2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs Sahara

• The 2024 Wrangler Rubicon is available in both two-door and four-door body styles, whereas the luxury Sahara only comes as a four-door.
• The 2024 Wrangler Sahara has a classy monochromatic paint scheme with color matched grill and fender flares.
• Jeep Rubicon, named after the famed off-road trail in California, can’t be beat for off-road toughness with its heavy-duty locking axles and available 35-inch tall tires.
• Both the Sahara and Rubicon are available with the popular 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain which can travel certain distances on battery power alone with no assistance from the gasoline engine.

Wrangler buyers who want a side helping of luxury with their off-road prowess should take a serious look at the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.

This upscale model comes standard with heated front seats and heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and proximity keyless entry with remote engine start to heat or cool the cabin to perfection before you climb inside.

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sahara is only available in a four-door body style and comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 270 horsepower and 295-lb-ft of torque. There’s also a 375-hp 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain available which is capable of traveling 21 miles on battery power alone before the gasoline component kicks in.

Externally, the Jeep Wrangler Sahara has a body-colored grill and fender flares, rather than black, for an upmarket appearance. Naturally, 18-inch alloy wheels are included as an upgrade to steel wheels on more basic Wrangler models, wrapped in 32-inch tall tires.

Any Jeep Wrangler is more capable than almost any other SUV when the pavement ends, but the Rubicon model takes off-road capability to the next level. It comes with a heavy-duty Dana 44 full-float rear axle, front and rear electronic lockers for extra traction, and a Rock-Trac 4:1 transfer case that permits an ultra-high crawl ratio for tackling obstacles like rocks.

For additional suspension travel, there’s an electronic front sway-bar disconnect. Finally, a set of rock rails to protect the painted bodywork from trail damage, Offroad+ mode, and 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires complete the package.

Under its bespoke vented hood, the Rubicon — which is available in both 2-door and 4-door body styles, comes with a traditional V6 engine making 285 horsepower, though a turbocharged 4-cylinder is also available. Buyers who want the ultimate in economy and protecting the planet can opt for the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is similar to the Sahara’s.

Other Rubicon options include steel bumpers, a factory-installed Warn winch, and the newly introduced Xtreme 35 Package which, as the name implies, comes with massive 35-inch tall off road tires.