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The current Jeep Wrangler—chassis code JK—is not long for this world. An all-new model is due before the end of the year, but the JK isn’t going down quietly, with Jeep taking the wraps off the special Rubicon Recon Edition.
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Positioned above the off-road-ready Wrangler Rubicon, the Recon includes a number of upgrades such as a stronger front axle, cast front and rear differential covers, a half-inch lift, and more to make it even more capable off the pavement. Visual tweaks include a hood with model-specific graphics, a black grille, and a set of 17-inch low-gloss black wheels wrapped in meaty 32-inch BFGoodrich tires. However, thanks to the Recon’s shorter side rails, the model can accommodate tires up to 35 inches in diameter.
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Changes abound inside the Recon, too. Each one gets a dash plaque, a distinct gauge cluster, and a host of red accents, including the seat stitching, storage nets, and switchplate covers for the axle locker and sway-bar-disconnect functions. As the top dog, it also gets several standard convenience features: remote keyless entry with remote start, a vehicle information display in the gauge cluster, automatic climate control, and more.
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The 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition goes on sale this month with a sticker price of $ 40,140 for the two-door model and $ 43,940 for the four-door Unlimited, or $ 5500 more than the starting price of their Rubicon equivalents. Factor in the Recon’s additional equipment, though, and the premium falls closer to $ 3000. It’s up to buyers to decide whether this Jeep is worth the coin.
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