- Jeep will continue building its V8-powered Wrangler 392 indefinitely
- A V8-equipped Gladiator truck is also on the way
A lot can change in two years.
For the 2024 model year, Jeep released a “final edition” of its V8-powered Wrangler 392. Strangely, Jeep did it again for 2025. The company is dropping the charade for 2026.
The 8-cylinder Wrangler isn’t going anywhere. Jeep will continue to build the 392 indefinitely.
The company will, instead, double down on the big V8. The Wrangler-based Gladiator pickup will get its own 392 model.
The news came late last week in a media briefing with Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf.
It’s hardly surprising. Jeep parent company Stellantis had started to wind down production of its famed Hemi V8 lineup last year. But then came a pair of policy changes.
The Trump administration stopped enforcing all fuel economy standards for automakers. It also announced that it will repeal an old ruling that let the government regulate tailpipe emissions from cars.
With no pollution restrictions, Stellantis has started to spin Hemi production back up. Ram brought the engine back to its truck lineup. Dodge continues to use it in the Durango SUV. Now, Jeep is getting in on the action.
“After being out at the Rubicon Trail, it’s clear just how much people love the roar of the 392,” Broderdorf said. So, “the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 will have a home at Jeep.”
He continued, “We will extend the availability of the 392 on Wrangler, and in fact, we will tap the power and performance of the Hemi across Jeep products.” At that point, an image of the Gladiator appeared on screens on stage with him. “So Wrangler and Gladiator fans and Hemi fans in general, don’t worry,” he finished.
Jeep didn’t discuss pricing, but any mention of the 392 should come with this caveat: The 2025 Wrangler Rubicon 392 on dealer lots today starts at an eye-popping $101,990 after delivery — more than 2.5 times the price of a base model Wrangler Sport 4-door.
