Rewind Special Edition Jeep Wrangler Announced. Ordering Begins Next Month

Fan‑favorite Easter Jeep® Safari Concept Becomes Reality With Retro-inspired Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind Special Editions

• The 2026 Jeep® Wrangler Rewind special edition is a vibrant throwback to the bold, expressive era of the ‘80s and ‘90s
• Rewind, the sixth of 12 limited-edition Jeep Wrangler models, marking the halfway point of the brand’s yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve series, debuts with bold retro flair
• The celebration extends to the Jeep Gladiator Rewind special edition, bringing the same retro design cues to the industry’s only open-air pickup
• Rooted in proven Willys capability, Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind special editions draw inspiration from the vehicles that built the Jeep reputation on and off the road, foundations that have defined Jeep capability for generations
• Rewind special editions add retro exterior graphics, gold-accent wheels and tow hooks, off‑road tires, steel rock rails and bespoke heated Nappa leather seats with 8‑bit–inspired embossing and more, all for just $1,900 over a comparably equipped model

April 12, 2026 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - When people hear Jeep® Wrangler, the image that usually comes to mind is the brightly colored CJ 7s, YJs and TJs that once filled high school and college-town streets, but just as often, those same vehicles are remembered clawing over rocky trails, throwing dust on back roads and building their reputations on rugged terrain well beyond the city limits. Those nostalgic vehicles, and the carefree memories tied to them, inspired the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rewind, the sixth release in the brand’s industry-first and yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve campaign. That same retro spirit continues with the Jeep Gladiator Rewind, extending the throwback aesthetic to another iconic nameplate.

Originally unveiled as a one-off concept at the 2025 Easter Jeep Safari on real terrain with real enthusiasts, the Jeep Rewind quickly became one of the most talked about vehicles of the event. The enthusiastic response was so overwhelming that the Jeep brand decided to bring it into production for consumers, a fitting move for a concept that perfectly captures the spirit of the brand.

“Jeep owners have always had a deep emotional connection to their off-road vehicles, and the Jeep Rewind taps directly into that sense of freedom and first car nostalgia,” said Bob Broderdorf, Jeep brand CEO. “Easter Jeep Safari has long served as our real-world test bed for future Jeep capability and design, giving us immediate, unfiltered feedback from the most passionate enthusiasts in our community. When we saw how strongly fans responded to the concept vehicle at last year’s Easter Jeep Safari, we knew we had to bring it to life. The Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind special editions are the perfect example of how we’re celebrating our heritage while delivering fresh, unexpected ideas that resonate with our community.”

Retro Reimagining of Jeep Brand Freedom
Jeep brand designers, many of whom grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, approached Rewind as a nostalgia‑soaked throwback. This is the generation that came of age surrounded by brightly colored Wranglers, bold graphics, and early gaming and digital design, influences that are once again shaping culture today, from fashion and footwear to music and art.

As those elements made a comeback, the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind became an opportunity to channel something personal. That nostalgia hits differently now, tugging at the heartstrings of first cars, first adventures and the sense of freedom that made the Jeep brand iconic. The design team leaned into the colors, patterns and playful details of their youth, taking cues from everything, from early digital visuals and arcade games to the bold, geometric designs once found on iconic 1990s food‑court cups, while ensuring it was wrapped around authentic Jeep capability rooted in iconic Willys legacy.

Exterior highlights:

• Multicolor exterior graphics inspired by the bold hues and patterns of the mixtape and roller skate era
• Limited‑run exterior color palette features vibrant, era‑accurate shades
• Gold accent wheels and tow hooks add a premium, retro‑forward touch
• Off-road tires and steel rock rails
• Painted body-color fender flares
• Limited body-color combinations available, including Bright White, Granite Crystal, Anvil, Gloss Black, Hydro Blue, Joose, Earl (Wrangler only) and Reign

Interior highlights:

• Bespoke Nappa Leather seats with embossed patterns influenced by classic 8‑bit arcade graphics
• Fun, era‑inspired accent stitching and color‑matched painted interior details
• Unique dot-matrix-inspired shift knob cap, paired with exclusive cupholder plaques for Wrangler and Gladiator, plus a swing‑gate plaque and spare tire cover for Wrangler
• All-weather slush mats

Additional standard content:

• 7-inch driver information display
• Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Remote start
• Keyless Passive Entry
• LED headlamps and fog lamps
• Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning
• Locking rear differential and Off-Road+ mode
• Trailer hitch and programmable auxiliary switches

The Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind special editions are available to order in May and will be priced $1,900 on top of comparably equipped Willys models.

Alright. This time I just need to get on this. The Marketing team at Jeep is really thinking their customers are complete idiots:
- Wtf is “retro‑forward touch”. That’s an oxymoron. Which makes them morons.
- “Limited body-color combinations available, including Bright White, Granite Crystal, Anvil, Gloss Black, Hydro Blue, Joose, Earl (Wrangler only) and Reign” as in: the only thing that’s limited is the colors not included in this list?

god these guys never give up. This is all that Stella has left: try to sell the crap out of their existing model lineup hoping that the increase in sales will fund a turnaround before the lights go out.

I like it, I may just wait it hits the lot and order the graphics pack for my jeep.

Given the previous releases, I have lowered my expectations for the rest of them.

I am still disappointed.

That’s a butt ugly sticker pack

I absolutely love it. This with a 5.7 would be nuts

Seriously…if I was in the market..I’d buy one.

on display @ EJS

It’s only $1,900…pretty good deal if you like the wheels, accents and stickers. And color matched fenders and roof. I think the seats are subtle yet cool too

For the money it’s a nice way to set off a wrangler

While still far from my cup of tea, the EJS version with its wheels and seats was better than the final, softened version that is going to market. If you are going to be bold, stay bold. Don't be neutered bold.

NOT for me. Pretty disappointing honestly. Maybe a dif color would look better?

I am a child of the 70’s and have a wrangler in Reign.

I would NEVER have that sticker package on my jeep.

Has anyone figured out if the 8bit dots on the seats are an Easter Egg?

But, oh, come on… you get that rad, bodacious spare tire cover!

Precustomized so you don't have to put in any kind of personal touch.