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Jeep announces new limited
edition Wrangler
Jeep continues to expand its popular range of Wrangler 4x4 vehicles with
the introduction of a stunning new limited edition, the Rubicon Recon.
evealed at this year’s Geneva
Motor Show, the Jeep Wrangler
Rubicon Recon brings to the
most capable production
vehicle in the world even
greater capability, including
more protection from the most severe, rugged
off-road terrain. The new special edition model
will offer improved 4x4 capability thanks to
specific off-road components including a
stronger front axle and heavy-duty cast rear
differential covers.
Based on the existing Wrangler Rubicon
model, the new Recon adds attractive
adventure styling to the legendary 4x4
capability and open air freedom, thanks to
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equipment such as 18-inch Low Gloss Granite
Crystal painted aluminium wheels, a black dual
top (including both soft and hardtop options),
and a dual-vented Power Dome hood with a
black-silhouette "Rubicon" decal featuring red
accent lettering on both sides. A Trail Rated
logo with red accents, a black fuel filler door,
and a black hard spare tyre cover complete the
package.
A black-and-red theme characterises the
inside of the new Wrangler Rubicon Recon.
Red accent stitching adorns the standard black
leather heated seats with a "Rubicon"
embroidered logo. Black vinyl-wrapped front
door armrest and console lid with black
stitching, red accent netting on front door
pocket s and the centre console, unique leather-
wrapped steering wheel and red accent
coloured seatbelts help to distinguish the
Recon from the rest of the Wrangler line-up.
The new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
special-edition model comes in two- and four-
door specification and is powered by Jeep’s
3.6-litre V6 petrol engine delivering 284
horsepower, matched to the automatic five-
speed gearbox. It comes in three exterior
colours: Gobi, Bright White, and Granite
Crystal.
The new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
costs £40,505 OTR (two-door) and £42,175
(four-door) and went on sale in the UK last
month.
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