The 2025 Jeep Wrangler is as noteworthy for the things it doesn’t have as for the things it does — things like an automatic transmission, which will no longer be offered with a V6. And crank windows and manual locks, which are now banished from the most iconic of Jeeps, as well as from the Gladiator.
The 2025 Gladiator goes automatic only for its only engine option, that same V6 — but a 4Xe is coming “sometime” on the pickup in 2025.
Stick Stays for Wrangler, Gone for Gladiator
It’s a strange and wonderful surprise. When the number of manual transmission offerings decreases every year, Jeep has decided to buck the trend. The 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine loses its eight-speed automatic for 2025 and will only be sold with a six-speed stick — the same one that it’s had for years.
The change to the Gladiator is less of a wonderful surprise. Last year, it came standard with a stick on all grades. This year, it’s eight-speed auto only, no matter which one you want.
Wrangler buyers looking at the 270-horse 2.0L turbo-4 will still get an eight-speed auto and no third-pedal option. Same goes for the Wrangler 4xe PHEV (the bestselling PHEV in the U.S. for the last 3 years) and the bonkers 6.4L 470-horse Wrangler Rubicon 392. The V6 and stick are offered on every Wrangler model except for the 392 and Sahara.
392 Lives for Another Year
Yes, the 392 will live for another year. Jeep made that announcement a few months back. It will be called the Final Edition for the second year in a row, and the monster Jeep comes with factory 35s, that giant engine, and a handful of other special features.
No More Window Cranks or Manual Locks
