You can get just the Xtreme Recon pkg with a base Rubcion. You can option the standard Rubicon with base options, cloth seats, etc and add the Xtreme recon pkg for $3995.
I’ve owned a few wranglers and my favorite was the 2020 Rubicon Recon edition. It was equipped with everything including the sky view one touch roof but it had 33s. We enjoyed it a lot. Paid right at 60k plus taxes and fees for it and got almost what i paid for my 2015 Rubicon on trade in after almost six years of driving it. I had lifted it and put 37s and put nice wheels and steel bumpers and step rails on it though. Spent more time on the trails in the 2015. The 2020 was basically a pavement princess that was much better to travel in.
My main takeaway from this is we have a 4 cylinder Wrangler for almost 70k. And you would think that someone buying a Rubicon who then ALSO decides to go with 35’s from the factory is planning on doing some serious wheeling. Why would Jeep make them also pay for leather seats and an upgraded infotainment system? Oh that’s right, because loading vehicles up with fluff like that is how car companies make the real money. And as someone who had to replace the windshield on his JK every 8 months due to rock strikes, the decision to incorporate the antenna into the windshield ranks as one of the best middle fingers to the consumer of the last 10 years.
The power leathers seats are the only reason the X spec still exists and when we ordered it was the only way to get them in a 2dr. Ordered in Feb., Delivered mid June. 2024. They are locking it behind the top tier and moms are buying these and Saharas for the faux G Wagon flex. I much would have preferred to pay a premium for the seats and color match parts on a Willies but nope.
One thing I noticed on the build and price (at least in Canada) you can no longer option leather seats on the rubicon, the only way to get leather seats in the rubicon is to order the X for an extra 10k
And yet you can still buy the extreme 35 package on the base Rubicon and Willy’s. Not forcing you to buy the “X” package to get the 35’s. Now the painted roof and fenders is a different story. You are forced to buy the X package to get those.
As a fellow 392 owner, if I were to buy a 2nd Jeep for the household, the one in this review is very enticing. I like the turbo 4. But you are correct, getting the tire and suspension upgrades without the bells and whistles should be an option. Is the extreme recon package still available as a stand alone? Not sure if the package you just reviewed translates to the Gladiator, but if we are talking about Gladiators a good setup would be suspension and tire upgrades from the factory - and basic inside. At least for me (having previously owned a ecodiesel that I essentially built into that spec).
I don't hear any road noise while I'm driving my 23 Rubicon with the Xtreme Recon group.......oh that's right I have that Alpine system cranked up full blast😝
If you wanted honest opinions about the Rubicon X that were positive rather than negative, why did you remove my comments. I am one of your subscribers and have liked your reviews.
it's absolutely fantastic. the only 2 things are really heartbreaking: those two things are: 1. no 360-cam. and 2. horrible second row seats. especially the back of the seat of the second row absolutely horrible. I mean specifically the recline position of the back of the seat just 6-inches more recline would make those seats absolutely normal for just 15cm would make it totally different story.
I agree. A base model with an optional upgraded suspension and tire package without all the other (luxury) options for those who only want the utility. Ditto the Gladiator. Good review!
Yeah...I was really excited to have the option of 35s from the factory, not having to spend 100k on a 392. I definitely just want the 35s without all the other upgrades which serve no purpose for me. Disappointing.
If you want a lift and 35s and want to keep a factory warranty you better buy it from the factory. Stellantis is notorious for denying warranty claims for modifications. Depends on dealer, but speaking generally.... Also, up front cost may be higher, but resale value will be much better as well.
That rear bumper can NOT take a hit. The front is solid, but that rear will easily fold. You're actually better off with the rear plastic bumper because it won't damage the body as badly when it eats shit from an impact.
My 2012 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited was a factory order from Larry H. Miller in Provo. In 2017 I shipped my Rubicon to the Hawaiian Island of Molokai. Where Ruby went, Andy was certain to follow. Thus we moved full time to Molokai---into a house rather than the condo we had owned. I've toyed with the idea of buying another Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and, certainly, one of these days I'll do just that. But next Jeep will not be purchased from Larry H. Miller in Provo, Utah. Frankly, I would opt for the Rubicon X-package as I know it also includes uprated brakes and suspension components to go with the larger, heavier wheels and tires. My wife, however, might have second thoughts about the 35's, as it would mean a bit more of a hike for her to get in and out of than she already has with our 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. (L.H. Miller's service department made some $10,000 plus worth of mods on my Rubicon after it arrived in Provo. All of their modification work was first-rate. What I didn't care for with their service department was in the way they handled my wife each time she took her 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland diesel in for service, usually with a clogged diesel exhaust particulate filter. We sold that Grand Cherokee---because of all its emissions problems---rather than ship it to Molokai, an island without a single new car dealership for any brand.) Nice video! Thank you for this first-rate presentation! We love our Rubicon! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawai.
I agree with you; we got that 2.0 in a Jeep Cherokee and it does sounds weird. The bad thing is that motor is direct injected and dumps waste oil back into the intake. I did the first oil change on the 2.0 yesterday. I wish that I had purchased one of those special spin off oil filter wrenches for it Some gorilla at the factory--as always--socked that puppy on good. And I had to remove the engine skid plate to get in there and muscle it off!
Myself, I don't like leather seats in jeep they get hot with the top off ? 35 tires would be ok 👍 most people usually do put bigger tires on anyways? 12000 for tires and lift kit is a little steep. Speaker in the rear floor...I can already see how that's gonna work with dirt and sand or gravel . Mirrors on doors, when you taking doors off ...Now, no mirrors ? And , I do wish 🤞 they'd find away to lock 🔐 the hood and gas cap ...The gas cap especially. Cause, little kids or big ones 🤔 Can put dirt and things down in the gas tank and that cost the company and owners money 💰 ? That could of been avoided. Cause, I treat my new jeep 🚙 like the owner of the company would..Dust free and shiny ✨️ and that keeps the cost down for all of us ? I don't have much criticism maybe just the price and common sense of things. Put the mirrors back on the jeep 🚙 and put a lock 🔐 on the hood and gas tank and save the company and owners some money 💰 🤑
$70,000 for a Jeep is ridiculous and they price them out if you want any type of accessories on them they get you in the wallet I look at buying a Jeep about a month ago and I could not come across one that had any type of accessories without having a $60,000 to $70,000 Jeep what happened 2 Jeep be in the affordable four-wheel drive
