We did it, Joe! The Jeep Wrangler 392 Last Version will reside on via the 2025 mannequin yr due to folks such as you. That’s proper, due to common demand, Jeep’s $100,000, 6.4-liter Hemi V8-powered Wrangler 392 Last Version is giving an encore efficiency for 2025.
Again in March, it was introduced that the 470-horsepower V8 Wrangler can be using off into the good automotive graveyard within the sky on the finish of 2024, however of us simply weren’t able to say goodbye to the ridiculous truck simply but. I do know I wasn’t. Due to common demand, the Wranger 392 Last Version will soldier on via no less than 2025.
“When information broke in March that Jeep Wrangler 392 was roaring off into the sundown, the feedback, protection and dialog confirmed us that the Jeep group isn’t fairly able to say goodbye to the V-8-powered Wrangler,” Invoice Peffer, senior vp and head of Jeep model North America, mentioned in an announcement. “Jeep model listened and can proceed the 392 Last Version into the 2025 mannequin yr.”
Because it seems, manufacturing of the Wrangler 392 Last Version by no means truly ended. A spokesperson for Jeep instructed Jalopnik that manufacturing for 2024 vehicles will proceed via the top of the yr. Then, the 2025 Wrangler 392 Last Version manufacturing will begin within the first quarter of 2025. So, it’s not as a lot an encore efficiency as it’s an prolonged setlist. I’ll take it both approach.
As for what comes subsequent, effectively, Jeep is staying mum on the concept of a 2026 Wrangler 392. I suppose it is sensible. In spite of everything, the present Wrangler might be getting near-ish to the top of its lifecycle, and it’s going to proceed to be tough to get that huge V8 to move emissions within the coming years. So, we must always simply take pleasure in it whereas we will.
It’ll be fascinating to see if any kind of authorized points come up with this announcement. This isn’t the primary time Stellantis has prolonged the lifetime of a once-limited run automobile. We beforehand reported that it did the identical factor some time again with the Dodge Durango Hellcat. It was initially restricted to simply the 2021 mannequin yr, however Dodge determined to carry it again for 2023. As you will have imagined, this rubbed a variety of 2021 homeowners the improper approach, and Stellantis ended up being sued over the transfer – accused of unjust enrichment and false promoting.
Anyway, there aren’t going to be too many modifications between the 2024 and 2025 Wrangler 392 Last Editions. It’ll nonetheless get the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque and an eight-speed computerized – able to doing 0-60 in a mind-boggling 4.5 seconds and the quarter mile in simply 13 seconds.
Amongst different issues, there may be a half-inch suspension elevate (good for 11.6 inches of floor clearance and 34.5 inches of water fording), rock sliders, a grille guard, a Warn winch rated for 8,000 kilos and particular decals on the hood and fender vents. You additionally get the Xtreme 35 Tire Bundle as customary with 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels and beefy 35-inch tires.
Contained in the Wrangler 392 Last Version, you’ll discover seats trimmed in black Nappa leather-based with gold accents. As is custom with all “final” automobiles today, you’ll additionally get particular badging that lets everybody know you paid prime greenback for the Last Version, even if you happen to missed the boat on the primary Last Version.
Jeep hasn’t introduced pricing as of but, however it should in all probability be just like the 2024 mannequin’s $101,890 (together with $1,895 for designation) MSRP.
No matter whether or not or not Jeep will get in hassle for this transfer, I commend the truck maker. The Wrangler 392 is one thing that deserves to reside on – even when it’s extra ridiculous than sensible.
