2020 was a weird time. Not because of Covid-19 or the election or anything that actually mattered. No, it was weird because Jeep decided the best thing to do was shove a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 under the hood of a Wrangler and put it on sale. I have thanked the automaker every day for making this wild decision, but it seems like the good times are about to come to a close. Don’t be too sad, though, because, in typical Stellantis fashion, this vehicle is going out with a bang, and it’s called the 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition.
The final V8 Wrangler is taller and more expensive than any 392 before it. Its starting price is a whopping $101,890 (including $1,895 for destination). You still get the same 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that pushes out the same torque and horsepower numbers (470 for both) through an eight-speed automatic that can be found in other 392s. Don’t worry, though. Jeep added some extra goodies to make the Final Edition a bit more special.
Among other things, there is a half-inch suspension lift, rock sliders, a grille guard, a Warn winch rated for 8,000 pounds and special decals on the hood and fender vents. You also get the Xtreme 35 Tire Package as standard with 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels and 35-inch tires. Beefy.
Stepping inside, you’ll find seats trimmed in black Nappa leather with gold accents. As is tradition with all “last” cars these days, you’ll also get special badging that lets everyone know you paid top dollar for the Final Edition.
Honestly, this isn’t a terrible value if you want a fully-loaded Wrangler Rubicon 392. The current car starts at $93,440 (including destination) and you don’t get stuff like the beefy-beefy wheels, winch and suspension lift. Not too shabby.
Jeep is going to produce 3,700 of the 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition. Nearly all of them — 3,600 to be exact — will stay in North America. Of those, 3,300 are designated for the U.S., and 300 will head to Canada. That means the rest of the world has to share just 100 V8 Wranglers. Losers.
Goodnight, my dear Wrangler Rubicon 392. You may be gone, but you won’t ever be forgotten.