Zac Quinn 
Jeep is celebrating 20 years of the game-changing Wrangler Rubicon at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with the Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions, which are the most capable Wranglers yet. But that’s not all, as American Expedition Vehicles has also revealed that they will be taking the Wrangler’s off-road supremacy to another level with their “Rubicon Level 2” build.
2023 Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition: Details
The Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions will be available on the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392. These special edition Jeeps will have a limited run but will be available to order this month. Pricing will start at an MSRP of $71,380 for the 4xe and $92,690 for the 392. The prices include the destination fee.
Starting with the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary, customers will find everything they would expect on the base Rubicon 4xe model, though the extensive equipment list is expanded with:
- A new interpretation of the iconic Jeep brand seven-slot grille
- 20th Anniversary hood decals in electric blue theme
- 20th Anniversary swing gate plaque
- 20th Anniversary shifter medallion
- Half-inch suspension lift delivering 32 inches of water fording and 11.2 inches of ground clearance
- Triple hoop grille guard
- Steel bumpers (winch-capable front)
- 33-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
- 17-by-7.5-inch beadlock-capable wheels
- 83-piece tool kit with a canvas bag
- Integrated front off-road camera
- Heavy-duty steel rock sliders
- Gorilla glass windshield
- Unique red-and-black leather seats
- Red leather-wrapped instrument panel bolster
- Auxiliary switches
- All-weather slush mats
As for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary edition, customers will receive a similar array of improvements, though with slight deviations that boost its capability even further, including:
- Xtreme Recon Package
- New Interpretation of iconic Jeep brand seven-slot grille
- 20th Anniversary hood decals in 392 bronze theme
- 20th Anniversary swing gate plaque
- 20th Anniversary shifter medallion
- Half-inch suspension lift delivering: 34.5 inches water fording and 11.6 inches ground clearance
- On-board air compressor (yes!!)
- Triple hoop grille guard
- Steel bumpers (winch-capable front)
- 83-piece tool kit with a canvas bag
- Heavy-duty steel rock sliders
- Integrated front off-road camera
- Gorilla glass windshield
- Unique red-and-black leather seats
- Red leather-wrapped instrument panel bolster
- All-weather slush mats
- Auxiliary switches.
Finally, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary special editions are available in nine exterior colors, including Earl, Firecracker Red, Punk’n, Hydro Blue, Sarge Green, Silver Zynith, Sting Gray, black and Bright White, with the 4xe 20th Anniversary also available in Granite Crystal.
AEV Level II Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: An Off-Roader’s Dream
If you’re looking for even more capability in your Rubicon, look no further than the AEV Level II upfit, which brings 37-inch tires to the Wrangler for the first time, taking the Wrangler Rubicon’s capability to an even higher level. Of course, the package is loaded with an off-roader’s dream list of content that will surely make them drool:
- Warn VR EVO 10-S winch
- AEV 17-inch Savegre II wheels
- AEV 2.5-inch DualSport RT Suspension System with Bilstein 5100 shocks
- AEV 7000 Series off-road lights
- AEV EX front bumper
- AEV rear bumper
- AEV front skid plate
- AEV tire carrier
- AEV off-road jack base
- AEV ProCal SNAP module
- AEV vehicle build plaque
- AEV steering damper
- 4:56:1 axle ratio (4xe)
- Mopar performance wipers with integrated washer jets
All of these upgrades boost the capability of the Wrangler to new heights, with 14.2 inches of ground clearance, 37.1 inches of water fording, a 50-degree approach angle, a 33-degree breakover angle, and a 43-degree departure angle. The Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit by AEV will be limited to just 150 units and will have an MSRP of $22,978 for the 4xe and $21,130 for the Wrangler 392. These prices include the $995 upfit logistics charge.
If you want to watch the Jeep 2023 Chicago Auto Show Reveal for yourselves, it’s available on the Jeep YouTube channel and gives a closer look at these epic vehicles.
