Jeep Wrangler Rubicon returns in 2.0 guise

The Jeep Wrangler line-up is growing with the recent arrival of the new 2.0L JL Wrangler Rubicon. It joins the 2.0L Wrangler Overland, which launched in New Zealand late last year.

Sarah Williams, Head of Marketing for Jeep NZ commented: “The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has always been a symbol of freedom and adventure.

“As the icon of the Jeep brand, it embodies the ‘go anywhere, do anything’ ethos. Now, with the new 2.0L powertrain, we’re giving Kiwis even more ways to conquer off-road trails.”

The Wrangler Overland 2.0L starts at $84,990. Meantime, the new Wrangler Rubicon 2.0L four-door with even greater off-road performance, asks $104,990.

Under the hood, the 2.0 turbopetrol delivers 200kW of power and 400Nm of torque. With heaps of low end torque it also offers improved fuel efficiency (9.7L/100km overall, 218g/km). Helping in that regard is an eight-speed auto.

The Rubicon also comes with a 12.3-Inch Uconnect 5 Touchscreen with wireless ACP and AA connectivity. 

Safety Features include side curtain airbags front and rear, and seat reminder alerts (4DR) in the back.

With removable roof panels, the Wrangler offers an open-air driving convertible vibe, ideal for the city streets or remote trails on perfect days.

For back country adventuring, count on front and rear locking differentials, a two-speed transfer case, four skid plates, and the Rock-Trac 4×4 System with a 4:1 low gear ratio and 77.2:1 crawl ratio. Rubicon also comes with a heavy-duty Dana full-float rear axle and electronic front sway bar disconnect.

A forward-facing Trail Cam off-road camera eliminates blind spots while navigating challenging terrain.

So the Wrangler is at home pretty much everywhere you can imagine. Jeep says it delivers “unmatched capability and freedom”.

Expect the 2025 Wrangler Rubicon in Jeep dealerships from September 2025. 

For more information or to book a test drive, visit jeep.co.nz