Jeep® Wrangler Unleashes $3,995 Xtreme Recon Package with 35-inch Tires at 2021 Chicago Auto Show
Stellantis introduces the Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, featuring 35-inch tires for enhanced off-road capabilities. The package, priced at $3,995, offers best-in-class approach, departure angles, ground clearance, and water fording capability. Customer orders begin now, with production set for August at the Toledo Assembly Plant. Additional options include an industry-first 100:1 crawl ratio available later this year. The new Sunrider Flip Top enhances the open-air experience with a premium design.
- Introduction of Xtreme Recon Package with 35-inch tires improves off-road performance.
- Best-in-class specifications including 47.4° approach angle and 40.4° departure angle.
- Production of the new package beginning in August, potentially boosting sales.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
- Jeep® Wrangler Xtreme Recon package offers 35-inch tires straight from the factory, delivering best-in-class approach angle, departure angle, ground clearance and water fording capability
- Customer orders now open for Xtreme Recon Package, with production starting at the Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Plant in August
- Industry-first 100:1 crawl ratio from the factory available for order on the Wrangler Rubicon later this year
- New Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop offers an appealing option for iconic open-air freedom from Wrangler
Today at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, the Jeep® brand demonstrated again its legendary 4x4 capability, go-anywhere attitude and open-air freedom, announcing two updates to the 2021 Wrangler, including the new Xtreme Recon Package with 35-inch tires and Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop.
"As an icon built around 80 years of unmatched 4x4 capability, the Wrangler has always pushed the limit of what a Jeep can do off road, and the new Xtreme Recon Package with 35-inch tires straight from the factory pushes that limit even further," said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. "While the Xtreme Recon Package sets the benchmark for 4x4 capability, the easy-to-use Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop fortifies Wrangler's open-air spirit."
Priced at a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of
- LT315/70R17C (35-inch) BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires
- 17-inch by 8-inch beadlock capable wheels
- Swing gate reinforcement
- 4.56:1 axle ratio
- 1.5-inch factory suspension lift with uniquely tuned shocks
The results: Best-in-class approach angle, departure angle, ground clearance and water fording capability:
- Approach angle – 47.4 degrees
- Breakover angle – 26.7 degrees
- Departure angle – 40.4 degrees
- Ground clearance – 12.9 inches
- Water fording – 33.6 inches
Customers can now order the Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon package on the Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 3.6-liter automatic with eTorque and the Wrangler Rubicon 392. Production at the Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Plant will start in August.
A new 4.88:1 axle ratio will be available on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon later in 2021. When paired with the six-speed manual transmission, this optional axle ratio delivers a best-in-class 100:1 crawl ratio for increased wheel torque and control when navigating off-road obstacles. The 4.88:1 axle ratio will be available for ordering later this year on Wrangler Rubicon two-door and four-door models equipped with the 3.6-liter V-6 engine.
Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop
Available on all Wrangler models, the new Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop offers a front-row soft top that quickly and easily flips back for an enhanced open-air driving experience. Priced at a U.S. MSRP of
Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with 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. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, 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. Jeep is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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