The Jeep brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills is marking the end of Wrangler EcoDiesel production with the limited-edition Wrangler Rubicon FarOut, which offers four different powertrain options.
Originally introduced for the 2020 model year, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel, with 442 lb.-ft. of torque, was the most capable Wrangler to date. Since the Wrangler EcoDiesel’s debut, the Jeep brand has introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 392, featuring 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, and the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, delivering 375 horsepower, 470 lb.-ft of instant torque, 49 MPGe, and 21 miles of all-electric range.
The four powertrain choices for this vehicle include the 2.0-liter turbo, 3.6-liter V-6, 6.4-liter V-8, and the 4xe plug-in hybrid. The Jeep Gladiator will continue to offer the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 in addition to the standard 3.6-liter V-6.
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon FarOut edition features third-generation Dana 44 front and rear heavy-duty axles, a 3.73 axle ratio, and the Rock-Trac two-speed transfer case with a 4.0:1 low-range gear ratio.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler FarOut edition comes standard with a “Diesel 3.0L” hood graphic, exclusive “3.0 D” badging, 17-inch aluminum wheels, black leather seats with red accents, the cold weather group offering, a trailer-tow and heavy-duty electrical group offering, a group of safety offerings, the LED lighting group offering, body-color fender flares, a satin black grille, and all-weather floor mats.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon FarOut edition is available for ordering through November 2022, with deliveries beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022.
“At Jeep, we are always listening to our customers and driven to improve on our legendary 4×4 capability,” says Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. “The Wrangler Rubicon FarOut special edition is our tip of the hat to the EcoDiesel technology on Wrangler.”
