sitting on their lots with the xtreme recon package.

[@RS-sl5ko]

I have owned and driven some type of Jeep since close to 1980. I have had a CJ, YJ TJ a Grand Wagoneer, a baby Wagoneer , four 2 door JK’s, and 2 unlimited wranglers and my most recent purchase in 2023 was a Gladiator. But that is it! Jeep has lost its way. I can build a Bronco built similar to New Wrangler for a lot less money. Jeep, in my opinion is trying to be a Land Rover. At least in the pricing category. Do your research. Look at the percent of increase in sticker price over the last 10 years and compare that to other brands.

[@richardg8712]

Btw. The up and down moves the lumbar to different heights

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks Rich!

[@321jono]

Why do you think you can't get stick with the XR Willy's and Rubicon models? Do you think there's a logical reason, or they just don't for some reason?

[@sanjoecj]

I've been thinking too

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I’m honestly not sure, it’s really odd

[@Gr8Pony]

As built this Jeep is $69,000! That is stupid money for a 2L. Simply way too much money for what you get. Jeep keeps pushing upscale, but most folks cannot, and will not be punting out that kind of cash. Considering Jeep reliability issues, and paint bubbling, I won’t step down to this.

[@joegeist3600]

I really like the UCconnect5 but a few questions. Can you get power seats in the cloth interior? The leather would be smoking hot in the summer. Did they really kill the manual with the 6 cylinder? Did they fix the paint quality issues on the hinges vs doors? Steel vs aluminum? For the amount of money we need to hold them accountable to a higher build quality. I love my JLU, 6 cylinder, 6speed but given the options and pricing, I’ll keep my Mojito Green 2019 and start modifying more heavily after seeing the ‘24’s, options and pricing.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

6 speed is still available, think there are some more fixes for the corrosion on the 24

[@user-vs7ec1wz5d]

The rear window wiper is almost useless with the big tire covering most of the glass. Being able to raise and lower the driver's seat is nice. A flat bottom steering wheel would give you more leg clearance. Overall, a great Jeep Wrangler. Thanks for the review.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good point!

[@user-vs7ec1wz5d]

@@DIRTROADCRED Thanks. Love you videos.

[@Brianf1977]

I don't like the color match fenders and top and the fact I can't get the 3.6 automatic without getting Rubicon and paying more is absolutely ridiculous. I'll be keeping my 21 I guess.

[@attnielthomas7856]

Yes Sir, your first thumbs up, color match does not look good in all color patterns. In its defense, fender-wise it won't fade with age.

[@Brianf1977]

@@attnielthomas7856 I just don't want the fenders scratched to hell if I get a branch. The basic ones are much easier and cheaper

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Definitely an interesting selection of options on certain models!

[@Brianf1977]

@@DIRTROADCRED I work for stellantis (grand Cherokee L) so I want them to do well but you're right, these options are so strange. I really wanted to get the 392 but I don't know if it's that much better especially since I love my gecko green

[@jims2453]

Power Lumbar - If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yes that’s the operational guide lol

[@jims2453]

@@DIRTROADCRED yea NO memory I have picked mine up and Scott B confirmed this also. Maybe in the future.

[@NamelessGlasses]

They may have already been working in the “extra” sound deadening (at least from my experience with my 392) since ‘23. I noticed there was noticeably more expanding foam around the windshield and inside the front half of the sport bar compared to the ‘22 XR Rubi I had prior. The windshield glass also mentions that it is acoustic glass which I didn’t notice on my ‘22 but I had Gorilla Glass optioned on that one. IIRC ‘24’s with the more premium interiors were also supposed to have thicker carpets and/or potentially some sound deadening under them.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

the 2024 is way quieter!

[@karenkroppa3499]

I was told by the dealer that the rubi x comes standard with the extreme wheel package. I tried to order one & didn't want the extreme wheel package & had to order just the rubicon The rubi standard does not offer power & leather seats.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I’ve been seeing some different things , I will have to double check

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Thank you for the information. Subscribed. 👍✌️

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for watching!

[@alfa8822]

Thank you for doing this video! I have just sold my JK and I’m about ready to place an order for mine. I haven’t seen anybody doing this type of video on the Rubicon X, which is what I’m looking at. I think the headliners also come standard with a Rubicon X. The ones that are inside the freedom panels and in the back. Maybe the seat memories are tied in to each key fob. My BMW used to be like that.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alfa8822]

@@DIRTROADCRED By the way, I will be ordering through your site.

