The Most Capable Version of the Jeep Wrangler Just Kicks Things Up a Few Notches

Jeep has teamed up with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to create a special edition package for the Rubicon, celebrating 20 years of the Rubicon version and adding even more off-road-focused extras. This is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th anniversary edition, built to get you out to where the adventure is and back again.

Jeep First Launched Its Rubicon Model Back in 2003

Jeep first launched its Rubicon model back in 2003, initially shutting it off at the Easter Jeep Safari out in Moab in the spring of 2002. Then, it put it right into production as I'm sure many a Wrangler fan saw it and started drooling. That first Rubicon was on the TJ model, adding front rear lockers, sliders, Dana 44 axles, and a four-to-one low range to the mix.

The Rubicon Appeared with the 2007 JK

Next, the Rubicon appeared with the 2007 JK, which is where we first saw the electronic disconnecting from sway bar - an awesome piece of kit that continues to be popular today. Jeep also jumped the tire size to 32s for this model, which almost seems quaint by today's standards for the 2013 Rubicon 10th anniversary model. The sliders got beefier and so did the front rear bumpers, while Jeep also gave it a half-inch suspension lift.

The JL Generation Rubicon Moved to 33s

In 2018, the JL generation Rubicon moved to 33s, which improved the crawl ratio on the manual transmission to an impressive 84-1. This was followed by the addition of off-road plus drive mode in 2021, providing even more capability for those who need it. The 35-inch tires are available as an option, and there's also an optional 488 rear axle ratio and a 100-to-1 crawl ratio with the manual gearbox.

The Availability of This Package on the 4xe Hybrid and the 392 Monster V8

Fast forward to the 2023 Rubicon offerings, and it's the hybrid and the mighty 392 monster V8 that get the 20th anniversary packages. Jeep kicks off with a triple hoop setup on the front bumper, a half-inch suspension lift, and an 83-piece tool kit as standard equipment. This is even better than before, as the 392 comes outfitted with 35-inch tires, while the onboard air compressor allows you to air down at the trailhead then air right back up for the drive home.

These Models Will Be Apart from Standard Rubicon Jeeps

You can tell these models apart from standard Rubicon Jeeps with a revised grille design, beadlock-capable wheels, and 20th anniversary decals on the inside. They get red and black leather seats, a unique medallion by the shifter, and a plaque on the rear swing gate. There's actually more to each of these models if you're willing and ready to spend serious money.

Jeep and AEV Created a Level 2 Package for These 20th Anniversary Models

Just 150 of these 20th anniversary models will be built, with the additional items making them pretty awesome. You'll have a worn VR Evo 10s winch up front, AEV 17-inch wheels, and an AEV design suspension system with Bilstein 5100 shocks. There's also AEV off-road lights reworked for the front and rear, an AEV front skid plate, an AEV tire carrier, a proper AEV off-road jack base, and even Mopar performance wipers with washer jets integrated into the wipers.

The Specs Improve with This Package

The specs improve significantly with this package. The ground clearance is now 14.2 inches, allowing you to push deeper into the wilderness than ever before. You can also forward up to 37.1 inches of water, making it perfect for those who need to get through tough terrain. And with a 50-degree approach angle, 33-degree breakover angle, and 43-degree departure angle, these Wranglers are truly well-specified.

The Cost of These Models

The cost of these models is quite steep. The base price for a 20th anniversary Rubicon 4xe is $71,380, while the 392 starts at $92,690. This is because the full price of the level two version is $94,358 for the 4xe and $121,820 for the 392. If you have the means and desire to go anywhere right off the showroom floor, then these models are worth considering.

