Removable Parts for Flexible Driving
Summer around the lakes means one thing for Jeep Wrangler owners: doors off, windshield folded flat, and a sky that goes from horizon to horizon. The new model offers three distinct roof configurations, giving drivers a choice between a soft top, a hard top, and the Sky One-Touch power top rather than a single removable panel.
The Bronco's roof is removable on select trims, but the process involves more steps and more hardware. Its doors are fixed unless a buyer chooses a higher trim and the right package. The Jeep Wrangler doors lift off with basic hand tools and can be stored flat in a garage or truck bed. It's hard to argue with that kind of simplicity when driving between Alexandria and Sauk Center, MN.
Rugged Interiors that Aren't Rough
The Jeep Wrangler interior closes the comfort gap without softening its off-road identity. The available 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen is faster and more responsive than the Bronco's SYNC 4 system, and wireless smartphone integration is standard across more trims. The Jeep Wrangler also offers a standard seven-inch digital cluster display, heated front seats, and a premium Alpine audio system that the Bronco only matches at higher price points.
For St. Cloud commuters who split time between highway miles and weekend trails, the Jeep Wrangler cabin doesn't feel like a compromise. The Bronco's interior, by comparison, still leans utilitarian in ways that feel less intentional and more like a limitation.
Powertrain Options to Match Any Terrain
Three powertrain options distinguish the Jeep Wrangler:
- A 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque
- A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque
- A 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine with 260 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, the only diesel option available in this class
If you regularly drive the stretch of highway between Willmar and St. Cloud every week, you know how quickly fuel costs add up. The EcoDiesel's torque curve is built for sustained cruising, delivering strong pull without demanding frequent fill-ups.
The Bronco also has three engine options:
- A 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine with 330 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque
- A 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine with 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque
- A 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 418 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque
It offers no diesel option, and the smaller base engine also requires premium fuel on select configurations.
Trail Rated vs. Trail Tested: There's a Difference
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler earns a Trail Rated badge by passing specific benchmarks across five categories-traction, water fording, maneuverability, articulation, and ground clearance-a third-party certification with defined performance requirements. Its Rubicon trim delivers up to 10.8 inches of ground clearance, giving it a concrete advantage over the Bronco Wildtrak's 8.4 inches and even the Bronco Badlands' 9.6 inches on technical terrain.
The Ford G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) selectable drive modes are a feature description, not a certification, and they have no defined standard or pass-or-fail result.
For serious off-road drivers exploring the back roads and trails throughout central Minnesota, that difference is not cosmetic. The 2026 Jeep Wrangler carries a certified, tested off-road pedigree. The Bronco relies on marketing terms.
Discover the New 2026 Jeep Wrangler Lineup Today in Sauk Center, MN
Dan Welle's Southtown serves drivers across central Minnesota and along the I-94 corridor, from the lakes country near Alexandria to Willmar. Browse our new Jeep Wrangler inventory to see what's in stock and ready to take home. For additional options, check out our used inventory.
Contact or visit us in Sauk Center, MN, today to learn more, discuss financing and leasing, and take your favorite Jeep Wrangler for a test drive.
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