[@marobaham4296]

Hey! Please do a review on the interior quality! Some videos we’re seeing looks so disappointing shaky cheap plastic wiggling all over the rubicons can you verify thanks🙏

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We have an interior video, but didn’t notice and bad quality. We can take another look

[@marobaham4296]

@@DIRTROADCRED thanks alot looking forward 🙏🏼

[@seanflahockey]

I was under the impression that the Rubicon X was coming standard with the Extreme Recon package and 35’s. Boy that’s a huge disappointment. So I’m not really sure what the advantage of this is for the prices that Jeep is fetching on these. Trimmed out you’re well over $70k. I traded my ‘21 Rubicon in for a Bronco WildTrak. Glad I didn’t wait on the X. Outside of not having the disconnecting sway bar, the WildTrak (or even Badlands) is a much better priced package and will do 95% of what a Wrangler will do off-road. And come with a factory lift and 35’s standard.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Valid points. Enjoy your new bronco!

[@capt.stubing5604]

On my Grand Cherokee the seat memory is tied to the key fob. No need to save your settings.

[@devinhonbarger1635]

Can you please figure out if the crash bump extensions to the front bumper that come with the factory winch are removable?!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They should be!

[@DuyenNguyen-ui6mo]

I could sure use the adjustable seats at my age; I don’t really care much for the memory seats since I’ll be the only driver.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They're nice!

[@GUDDAisHere]

Need the difference in sound. High Altitude also has sound deadening

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Sound is a lot quieter!

[@brandonke690]

Going in on Thursday to get 4.88 gears in my 2023 high velocity yellow with 315/70r17. With the 3.6. Here in Utah those size tires my jeep down shifts to 3,4 gear going down the highway scary when you are pegged out redlining.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That’ll be nice!

[@brandonke690]

@@DIRTROADCRED got it back yesterday, man what a difference those gears make when ordinary driving.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Bro! I looked at a 24 and I'm not sold, so I snagged a loaded 23 Rubicon with the Xtreme Recon and almost every other option available. It feels like I'm driving a tank now😂

[@seanflahockey]

Agreed.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome!

[@H.avery355]

Is there a link for ordering the new 2024 grill that I can add to my 2022?

[@LukeEdward]

I second that. Or perhaps a part#?

[@bobr5274]

They have a video titled will the 2024 grill fit your current JL. He says where you can het the 2024 grill and it snaps right in.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Nothing yet..

[@stephencarbajal5657]

Do you think you can fit 37's on it without lifting I believe you can on the 392 x treme pack

[@bones549]

All great but till % gets better, holding.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They need to come down!

[@tuslokbaki9579]

just had it three days ago and my wife asked why did you trade in the 21 Rubi for a 2024 X? I said "Because Matt"

[@DIRTROADCRED]

lol I love this

[@gtamantube]

Sounds like they cheaped out the rubicon to shove you into a higher money rubicon x

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Definitely more of a push towards the X

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Good info as always Matt. Thanks 😎

[@DIRTROADCRED]

You bet!

[@Ken-qq6gp]

Can 4:56 gears work with 37s ? I bought my Rubicon and replaced the stock tires with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T S I needed a more off road tire

[@duckslayer1969]

I'm really curious about whether the Rubicon X comes standard with the 4HI auto or not? I drove a 24 Sahara last week and it didn't have it as an option and I have no idea if the Rubicon or Rubicon X has it? Can anyone confirm?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Didn’t see it on there!

[@MrJeepCanada]

I have the 2022 Rubicon I thinking of installing the Mopar 2.5 inch lift kit but seeing this I know it higher than the standard suspension of the Rubicon

[@DIRTROADCRED]

It’ll give it a nice bump

[@Ken-qq6gp]

It's missing hood locks as thrives like to cut your alarm and get I via your chip box

[@VanillaButtercreamFrosting]

Buy some like I did and put them on.

[@RyGuy0457]

I’d like to see a review on a Sport base model, 2024, 2 door, manual 😊

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Lowest we could find on the lot was 4 door sport s, vid coming soon. You will have plenty of 2 door content coming once mine comes in.. -Ryan

[@pistachiobandanos904]

the driver seat raises on all JLs since 2018

[@DIRTROADCRED]

but now we have power!

[@kdard89]

It raised up up equally, but with power seats you can raise the front or back of the seat independently to get a different tilt angle

[@m.salemss8402]

9:19 Is this an extra cooler? And thanks for the video 😘

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I believe so!

[@austinspitler32]

I like how some bird already found time to take a shit on the front passenger fender… 😂😊

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😂😂

[@justinjess7776]

I would mich rather have auto up windows that a power seat!

[@vicranger6876]

I can’t say it enough, JEEP NEEDS 30 gal fuel min with 40 gal as an option. What is the problem with designing group ?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That would be nice!

[@karmicforce01]

Can you split the front and rear views at the same time?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I don’t think so!

[@sao007]

Comfort on a long trip into a jeep wrangler is BS .. now with the electric seat i think its gonna help and for those who are scared of the electronic in a jeep just keep the cloth version :)

[@DIRTROADCRED]

lol !

