2018 MOAB Edition JL Wrangler spotted!! [Updated with new image]

[IndustrialAction]

MOAB edition ???

I, personally, love the fact that I can't see any RED on it! No red tow hooks, no red badges, nothing. I can only hope the interior is the same.

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[The_Phew]

I, personally, love the fact that I can't see any RED on it! No red tow hooks, no red badges, nothing. I can only hope the interior is the same.

Spy pic of the JL Moab interior:

I keed, I keed.

 

[IndustrialAction]

Spy pic of the JL Moab interior:

I keed, I keed.

 

[The_Phew]

OP, you've gone viral:

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/07/31/2019-jeep-wrangler-moab-spy-shot/

"AOL: Our 'articles' are just the most popular message board topics of the day"

 

[Jeep Generation]

How was the old Moab equipped? Like a Rubi?will this one be the same lockers etc.?

Don't quote me on this, but if I remember right, the JK Moab Edition was a Sahara base model. It had an upgraded rear dana44 axle with a locker. Still had standard front axle, no locker. It also did not have a sway bar disconnect. Had Rubicon lift I think, upgraded wheels and tires. Had rock rails, steel bumpers. Basically it was between a Sahara and Rubicon performance wise. The rear locker was the big thing in it that people liked.

 

[TXRubicon]

Also had a unique hood that I think only appeared on the Moab and no other models.

Don't quote me on this, but if I remember right, the JK Moab Edition was a Sahara base model. It had an upgraded rear dana44 axle with a locker. Still had standard front axle, no locker. It also did not have a sway bar disconnect. Had Rubicon lift I think, upgraded wheels and tires. Had rock rails, steel bumpers. Basically it was between a Sahara and Rubicon performance wise. The rear locker was the big thing in it that people liked.

 

[Jeep Generation]

http://blog.jeep.com/news/2013-jeep-wrangler-moab-edition/

Here is info on the JK Moab Edition

 

[Jeep Generation]

Here is some more info on the JK model.

http://test-m.tsintl.jeep.com/en/2013/moab/#model=wrangler_unlimited&color=bright_white

 

[GeoTracker]

Looks like its showing up in the parts department:
https://www.prestigechryslerdodge.com/orderparts.aspx

2018 JL Unlimited shows Moab as a trim. JKs do not have Moab listed in trim.

 

[digitalbliss]

Do any of you remember this?

I wonder is the "higher trim level package" being referred to in the May 2018 time frame is really the Moab?

 

[Spank]

Also had a unique hood that I think only appeared on the Moab and no other models.

The JK Moab was another parts bin appearance package. It shared the same hood and bumpers the COD:MW edition had. These were basically watered down AEV parts, such as the heat reduction hood minus the vents, the front bumper without the grille guard, and the rear bumper without the water containers.

The JL Moab looks to be virtually the same thing. Not quite a Rubicon, but sharing many of the same parts with some unique decals and interior colors. And just like the JK version, I wouldn't be surprised if it's priced above a standard Rubicon.

 

[IndustrialAction]

Here is some more info on the JK model.

http://test-m.tsintl.jeep.com/en/2013/moab/#model=wrangler_unlimited&color=bright_white

Interesting that it shows up as an '18 model

 

[SamJ]

I think this further confirms it! Check out the screenshot of CarGurus. I check this pretty much everyday and it wasn't there yesterday so something is going to be released soon.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/

 

[IndustrialAction]

Maybe I'm not the first to do this, but I decided to search for MOAB on Jeep.com and it returned a result! Actually, it returned a bunch of links but they all basically go to the MOPAR official site with talk about the 2018 MOAB Nacho Jeep Wrangler

https://www.mopar.com/chrysler/en-us/store/performance.html (scroll down)

Also found a link for a "MOAB" wheel, though not sure when this was added: https://www.mopar.com/en-us/store/accessories/product/82208904/Wheel.html

Found a tire cover, Moab logo on Black Denim, for the special Jeep® Moab Edition. Fits 17 tires": https://www.mopar.com/en-us/store/product-details.html?partId=82213325

 

[bobzdar]

So...Were Jeep to make something higher than the Rubicon, what would it have? All of the high end special editions have been Rubicon editions, not a higher model above that...

And will they add an actual new model instead of just a special edition - something in between the Sahara and Rubicon? Or above the Rubicon? Given the brisk sales and msrp of the Rubi's, it would appear there's appetite for a $65k Wrangler...

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