After Jeep cut Wrangler prices last year, making the remaining Rubicon variants the cheapest they had been since 2022, it has raised them again.
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler now opens at $81,990 before on-road costs in two-door guise and $84,990 before on-road costs in four-door form, both representing $2000 increases over the equivalent 2025 models.
Jeep has, however, made a heavy-duty steel front bumper standard. This was previously a $3374 option.
Also new are quick-release door hinges, allowing for faster, easier door removal, while there’s new Tungsten-coloured steering wheel stitching (replacing red) for a “more premium, unified cabin appearance”.
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Goldilocks yellow joins the exterior colour palette but only for a limited run, joining other limited-run finishes like Tuscadero (pink) and Mojito (lime green).
There’s a new 85th Anniversary special edition, based on the four-door Rubicon and priced at $88,490 before on-roads.
It features special badging and plaid interior trim, and can be had with only Bright White or optional Black or Granite Crystal exterior finishes.
The more affordable Sport S and Overland trims haven’t returned to the lineup, after being axed for 2025.
Jeep has repeatedly raised prices during this generation of the Wrangler, citing global supply chain issues and rises in material costs.
Here’s an overview of Wrangler Rubicon pricing from 2020 to now.
| Year | Rubicon 2-dr | Rubicon 4-dr |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,990 | $84,990 |
| 2025 | $79,990 | $82,990 |
| 2024 | $83,950 | $90,450 |
| 2023 | $83,950 | $86,950 |
| 2022 | $72,550 | $78,450 |
| 2021 | $64,950 | $69,950 |
| 2020 | – | $65,450 |
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Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-dr | $81,990 (+$2000) |
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4-dr | $84,990 (+$2000) |
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler 85th Anniversary | $88,490 (NEW) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
All Wranglers come standard with Jeep’s Rock-Trac active on-demand four-wheel drive system, with selectable 4WD High Auto, 4WD High and 4WD Low modes, a two-speed transfer case, and locking front and rear differentials.
| Specifications | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Power | 200kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 9.7L/100km |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 218g/km |
| Fuel tank | 66L (2-dr) 81L (4-dr) |
| Weight | 1977kg (2-dr) 2139kg (4-dr) |
| Braked towing capacity | 1497kg (2-dr) 2495kg (4-dr) |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 2404kg (2-dr) 2574kg (4-dr) |
Dimensions
There are two different body styles available.
| Dimensions | Wrangler 2-dr | Wrangler 4-dr |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4334mm | 4882mm |
| Width | 1894mm | 1894mm |
| Height | 1879mm | 1901mm |
| Wheelbase | 2459mm | 3008mm |
| Running clearance | 257mm | 255mm |
| Wading depth | 760mm | 760mm |
| Approach angle | 44.0° | 43.9° |
| Breakover angle | 27.8° | 22.6° |
| Departure angle | 37.0° | 37.0° |
Servicing and Warranty
The Jeep Wrangler is backed by a five-year, 100,000km warranty, with lifetime roadside assistance if you service through Jeep.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 12,000km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $399 each.
Safety
The Jeep Wrangler doesn’t currently have a rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, with its three-star rating from 2019 having expired at the end of last year.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Front and rear cameras
- Front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The Wrangler Rubicon comes standard with the following equipment:
- Fold-down windscreen
- Removable doors
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size alloy spare
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- LED fog lights
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- 9-speaker Alpine sound system
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- 12-way power-adjustable passenger seat (4-dr only)
- TechnoLeather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter, handbrake
- Tilt/telescopic steering column adjustment
- Climate control
- Ambient lighting
The 85th Anniversary features:
- 17-inch steel oxide alloy wheels with 85th Anniversary logo wheel caps
- Body-coloured fender flares
- Body-coloured three-piece hard-top roof
- Blue Agave bonnet decals
- Bronze front tow hooks
- Plaid seats with black leather-accented bolsters
- Plaid fabric dashboard insert
- 85th Anniversary badging
Options
The only option is the Sky-One-Touch Power Top, a $6450 option available only on the 4-dr Rubicon.
Colours
Bright White is the standard exterior finish, with the following paint colours available for an additional $1490:
- Black
- Granite Crystal
- Firecracker Red
- ’41
- Hydro Blue
The following colours are available for the same price for a limited time:
- Mojito
- Anvil
- Earl
- Joose
- Goldilocks
- Reign
- Tuscadero