Jeep has lifted the wraps off the 2018 Wrangler Moab
Edition, a more extreme Sahara-based model that packs more features aimed at
improving off-road behavior. Riding on 17-inch Low Gloss Black aluminum wheels shod with 32-inch
mud-terrain tires, the Moab Edition looks more rugged than the Sahara model
it’s based on, thanks also to the Rubicon hood with unique Moab decal, premium
off-road rock rails, and steel bumpers with removable end caps.
More subtle standard features include the LED
headlights and taillights, Low-Gloss Black headlight surrounds, grille throats
and tow hooks, and the body-color hardtop — although the Dual Top Group or Sky
One-Touch power top are also available. For no extra cost, customers can opt for
the Sahara side steps as well. Nine exterior colors will be offered, including Granite Crystal,
Billet Silver, Punk’n Metallic, Mojito!, Black, Bright White, Sting Gray, Ocean
Blue Metallic and Firecracker Red.
Inside, the 2018 Wrangler Moab Edition brings
goodies such as the Leather Interior Group (leather seats and dashboard with
contrast stitching) and Safety Group, which bundles assistance technologies
including Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, ParkSense park
assist with reverse stop, and ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid
lines.
The list of standard features continues with the
Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case, Trac-Lok
limited-slip rear differential, 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen with navigation,
a nine-speaker premium Alpine sound system, and all-weather slush mats.
For those who want a better-equipped Moab Edition,
the available Cold Weather Group adds heated front seats and steering wheel,
remote start, Trailer Tow, and the Trail Rail cargo management system.
Prices haven’t been announced yet but an ordering
guide leaked earlier this month revealed an additional cost of US$ 10,905 over the
base price of the four-door 2018 Wrangler Sahara, bringing the total to a
whopping US$ 51,200 before options. Since the Moab Edition is essentially a more
rugged Sahara, it gets the same 3.6-liter V6 engine rated at 285 hp and 352 Nm of torque, mated to a standard eight-speed automatic
transmission (a US$ 2,000 option on the Sahara).
