The Jeep brand is celebrating a big milestone - its 20th Anniversary! In honor of the monumental occasion, the automaker is rolling out the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Editions, calling them the most capable Wrangler's yet.
20th Anniversary Wrangler Editions
The 20th Anniversary Editions are available on the 2023 Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid as well as the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392. The special editions feature a new seven-slot grille, beadlock-capable wheels, 83-piece tool kit, triple hoop grille guard, steel bumpers, half-inch suspension lift, distinctive 20th Anniversary decals and more. Inside, you find feature unique red-and-black leather seats and red leather-wrapped instrument panel bolster. The limited-edition Jeep SUVs also come with a special swing gate plaque and shifter medallion. Also a Mopar-designed, factory-installed on-board air compressor is available on Wrangler for the first time ever, and it's exclusive to the anniversary special edition.
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“Twenty years ago, a small group of enthusiastic Jeep engineers affectionately known as the ‘Lunatic Fringe,’ with grit and determination and their personal credit cards, designed, engineered and developed the most capable Wrangler yet – the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – and overdelivered on everyone’s expectations because they knew it was what Jeep customers wanted,” said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. “Today the Rubicon model represents about a quarter of overall Wrangler sales, with more than 700,000 sold worldwide, and include the electrified Rubicon 4xe, the best-selling and most capable PHEV in America. That same spirit of determination and ingenuity that led to the creation of the Wrangler Rubicon lives on in these new 20th anniversary special editions, which for the first time, bring available 37s to the Wrangler, providing unmatched capability.”
There are only a limited number to go around and you can order one starting through a CarPro dealer starting this month. The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe special edition MSRP's for $69,585 and the Wrangler 392 for $90,895, excluding a $1,795 destination charge.
Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions: 2023 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 4xe (left, shown with optional Hinge-Gate Reinforcement by Mopar) and 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. Photo Credit: Stellantis.
Rubicon electrified
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary, based on the Rubicon 4xe model and powered by a 375-horsepower 470-lb.-ft. plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, 49 MPGe and a nearly silent off-road experience. The extensive equipment list of the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary special edition includes:
- New interpretation of the iconic Jeep brand seven-slot grille
- 20th Anniversary hood decals in electric blue theme
- 20th Anniversary swing gate plaque
- 20th Anniversary shifter medallion
- Half-inch suspension lift delivering:
- 32 inches water fording (+ 0.5 inch)
- 11.2 inches ground clearance (+ 0.4 inch)
- Triple hoop grille guard
- Steel bumpers (winch-capable front)
- 33-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
- 17-by-7.5-inch beadlock-capable wheels
- 83-piece tool kit with canvas bag
- Integrated front off-road camera
- Heavy-duty steel rock sliders
- Gorilla glass windshield
- Unique red-and-black leather seats
- Red leather-wrapped instrument panel bolster
- Auxiliary switches
- All-weather slush mats
392 cubic inches + 20 years of Rubicon
Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand – North America, reveals the 20th Anniversary edition of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary, based on the Rubicon 392 model and powered by a 470-horsepower 470-lb.-ft. V-8, accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and through the quarter mile in 13.0 seconds, making it the quickest, fastest and most powerful Wrangler. The Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary’s long list of special-edition content includes:
- Xtreme Recon Package
- 35-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
- 17-by-8-inch beadlock-capable wheels
- 4.56 rear axle ratio
- Hinge-gate reinforcement by Mopar
- Jack spacer by Mopar
- Tire relocation kit by Mopar
- Wheel flare extensions
- New interpretation of the iconic Jeep brand seven-slot grille
- 20th Anniversary hood decals in 392 bronze theme
- 20th Anniversary swing gate plaque
- 20th Anniversary shifter medallion
- Half-inch suspension lift delivering:
- 34.5 inches water fording (+ 0.9 inch)
- 11.6 inches ground clearance (+ 0.5 inch)
- On-board air compressor
- Triple hoop grille guard
- Steel bumpers (winch-capable front)
- 83-piece tool kit with canvas bag
- Heavy-duty steel rock sliders
- Integrated front off-road camera
- Gorilla glass windshield
- Unique red-and-black leather seats
- Red leather-wrapped instrument panel bolster
- All-weather slush mats
- Auxiliary switches
Exterior Colors
The special editions are available in nine exterior colors, including Earl, Firecracker Red, Punk'n, Hydro Blue, Sarge Green, Silver Zynith, Sting Gray, black and Bright White, with the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary also available in Granite Crystal.
2023 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary editions come standard with a special 83-piece tool kit and custom canvas bag. Photo Credit; Stellantis.Exclusive Level II Upfit
These models will also be eligible for an exclusive available Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). This will bring 37-inch tires to the Wrangler for the first time plus a lot of other off-road goodies.
- 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
- Warn VR EVO 10-S winch
- AEV 17-inch Savegre II wheels
- AEV 2.5-inch DualSport RT Suspension System with Bilstein 5100 shocks
- AEV 7000 Series off-road lights
- AEV EX front bumper
- AEV rear bumper
- AEV front skid plate
- AEV tire carrier
- AEV off-road jack base
- AEV ProCal SNAP module
- AEV vehicle build plaque
- AEV steering damper
- 4.56:1 axle ratio (4xe)
- Mopar performance wipers with integrated washer jets
This exclusive upfit package creates the most capable Wrangler ever with:
- 14.2 inches of ground clearance
- 37.1 inches water fording
- 50-degree approach angle
- 33-degree breakover angle
- 43-degree departure angle
Pricing for the Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit by AEV carries an MSRP of $21,983 for the 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and $20,135 for the 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon 392 (all prices exclude $995 upfit logistics charge).
Availability
These limited-edition Wranglers will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can order one through your CarPro Jeep dealer this month. Production begins at its Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex this quarter, with vehicles arriving in dealerships in the second quarter of 2023. Vehicles will ship directly from the Toledo Assembly Complex to AEV for upfit and then to the customer’s dealer of choice.
Photo Credit: Stellantis.