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The New Jeep Wrangler Moab Is a More Luxurious Rubicon
It used to be if you wanted a more luxurious Jeep Wrangler, you opted for the Sahara, and if you were more serious about going off-road, you optioned for the Rubicon — two names synonymous with the best the Jeep Wrangler has to offer. That all changes with the new Jeep Wrangler Moab.
If you’re not familiar, Moab, Utah is where Jeep does most of its trail testing, and it’s also the site of the famous Easter Jeep Safari gathering. So it’s no surprise they named a new trim after the place, but it is weird it took this long. Based on the premium Sahara trim, it features a higher-quality interior with leather seats and dash, plus an upgraded Alpine sound system and an 8.4-inch Uconnect navigation interface. On the outside, the Moab borrows from the Rubicon its slotted hood, steel bumpers with removable end caps, chunky mud tires, LED headlights and tail lights on top of the full-time transfer case in addition to a limited-slip differential and beefy rock sliders.
There’s no mention of pricing but if Jeep is combining its too highest-grade trims, expect the price tag to plant itself above the Rubicon’s $41,445 starting point. Since the JL Jeep Wrangler is still in its infancy, it’s safe to say the Moab won’t be the last new spin Jeep puts on the Wrangler. Keep in mind the previous generation Wrangler ended production with 10 different trims and styles — the new JL is only at five, including the new Moab. Don’t be surprised by the time the Easter Safari rolls around early next year Jeep brings a few more editions to the family. Hopefully, the Moab lives as the most expensive of the bunch.
Jeep® Introduces New 2018 Wrangler Moab Edition
- Jeep® Wrangler Moab Edition builds on Sahara model, adding special content to the exterior and interior, including aggressive 32-inch mud-terrain tires
- New 17-inch Low Gloss Black-painted aluminum wheels, Rubicon hood and steel bumpers, full-time transfer case, limited-slip differential, premium off-road rock rails and unique Moab hood decal
August 28, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Jeep® brand is introducing the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition. The first limited-edition model based on the all-new Jeep Wrangler, the Wrangler Moab Edition honors the long and storied history the brand shares with the annual Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah, and the unique role it plays in offering valuable customer insight.
Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition
The Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition is based on the Wrangler Sahara model and features Rubicon hood and steel bumpers with removable end caps, aggressive 32-inch mud-terrain tires, LED headlights and tail lights, a Moab decal on the hood and 17-inch Rubicon wheels painted in Low-Gloss Black. The headlight surrounds, grille throats and tow hooks are also painted Low-Gloss Black. Wrangler Rubicon rock rails are standard on the Wrangler Moab Edition, but Sahara side steps are available at no additional charge. A body-color hard top is standard, but the Dual Top Group or Sky One-Touch power top are also available.
Wrangler Moab Edition is available in nine colors: Granite Crystal, Billet Silver, Punk’n Metallic, Mojito!, Black, Bright White, Sting Gray, Ocean Blue Metallic and Firecracker Red.
Inside, Wrangler Moab Edition features the Leather Interior Group, which includes leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped dashboard with contrast stitching, and Safety Group, which includes Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection and ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines. Other standard features include Selec-Trac full-time two-speed transfer case, Passive Keyless Entry, 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.
Optional equipment available with the Wrangler Moab Edition includes the Cold Weather Group, which features heated front seats and steering wheel and remote start, Trailer Tow and Trail Rail cargo management system.
About Jeep Brand
Built on more than 75 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left and right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options.
