The Jeep Scrambler Is Coming to Crush Things

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It’s not a car. Not really.

It’s a truck. But your truck? No. The Wrangler Scrambler is here, a halo truck for Jeep that feels like it woke up from an 80s nap and decided to modernize. Two doors. Mid-size. It wears the old Scrambler nameplate but keeps the platform distinct, likely swapping that archaic live axle for an independent front setup.

Smoother. Faster. Dangerous.

We caught a glimpse of this thing back in 2026 during Stellantis’s Investor Day. It wore an SRT badge like a warning. That points straight to the Hemi V-8, the same angry engine currently beating under the hood of the Rubicon 392 A lower trim might exist. Four or six cylinders. We’ll see. For now, assume it screams.

If you actually want to buy a Wrangler truck today, the four-door Gladiator is the option. It’s fading in popularity which means the negotiating table is wide open.

When Do We See It?

No one has a exact date.

We’re guessing it debuts in 2027 as a 2028model. The timeline is blurry but the intent is clear: a new pillar in the lineup. A performance flagship. It doesn’t need to wait. The world is ready. Or it will be.

Price and Trim Levels

Trim levels are a mystery. Specs are ghost. But look at the competition. The Ford F-150Raptor isn’t playing with paper money. Jeep knows this. The Scrambler needs to match that heat, which means the sticker price likely approaches six figures.

That’s a lot for two doors and a truck bed. Is it worth it?

Probably.

More details will trickle out as the calendar flips. We’ll update then. For now, the engine is loud, the design is sharp, and the checkbook better be ready.