[@kappy555]

Has anyone leased one in the past 6 months? Is it worth checking into (for business) or are the payments ridiculous?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I haven’t had a chance to see, reach out through our website and dealer program and Dan cummins can help!

[@alfa8822]

Does the winch come with a remote control?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yes!

[@mikesters3532]

Where does one get the new grill? I want one for my 22.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not sure when Mopar will start selling them

[@WACKEM1679]

What size lift does the rubicon X come with from factory?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Approx. 1.5 inch

[@kensan62]

can u confirm if the speedometer and tachometer color is red or orange on the rubicon x?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

it is orange!

[@kensan62]

@@DIRTROADCRED thank you!

[@mcwendel8066]

I’m too lazy to do my own research, but did they move the wiper from the top of the window to the bottom?

[@kdard89]

Yes, in 2018 with the JL

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yes they did

[@mcwendel8066]

@@DIRTROADCRED do you know if there’s a reason why they did that? It seems that most manufacturers are trying to tuck them up underneath the top of the windshield and then jeep does the opposite?

[@cindalong3926]

Do you know if the Willys has a cloth dash?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

It does!

[@kappy555]

I tried to order one with the 2.0 and my salesman said the same thing, even though the online build/price tool allows it. Strange...maybe they ran out of 2 liter engines from Italy? I'm not in love with the 3.6, so maybe the Hurricane is coming soon...?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not sure the reason why they pulled them

[@andrewn3618]

I think it may be a temporary restriction for assembly. I ordered a 3.6 Auto RubiconX way back in March when it started and haven’t been built yet. On the forums there’s a HUGE number of us that all have pending orders with the 3.6 while 2.0L are flying off the assembly line. I wonder if there’s a temporary shift to crank out a bunch of the 3.6 and then resume. I’m sure it’s just a temporary restriction…

[@kappy555]

@@andrewn3618 Sounds like that could be it, but if they allowed 3.6 orders prior to production, why would they not allow 2.0 orders just because they aren't currently being produced? I'm hoping there will be rebates once inventory overflows the dealer lots...

[@teyjizzle]

Modernized the head unit but not the dash still. Like really.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yeah just a slight refresh

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

I think it's good that everyone is making washable cameras because a lot of cameras were ruinable by water

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Absolutely !

[@Tee409]

How can we get a painted front bumper?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

High altitude!

[@Tee409]

@@DIRTROADCRED thank you so much!!!

[@MrPwor]

Idk why but the colour match fenders and hard top make it look cheap

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not for everyone

[@ala8649]

@dirtroadcred should we buy a 2024 vs 2021 392?

[@ala8649]

Which one? Considering the price also

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Can't beat the prices on some of the used 392's

[@fozzybear9114]

Dc NOT susquhanna???

[@DIRTROADCRED]

The Next Chapter... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C0coJua7t0qaM

[@Michael_ryan91]

Grill is terrible

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not for everyone!

[@MrAirtaz]

Really.... no fan cooled front seats yet????? C'mon already!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Nope! We wish

[@SuperMassman]

RIGHT JEEP... WRONG PRICE 😔,, that's why there rusting on the dealership lots

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Some are close to 20 percent off now!

[@avnerbraverman5608]

Of course not. The 392 is the right jeep for me. Alas both are out of my budget

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Can't decided, brb buying both lol

[@wkw4095]

Well....If you want a 6 cylinder with automatic transmission you better want the Rubicon....that's the only way you're going to get it. Otherwise you're stuck with a 2.0 liter Chihuahua engine ready to have a heart attack. Do you like that new grill?....something to look a little different than your old Jeep....you won't get it with the sport. 2024 Jeep= COMPROMISE.....It's the corporate greed model.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yeah I believe its only the willys and up that get the new grille

[@_jaber1]

There is no time for a jeep with the increased vehicle price. It’s just 🐂💩

[@TrentYoung]

Super awesome...

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks Trent!

[@ernomma1518]

Anyone who pays for a wrangler more than 50k is out of his fuckin mind! 🤷🏻‍♂

[@fredmertz3837]

No I want a a diesel engine cloth seats, locking diffs front and rear, and a bumpers and the hardtop clor matched. Jeep needs to bring back the diesel for folks who dont want a mall rated Jeep. Dont need the so called hemi.

[@TheLegendaryLP]

That’s too high tech. Is it really a jeep now?

[@attnielthomas7856]

That's my fear as well, the Sahara fit that bill now the Rubicon loosing the Just Enough Essential Parts (JEEP). Leave tech gadgets for the (sacrilege to follow) Bronco. Garbage on wheels.

[@sinepari9160]

yeah the 18'-22's were the last of the 'real' jeeps

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not for everyone! It will be interesting to have crank windows and this big screen in the base models tho