Production Is Set to Begin This Quarter

Production is set to begin this quarter, with vehicles expected to arrive in the spring of next year. So, if you're ready to take your adventures to the next level, be sure to keep an eye out for these incredible machines. And remember, girding your bank accounts may be necessary, but it'll all be worth it when you hit the trails and show off your new Rubicon 20th anniversary model.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthe most capable version of the Jeep Wrangler just kick things up a few notches Jeep teamed up with American expedition vehicles to create a special edition package for the Rubicon this celebrates 20 years of the Rubicon version and adds an even more off-road Focus extras this is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th anniversary edition and it's built to get you out to where the adventure is and Back Again Jeep first launched its Rubicon model back in 2003 initially it shut it off at the Easter Jeep Safari out in Moab in the spring of 2002 and then it put it right into production as I'm sure many a Wrangler fans saw it and started drooling that first Rubicon was on the TJ model it added front rear lockers sliders Dana 44 axles and a four to one low range next the Rubicon appeared with the 2007 JK and this is where we first saw the electronic disconnecting from sway bar which continues to be an awesome piece of Kit Jeep also jumped the tire size to 32s which almost seems quaint by today's standards for the 2013 Rubicon 10th anniversary model the sliders got beefier and so did the front rear bumpers Jeep also gave it a half inch suspension lift next in 2018 the JL generation Rubicon moved to 33s and the crawl ratio on the manual transmission improved to 84-1 in 2021 the Rubicon really jumped way up in terms of capability the off-road plus drive mode was added the 35 inch tires are available as an option there's an optional 488 rear axle ratio and a 100 to 1 crawl ratio with the manual gearbox and even more interesting is the availability of this package on the 4xe hybrid and the 392 monster V8 fast forward to the 2023 Rubicon offerings and it's the hybrid and the mighty 392 that get the 20th anniversary packages and Jeep kicks it off with a triple hoop setup on the front bumper a half inch suspension lift and an 83 piece tool kit even better though if you choose the 392 is that one comes outfitted with 35-inch tires and as standard kit you get an onboard air compressor that last item is an amazing thing to have when you're heading out Wheeling you can air down at the trailhead then air right back up for the drive home you can tell these models apart from standard Rubicon Jeeps with a revised Grille design beadlock capable wheels and the 20th anniversary decals on the inside they get red and black leather seats a unique Medallion by the shifter and a plaque on the rear swing gate there's actually more here if you're willing and ready to spend serious money Jeep and AEV have created a level 2 package for these 20th anniversary models just 150 of these are going to be built and the additional items here are pretty awesome you have a worn VR Evo 10s winch up front AEV 17-inch wheels and AEV design suspension system with Bilstein 5100 shocks AEV off-road lights reworked front and rear AEV bumpers an AEV front skid plate an AEV tire carrier a proper AEV off-road Jack base an AEV steering damper and even Mopar performance wipers with the washer Jets integrated into the wipers with this package the specs improve the ground clearance is 14.2 inches you can forward up to 37.1 inches of water now you have a 50 degree approach angle a 33 degree breakover angle and a 43 degree departure angle these are truly well-speced Wranglers and they cost a ton of money the cost of the level 2 package for the Wrangler 392 is 21 130 and 22 978 for the four by eight that's just for the package and the base price for a 20th anniversary Rubicon 4 by E is 71 380 while the 392 starts at 92 690 I'm letting those numbers sink in for a moment because the full price of the level two version is ninety four thousand three hundred and fifty eight dollars for the four by E and one hundred and thirteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars for the 392. so if you have the means and a desire to go anywhere right off the showroom floor production is set to begin this quarter and the vehicles should arrive this spring gird your bank accounts oh my foreignthe most capable version of the Jeep Wrangler just kick things up a few notches Jeep teamed up with American expedition vehicles to create a special edition package for the Rubicon this celebrates 20 years of the Rubicon version and adds an even more off-road Focus extras this is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th anniversary edition and it's built to get you out to where the adventure is and Back Again Jeep first launched its Rubicon model back in 2003 initially it shut it off at the Easter Jeep Safari out in Moab in the spring of 2002 and then it put it right into production as I'm sure many a Wrangler fans saw it and started drooling that first Rubicon was on the TJ model it added front rear lockers sliders Dana 44 axles and a four to one low range next the Rubicon appeared with the 2007 JK and this is where we first saw the electronic disconnecting from sway bar which continues to be an awesome piece of Kit Jeep also jumped the tire size to 32s which almost seems quaint by today's standards for the 2013 Rubicon 10th anniversary model the sliders got beefier and so did the front rear bumpers Jeep also gave it a half inch suspension lift next in 2018 the JL generation Rubicon moved to 33s and the crawl ratio on the manual transmission improved to 84-1 in 2021 the Rubicon really jumped way up in terms of capability the off-road plus drive mode was added the 35 inch tires are available as an option there's an optional 488 rear axle ratio and a 100 to 1 crawl ratio with the manual gearbox and even more interesting is the availability of this package on the 4xe hybrid and the 392 monster V8 fast forward to the 2023 Rubicon offerings and it's the hybrid and the mighty 392 that get the 20th anniversary packages and Jeep kicks it off with a triple hoop setup on the front bumper a half inch suspension lift and an 83 piece tool kit even better though if you choose the 392 is that one comes outfitted with 35-inch tires and as standard kit you get an onboard air compressor that last item is an amazing thing to have when you're heading out Wheeling you can air down at the trailhead then air right back up for the drive home you can tell these models apart from standard Rubicon Jeeps with a revised Grille design beadlock capable wheels and the 20th anniversary decals on the inside they get red and black leather seats a unique Medallion by the shifter and a plaque on the rear swing gate there's actually more here if you're willing and ready to spend serious money Jeep and AEV have created a level 2 package for these 20th anniversary models just 150 of these are going to be built and the additional items here are pretty awesome you have a worn VR Evo 10s winch up front AEV 17-inch wheels and AEV design suspension system with Bilstein 5100 shocks AEV off-road lights reworked front and rear AEV bumpers an AEV front skid plate an AEV tire carrier a proper AEV off-road Jack base an AEV steering damper and even Mopar performance wipers with the washer Jets integrated into the wipers with this package the specs improve the ground clearance is 14.2 inches you can forward up to 37.1 inches of water now you have a 50 degree approach angle a 33 degree breakover angle and a 43 degree departure angle these are truly well-speced Wranglers and they cost a ton of money the cost of the level 2 package for the Wrangler 392 is 21 130 and 22 978 for the four by eight that's just for the package and the base price for a 20th anniversary Rubicon 4 by E is 71 380 while the 392 starts at 92 690 I'm letting those numbers sink in for a moment because the full price of the level two version is ninety four thousand three hundred and fifty eight dollars for the four by E and one hundred and thirteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars for the 392. so if you have the means and a desire to go anywhere right off the showroom floor production is set to begin this quarter and the vehicles should arrive this spring gird your bank accounts oh my 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