2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Moab Edition - Official Specs and Pricing!

[MrJeepNut]

So first I think this idea that there are only 2 types of Wrangler owners- Mall Crawlers and Hard core Rubicon owners is totally false.

Most of us fall somewhere in between. For instance, mine's my daily driver so yes it goes to the mall, I also offroad with it at Rausch in PA 6-10X a year but frankly I'm not doing blacks and what not there as It's my DD and I can't afford to break it, so to be realistic I can handle any of the trails I'm going to do there- blues mostly, without all the Rubi goodies. My pretty stock Backcountry ( SE 2016 Sahara) has handled every trail I've thrown at it just fine. Mine also pulls my camper (2800lb Vicking BH) frequently 6-8 times a year, and it spends about 60+ days a year driving on the beach.

If I had to classify my main reason for why I have a Wrangler it would be because it's a 5 person convertible with 4 wheel drive that I can drive on the beach. I can't get that anywhere else, with anything else. The offroad capabilites and ability to go offroading at a park are bennies to me, not it's main purpose for my use. I've grown to really enjoy doing that but it's not actually why I own one. There are probably a lot of owners like me. Too be honest, the person who convinced me to buy one has never taken theirs off the pavement at all, no sand, no off-roading but still loves it. I've also really grown to love the Jeep community ( some would say cult) and that for sure been a bonus but again, not strictly why I own one or why I bought one.

Which brings me to this MOAB edition. Had I not already ordered a Rubicon, that should be delivered soon, this would have been my pick probably.
I want all the option it's coming with. (If you don't want all the goodies this is obviously not the Wrangler for you but given the fact that the dealerships are ordering alot of their stock with all these goodies I have to assume there are alot of people ordering them.)

I'm hoping this is my last wrangler and I'm going to drive it until it just won't go anymore, so I want it with all the bells and whistles. Pricing it out, with all the options that the MOAB is coming with standard, adds $12, 030 to the Base Sahara price, By buying the Moab, you get all those same options for $10,905 plus you get Steel bumpers $1295, Rubi hood $900, and upgraded rock rail $995, none of which you can even get on a Sahara and was one of the reasons I didn't order one. That saves you a whopping $4,315 dollars compared to building it out with all those options. That seems like a no brainer to me, if you, like many wrangler owners are never going to actually need your sway bar disconnect and lockers.

Now obviously if you want to hardcore offroad you're better off going with the Rubicon but it's going to price out at $54,075 comparing apples to apples ( same options etc) for the $3000 dollar difference, I'd choose the Special Edition. You get the looks of the Rubicon, the Steele Bumpers, all wheel drive, and it's still really capable off road.

So for everyone who's wondering who is going to buy this, that's my take on it. I think it's a great addition to the line up and I wish it had been available when I ordered, though I'm totally sure I'm going to love my Rubicon when it get's here.

(One last thought I agree with not liking the body color hard top, especially for the really loud colors, ( I ordered the Mojito) but truthfully I'm positive you could trade that to someone who didn't get one and gt a black one and probably even make a little money on it. That alone wouldn't keep me from ordering because in worst case scenario you could do an even trade, someone would jump on it,)

Wow, you nailed almost all of my thoughts on this special edition exactly and thoroughly. It was as if I were reading my own post! You've saved me a lot of typing here. I have only a few thoughts to add or reinforce.

First, I think Select-Trac with a limited-slip rear diff is an awesome combo for a lot of people, even if they don't want to admit it. The Rubicon drive train is unbeatable for rock-crawling, but it isn't the end-all be-all for everyone. For me, the Moab drive train would be ideal for things like: 1) driving to the mountains in the winter to go skiing, 2) mild off-roading, either to get to out-of-the-way camping spots in the mountains, or just to take in the scenery, 3) blue runs at Moab, 4) everyday driving, in any weather (which is what most of us are doing with our Wranglers anyway).

Second, I like every aspect of this new Moab edition save one: I wish Jeep had adapted the AEV bumpers from the original JK Moab instead of just slapping the Rubicon bumpers on there. That would help set it apart from the Rubicon a little more. The Rubi bumpers are OK, though.

Finally, if I were buying this edition (I'm not, see this post for details), I would probably leave it bone stock-- there is nothing I would want to change, because it looks so good to me out of the box!

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[Spank]

Of all the things Jeep did to the JK during its life span, this was the only one that was technically a failure. Even with steep discounts, dealerships still had trouble getting these things off lots. Many of them resorted to removing as much of the Dragon appliques as they could and sold them off as regular Saharas. This thing was laughably bad.

