Jeep's New Retro Wrangler Throws Back To The Warhorse That Started It AllSlashGearStephen FogelWed, September 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleStellantisStellantis announced the release of the 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A, intended to celebrate the Willys CJ-2A, the first Jeep designed for civilian use. The Willys CJ-2A was the first CJ model, which stands for Civilian Jeep. In the words of Jeep brand CEO Branden Coté, "The original CJ-2A represents a defining chapter in Jeep brand history. It is the moment the Jeep vehicle found a new purpose in communities across America." Our first drive of the Jeep Wrangler showed that it retains its Jeep-ness.The 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A is based on the Wrangler Rubicon trim, giving it Trail Rated capability. Added exterior features on the Wrangler JL-2A include 17-inch retro wheels with 33-inch BFGoodrich KO2 All-Terrain tires. The wheels are painted the color Joose, a callback to the wheels of the original CJ-2A, which were painted Sunset Red . Updated versions of the CJ-2A's colors are also available, with Gobi (tan) on the two-door Wrangler JL-2A and '41 (olive green) on the four-door Wrangler JL-2A. Other JL-2A colors are Joose, Bright White, Ghost, and Sting Gray. Other exterior touches include a three-piece hardtop and body-color fender flares, dark grey grille accents, and orange tow hooks front and rear.Pricing for the 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A package adds $4,995 to the base Rubicon. However, because it bundles several premium features as standard, it represents just a $115 premium compared to a standard Rubicon equipped with equivalent standalone options.AdvertisementAdvertisementRead more: 10 Car Mods That Are Illegal In The USWhat else should you know about Jeep's new retro Wrangler?StellantisInside the Wrangler JL-2A, there's Nappa Heritage Tan leather on the seats, contrasting Bison Brown door panels, lower dash, and center console, plus orange accent stitching to set it all off. A Willys-Overland medallion on the shifter and vent graphics pay tribute to the vehicle's Willys heritage, while a plaque on the rear swing gate simulates the CJ-2A's original dashboard data plate artwork. The 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A will be available in October of 2026 at your local Jeep dealer. If you're interested in buying a Jeep Wrangler, there are several things you should know; for example, before 2023, the base model didn't include AC.The Jeep Wrangler JL-2A is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which has a standard 3.6-liter V6 that produces 285 horsepower. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual, with an optional eight-speed automatic. A Rock-Trac heavy-duty part-time 4WD system can power all four wheels. Performance testing of a V6 with manual transmission by Car and Driver generated a 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 14.9 seconds at 90 mph. Cargo volume is 13 cu. ft. in the two-door, expanding to 32 cu. ft. in the four-door.The 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A is a well-thought-out tribute to the original civilian version of the Jeep, which tried to go beyond its military heritage and become part of popular culture, back when few people used off-road vehicles for everyday driving. Slowly but surely, each generation of Jeep Wrangler crawled into people's lives and created a desire for this type of SUV that has become so prevalent today.AdvertisementAdvertisementWant the latest in tech and auto trends? Subscribe to our free newsletter for the latest headlines, expert guides, and how-to tips, one email at a time. You can also add us as a preferred search source on Google.Read the original article on SlashGear.