Quick Highlights:
- Jeep brings back the 6.4 litre Hemi V8 with 470 hp and 470 lb ft of torque
- The Moab 392 starts at $81,990 which is almost twenty thousand dollars less than last year’s Rubicon 392
- It begins the run of 12 special edition Wranglers that will launch one every month for the next year
- The model celebrates Jeep’s 85th anniversary and 60 years of the Moab Easter Safari
Many thought the V8 Wrangler was done for, a chapter closed in Jeep’s long story. But Jeep had other plans. The 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 brings the Hemi back to life and makes it clear that the sound of a big engine still belongs in this brand’s DNA.
Earlier this year Jeep’s CEO Bob Broderdorf hinted that the 6.4 litre Hemi wasn’t gone yet, and now he’s made good on that promise. “Our community made their voices heard and we listened,” he said. “The 6.4 litre Hemi V8 will remain a defining force within the Jeep lineup.”
Under the hood the Moab 392 carries the same 470 horsepower and 470 lb ft of torque as before. Power goes through an eight speed automatic and a full time four wheel drive system. It’s based on the Rubicon 392 but adds its own touches to celebrate Jeep’s history and mark a new chapter for the name.
Built for Moab, Born for History
This limited-run Wrangler kicks off a 12-month series of special editions, with one new model dropping every 12th of the month through 2026. The Moab 392 is first in line, paying homage to Jeep’s 85th anniversary and six decades of the Easter Jeep Safari held in Moab, Utah—the event that put Jeep culture on the global map.
Dressed for the desert, it gets body-color hardtop and fender flares, 35-inch tires, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, and rock rails as standard. Black recovery hooks and a 4.56 axle ratio underline its off-road intent. The “Moab” graphics on the hood aren’t just for show—they’re a badge of lineage.
Optional gear includes an 8,000-pound WARN winch, a Sky One-Touch power top, and all-weather floor mats—because Moab dust doesn’t forgive. A new enhanced door hinge system simplifies door removal, perfect for those who believe air conditioning is just open terrain.
Inside the Wrangler That Still Growls
Step inside the Moab 392 and you can tell Jeep hasn’t taken the easy route. The cabin gets black Nappa leather seats with heating, an Alpine sound system, and a 12.3 inch touchscreen that runs the latest Uconnect setup. It still feels tough and ready for trails, but there’s a layer of comfort that makes it easier to live with every day.
Under the hood the same 6.4 litre Hemi V8 sits loud and proud. It breathes through a dual mode exhaust and uses a cold air intake with a water separator, built to handle deep water crossings and desert dust alike. Everything about this Wrangler is mechanical and raw, the kind of SUV that reminds you driving should feel alive.
At $81,990 including destination, it’s about twenty thousand dollars cheaper than the Rubicon 392 from last year. Jeep has trimmed a few extras to bring the price down, but that’s part of the plan — to let more people experience a V8 Wrangler while they still can.
Following the Feathers
Each month, Jeep will unveil a new version of Wrangler – every version has an intro video that conceals hints of the next model. The brand encourages people to follow the feathers, as this implies a continuation of the narrative of Easter eggs, colour, and celebrations through 2026.
The Moab 392 at your right is in deep-purple Reign finish, which is one of the few limited colours that include Goldilocks, Joose, Earl Grey and Tuscadero. Those are funny titles, yet they all infer to the endearing assurance of Jeep, that despite a new generation of electric SUVs and software subscriptions, there are brands that do build to the heart.
The Bottom Line
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 recaptures the spirit of the raw performance of Jeep with no ambiguity whatsoever. It is not nostalgia as such but a calculated act to ensure that the most iconic powertrain in the brand is not lost to the quiet propulsion era.
With the combination of vintage Hemi muscle, modern convention, and a more affordable price, Jeep has created something that is both sentimental and logical—a last-time gasoline celebration before the eventual transition to the electric. The Moab 392 does not lament the past, but rather glorifies it, with great certainty about the evolving future.
Source: Jeep
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