 

[RavenJeep]

First, I think Select-Trac with a limited-slip rear diff is an awesome combo for a lot of people, even if they don't want to admit it. The Rubicon drive train is unbeatable for rock-crawling, but it isn't the end-all be-all for everyone. For me, the Moab drive train would be ideal for things like: 1) driving to the mountains in the winter to go skiing, 2) mild off-roading, either to get to out-of-the-way camping spots in the mountains, or just to take in the scenery, 3) blue runs at Moab, 4) everyday driving, in any weather (which is what most of us are doing with our Wranglers anyway).

Second, I like every aspect of this new Moab edition save one: I wish Jeep had adapted the AEV bumpers from the original JK Moab instead of just slapping the Rubicon bumpers on there. That would help set it apart from the Rubicon a little more. The Rubi bumpers are OK, though.

Finally, if I were buying this edition (I'm not, see this post for details), I would probably leave it bone stock-- there is nothing I would want to change, because it looks so good to me out of the box!

Agree with every bit of this. I ordered my Rubi because orders were supposed to close July 19 and I wanted the upgraded axles, gearing, stiffer suspension for hauling my camper and also in large part because I just didn't like the exterior of the Sahara and didn't feel like spending 50,000 on a Jeep and then replace hood, wheels, etc. I also fell in love with the Mojito color and wanted to be sure I could get it, so I placed my order for a Rubi.

When it snows here in MD, schools close for an inch or two, I throw our skis in the Jeep, my kids in the Jeep and we hit the slopes. Rarely enough snow to need 4-wheel drive, but the anti-spin and now the Selec trac would be perfect. (I have a winter edition right now with the anti-spin and it's been awesome) And totally agree about the bumpers, I have AEV front and back right now and like them way better then the stock Steele ones available. I've seriously considered cancelling my Rubi and switching to this but frankly I dont want to wait another 2 months, want to trade mine before hitting 36,000 miles, and interest rates have gone up so I'd be paying more. The big plus for me with the Rubi is I get to keep my manual which I just find more fun to drive.

 

[MTM1974]

I have read a few of the posts stating that they like the fact that it has steel bumpers, but the MOAB group only has steel FRONT bumper, not rear. It states it comes with MC6.

 

[grady2hig]

I have read a few of the posts stating that they like the fact that it has steel bumpers, but the MOAB group only has steel FRONT bumper, not rear. It states it comes with MC6.

front only is fine with me...its the more important one.

 

[MTM1974]

I agree! The package is a deal for all that is included. Just wanted to make sure that everyone knew that it was NOT the steel bumper group/package, and just the front steel bumper.

 

[Shooting or Jeeping]

Just a note that I laughed a bit at: google Kia Moab commercial. Summation- they slap some tires on a Kia Sorento and it goes off-roading in Moab.

So for all these people that post about how “you need a Rubi to be able to off-road” and “it’s funny how they call it a Moab when it’s not a Rubi”- you can please take a seat off of the high horse for a minute.

 

[grady2hig]

it comes with these tires..is that mud terrain?

TTK
LT255/75R17C Tires

 

[BearJewJonny]

The Moab definitely fits a niche group. Someone like myself actually. Love the rubicon but I’m not kidding anyone that it’s basically gonna be a mall crawler 95% of the time but I love the rubicon look and features. So the Moab will keep me from getting a Sahara and just swapping certain things to get the look I want.

But I’m holding out for the plug in hybrid anyway. Again, being in nyc that will benefit me more than anything.

 

[Figment490]

@JAY (or anyone else)...any indication how long the order banks will stay open for these? Any chance we'll have 2019 info before they close? If I ordered a Moab and the 2019 announcement looked way better, is it a big deal to cancel current order and switch over?

 

[Matthew/E36]

Externals of a Rubicon with internals of a Sahara, if I read it right.

Guess someone who doesn't need lockers/sway, but wants to look cooler than a Sahara.

Which makes it all the funnier to call it Moab.

LOL to be fare no wrangler needs hood vents ffs...

LMAO

 

[BearJewJonny]

When exactly will the Moab’s hit the lot?

 

[Jeeper]

Similar question, has anyone ordered a Moab? Can you do that or is ordering now closed?

 

[RussJeep1]

As already stated, I remain perplexed at why FCA would use the Sahara, not Rubicon platform to create a rig whose namesake reads Moab.

Are we to expect a similar tricked out monster truck build of a Rubicon by FCA in our future whose hood reads: "Soccer Parent/Errand/Mall Puddle Crusher?"

And if so, what will be some of its features:

* Heavy duty rock rails to prevent dents from other vehicles in adjacent parking spaces?

* Elderly stair chair technology to get 5' soccer mom up to its nose bleed height cabin?

* Fog horn sounding notes of Streisand's "Evergreen" to find (not that it's hard to miss) the rig in the post mega concert parking lot?

* Automatic opening and closing doors?

etc.

 

[Matthew/E36]

A Sport at Moab.

Nice!

It says Colorado on the hood so it must be close enough to MOAB worthy. But hood vents would help moar.

:cwl:

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