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Jeep Celebrating Rubicon Anniversary with Special Edition Models

The Jeep brand is celebrating 20 years of the Wrangler Rubicon in 2023 and will be marking the occasion with multiple Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions, including an available upfit package from American Expedition Vehicles, the automaker announced.

The package will be available on both the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392.

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, Jeep said. The equipment list of the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary special edition includes:

  • New interpretation of the 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)
    • 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

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary will be based on the Rubicon 392 model and powered by a 470-horsepower 470-lb.-ft. V-8. The Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary’s 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
    • 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:
    • 5 inches water fording (+ 0.9 inch)
    • 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

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary 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.

Exclusive to the Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions and limited to just 150 units will be an available Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). The package includes the following upgrades:

  • 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
  • 56:1 axle ratio (4xe)
  • Mopar performance wipers with integrated washer jets
  • 2 inches of ground clearance
  • 1 inches water fording
  • 50-degree approach angle
  • 33-degree breakover angle
  • 43-degree departure angle

A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.

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