Key Points
- 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon to be unveiled at EJS
- Updated Wrangler Magneto to make its second EJS appearance
- New performance parts to be shown off for model range
UPDATE, April 1: An all-electric Jeep Wrangler will be a part of this year’s Easter Jeep Safari, with the Magneto 20 edition teased today.
The latest in a line of teasers rolled out by the American manufacturer ahead of its annual off-roading event, the Wrangler Magneto has been seen before – with Jeep fitting a two-door Wrangler Rubicon with an electric motor for last year’s Easter Safari.
However, the addition of the ’20’ on its bonnet hints at this being an updated version, potentially tying in with the Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition, which will also take to the trails of Moab, although that particular concept is expected to feature a 392-cubic inch Hemi V8 engine.
Jeep claims its final concept for EJS is “ready to push the limits on legendary Jeep 4×4 capability and off-road development even further”.
Read on below to find out what else Jeep is planning to take to Utah.
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March 30: Another teaser for the Easter Jeep Safari has hinted at more in-house performance products from the American manufacturer.
At least one of its upcoming concept vehicles will feature custom equipment from Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar, setting it apart as a more aggressive model than anything in the brand’s existing line-up.
Jeep also promises to demonstrate the off-roading capabilities of its new 4xe plug-in hybrids at Moab, the spiritual home of American off-roading.
March 18: The upcoming Easter Jeep Safari is set to be the stage upon which the manufacturer releases its latest concepts, as has become tradition.
Held in Moab, Utah every year, the past few years have seen a plethora of concepts from Jeep unveiled to its hardcore fans first, celebrating off-roading at its spiritual home.
On top of the already-teased 20th anniversary edition Wrangler Rubicon (more below), it will also debut a concept which blends the aforementioned off-roader with its Gladiator lifted pick-up truck, teasing the hybrid mash-up in a render.
Jeep believes by adopting the Wrangler’s short overhangs, it could enhance its off-road capabilities, with the range-topping Rubicon lettering hinting at its credentials.
“Ever wonder what blending two mighty off-roaders like the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator might look like?” Jeep asked.
“What if a truck dared to be more like an SUV to increase its departure angle? The latest Jeep concept heading to this year’s Easter Jeep Safari reinvents what the ultimate terrain tackler dares to be, delivering an abundance of four-wheeling confidence and a pinch of open-air freedom.”
It’s also understood vehicles inspired by Jeep’s performance parts division will feature at the Easter Safari, with its 4xe hybrid models also making their debut at the annual event.
March 11: The Jeep Wrangler is possibly the American marque’s most iconic model, while its Rubicon variant remains as the flagship grade of the line-up.
To celebrate 20 years of Rubicon – named after the famous off-road trail in Sierra Nevada – it seems like Jeep is set to launch a limited edition Wrangler in honour of its range-topping off-roader.
From the teaser released by Jeep, we can see a small ’20’ above the Rubicon lettering as well as a ‘392’ on its bonnet bulge, suggesting this will be powered by Jeep’s 6.4-litre Hemi V8, delivering 351kW and 637Nm in the current North American-spec Wrangler Rubicon 392.
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 upon which the concept will be based
A small American flag can also be seen just above the flared guards, hinting at some kind of patriotic tribute.
Jeep will unveil the new model at this year’s Easter Jeep Safari, held at the Mecca of off-roading in Moab, Utah between April 9 and 17.
Given the Wrangler Rubicon tops out with a 3.6-litre, Pentastar V6 in Australia, it’s unlikely local Jeep fans will get their chance to own a production version of the upcoming concept.
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