Jeep announced the return of the V-8 Wrangler for 2025. This decision comes just three months after declaring the 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition as the last model, signaling what was thought to be a "goodbye to the grr-eight one." The unexpected reversal contradicts previous statements about limiting production.

The 2025 Wrangler Rubicon 392 will feature a 6.4-liter Hemi engine. It boasts an impressive 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Performance tests show it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and complete a quarter-mile in 13 seconds.

For context, only 3,700 units of the supposed Final Edition were manufactured globally in 2024. 3,300 vehicles  for USA, with Canada receiving 300 units and the rest of the world getting only 100 units. Each was priced at $101,890.

Production for the new edition is set to start in early 2025 with order books opening in fall of 2024. The price is expected to exceed $100,000; however, no specific number on unit quantity has been released.

Despite more equipment being standard in the outgoing model; the upcoming edition loses features such as an exclusive toolkit and a Mopar triple-loop grille guard.

From a corporate perspective, Jeep cites high demand and strong sales as driving factors for this decisional pivot. Bill Peffer, Jeep's representative explained: "When news broke in March that Jeep Wrangler 392 was roaring off into the sunset, the comments, coverage, and conversation showed us that the Jeep community isn't quite ready to say goodbye to the V-8-powered Wrangler. Jeep brand listened and will continue the 392 Final Edition into the 2025 model year."