Jeep dials it back to the 80s: Wrangler Rewind arrives in Australia at a cheaper price than Rubicon

Jeep launches the Wrangler Rewind in Australia — a 50-unit limited series in 1980s and 1990s style, priced from AUD 73,990 (around $48,000 or 4.2 million rubles).

Jeep has rolled out a limited Wrangler Rewind for the Australian market — a special edition styled after the 1980s and 1990s. Production is capped at 50 units, with pricing starting at AUD 73,990 (around $48,000 or 4.2 million rubles at the current exchange rate).

The Rewind is interesting not just for its looks but also for how it’s positioned. Until now, Jeep was selling the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator in Australia only in Rubicon trim: the Wrangler Rubicon started at AUD 81,990 and the Gladiator Rubicon at AUD 84,990. Against that backdrop, the Rewind comes out cheaper, even though it looks far brighter than most standard versions.

The special series grew out of a concept shown at the Easter Jeep Safari 2025. It went into production as a four-door Wrangler with retro graphics, colored decals, fender flares, a three-piece hardtop, bronze Jeep and Trail Rated badges, 17-inch wheels with gold accents and a soft Rewind spare tire cover. Buyers can choose between Bright White, Black, Granite Crystal and Reign.

The cabin plays the nostalgia card too. There are Nappa leather seats embossed in 8-bit arcade-game style, heated front seats, eight-way power adjustment for both the driver and front passenger, Iced Blue and Plum stitching, a unique gear selector medallion and a tailgate plaque.

The mechanicals are familiar: a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, an 8-speed automatic and the active Selec-Terrain all-wheel-drive system. There’s also a two-speed transfer case, heavy-duty Dana axles front and rear, skid plates, driver assists, removable doors, a quick-release roof and a fold-down windshield.

The Wrangler Rewind isn’t trying to replace the Rubicon as the toughest off-road option. Its job is different — to give Jeep more character for less money and to remind buyers that the brand sells not only capability, but also mood.