HotCars Puts a Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition Through Its Paces
Reviewer Amanda Cline revisits the Wrangler after a multi-year break from Jeeping
There’s no doubt that JK Forum has spilled considerable digital ink talking about the Wrangler Rubicon 392 and its Final Edition variant. However, we like to think that gushing comes with good reason: the increasing scarcity of good ol’ American V-8 engines. Not just in Jeeps, but in larger trucks as well. For example, Ram’s 1500 series gets a Hurricane I-6 for 2025. Yes, the Hurricane out-muscles the former 5.7-liter Hemi and gets better fuel economy doing it. Still, it can’t replicate that sublime rumble from the exhaust.
The Wrangler Rubicon 392 also has a pretty sublime exhaust note, particularly with its pipes in sport mode. That’s a sound that reviewer Amanda Cline experienced for a full week recently over the course of a review for HotCars. The centerpiece of the Rubicon 392 is obviously the 6.4-liter (392 cubic inch) Hemi V-8 that makes 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. The Wrangler is a heavy platform to be sure, but the 392 still scoots it from zero to 60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds.
The Wrangler 392 is a modern classic
While praising the Final Edition’s luxe leather interior in general, Cline specifically mentions appreciating the massive 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. However, the great news for Wrangler buyers is that this display is standard equipment on all Wranglers. Even the most basic Sport trim level. However, traditional knobs and buttons for things like climate control haven’t been abandoned altogether. Cline remarks that the Wrangler “feels modern but analog at the same time.” That’s a sentiment that we think describes the entire vehicle, not just the dashboard.
Cline also considers that the Rubicon 392 Final Edition will be an “immediate classic” due to its limited 3,700-unit global production run. We can’t help but point out that while the 2024 is a special vehicle to be sure, some of its exclusivity was lost when Jeep announced a surprise continuation of the Wrangler 392 — regular and Final Edition guises — for the 2025 model year. Quite frankly, we wouldn’t be totally shocked to see what Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, terms a “last call” edition for 2026.
Pricey, but worth it
For 2024, the “regular” Wrangler 392 carries a price of $91,454, not counting destination charges. However, stepping up to the Final Edition ups the ante by an additional $8,450. Yep, that pushes the price of the Final Edition to over $100k with destination fees. For that, you get special suspension with 0.5 additional lift, for 11.6 inches total ground clearance. There’s also a factory Warn winch, Nappa leather edition, bespoke bronze wheels, and Final Edition badging, well, everywhere. A few other goodies include a tool kit, tailgate picnic table, and more.
Yes, six-figures for a Wrangler is insane, but as Jeep owners are all too aware, it costs money to customize your rig and what you’re getting here is basically a factory custom. One whose equipment can be fully financed in your auto loan and is covered by a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty. As Cline says, “I know the price is a major source of contention for people, but I’m not really bothered by it. Many people might add these features and systems on anyway, so why not have them from the factory?”
Photos: Stellantis