Last month, a member of the JL Wrangler Forums
spotted a new Wrangler Moab special edition on the back of a car hauler. Since
then, the site has done some digging and discovered additional information
about the upcoming model.
According to an ordering guide, the special edition
is based on the four-door Wrangler Sahara and will cost an additional US$ 10,905. That reportedly pushes the base price of the special edition
to a staggering US$ 51,200.
That’s a lot of money, but the package is pretty extensive as it comes
with an assortment of upgrades.
Starting with the exterior, the Wrangler Moab will
be equipped with LED headlights, a ventilated hood and a body-color grille with
black accents. The model also features a steel front bumper, Mopar rock rails
and “Moab” hood decals. Rounding out the exterior changes are black badges, a body-color
hard top and 17-inch aluminum wheels with a black finish.
While the exterior emphasizes ruggedness, the cabin
focuses on comfort. As part of this mission, the model comes equipped with
leather seats and an Alpine premium audio system. Other additions include an
auto-dimming rearview mirror, a keyless entry system and Mopar floor mats.
In the tech department, the Wrangler Moab has an
8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system with a one year subscription to the
SiriusXM Guardian service. It allows owners to remotely start and unlock the
vehicle as well as locate it using GPS. The special edition also comes with an
assortment of driver assistance systems including blind spot assist, rear park
assist and rear cross path detection.
Power is provided by a familiar 3.6-liter V6 engine
producing 285 hp and 352 Nm of torque. It is
connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends power to a
Selec-Trac four-wheel drive system. The model also has a limited slip rear differential. The site says the package is
already available to order, so expect an official announcement shortly.
