I think it's the only way to get the 2.0L e-torque in a Rubicon in 2020.What are the deltas between the standard Rubicon and Recon Rubicon? What does the extra money buy you?
This is inaccurate. ^Tires and wheels you will replace. Bumpers that you probably will replace. 4cyl engine.....uh....no. Grey grille that will "look" good depending on your color choice. Everything else that normally comes with a Rubicon.
X = Standard | Rubicon | Rubicon Recon |
LED Lights | X | |
Tailgate Reinforcement | X | |
MOAB Rock Rails | X | |
2.0L E-TQ | Not Available | X |
8-Speed Auto | X | |
Steel Bumpers w/Front Loop | X | |
Red Seat Belts | X | |
Black Grill | X | |
Headlight Inserts | X | |
Leather Dash | X | |
Body Color Fenders | X | |
Black Hardtop | X |
Great info except for two things.This is inaccurate. ^
If you were to build a Rubicon with the options listed below, you would spend $5630. Buying the Recon, you get the options for $2755. Here's another link:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30458744/2020-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-recon-edition-leaked/
Here, I made a chart for a better understanding (This is for the 2020 MY. Not sure about 2021):
X = Standard Rubicon Rubicon Recon LED Lights X Tailgate Reinforcement X MOAB Rock Rails X 2.0L E-TQ Not Available X 8-Speed Auto X Steel Bumpers w/Front Loop X Red Seat Belts X Black Grill X Headlight Inserts X Leather Dash X Body Color Fenders X Black Hardtop X
The dealer likely ordered it that way to make it cheaper to sell. I'm sure the dealer has the ability to delete certain options that are included. That leaves the package open to orders where people want to customize their Recon order.Great info except for two things.
I've seen plenty Recons on AutoTrader for sale that do not have Body Color Fenders.
Attached pic has black fenders and a soft top
IMO, Recon’s main drawback is that you have to give up the V6. Despite many 2.0T owners being happy with that motor, the inability to get the V6 makes Recon a non-starter for many others.This is inaccurate. ^
If you were to build a Rubicon with the options listed below, you would spend $5630. Buying the Recon, you get the options for $2755. Here's another link:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30458744/2020-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-recon-edition-leaked/
Here, I made a chart for a better understanding (This is for the 2020 MY. Not sure about 2021):
X = Standard Rubicon Rubicon Recon LED Lights X Tailgate Reinforcement X MOAB Rock Rails X 2.0L E-TQ Not Available X 8-Speed Auto X Steel Bumpers w/Front Loop X Red Seat Belts X Black Grill X Headlight Inserts X Leather Dash X Body Color Fenders X Black Hardtop X
Not right now. No telling what the engine options will be in the future, of course, but for right now... the 2.0T is it.Can you not get the recon with the diesel option?
Looks nice, for sure. I like the orange and black.I had to order my Recon’s body-colored fenders, otherwise they would have been black.
The Recon made sense for me because I wanted the steel bumpers, rails (they make a great step), LEDs, and I love the red seatbelts. I wasn’t sure about the black grille, but I like it with my KCs.
Not positive but believe you can’t order Recon any longer. It was a 2020 only I thought.Can you not get the recon with the diesel option?
The fenders were confusing when I ordered my Recon. I went through FCA corporate to order it (buyback replacement) and verified a couple times that I needed to order the fenders.Looks nice, for sure. I like the orange and black.
I'm sure FCA changed some of the Recon package items from when that Car and Driver article was written. I'm sure it'll change every year.