Named Rubicon after the famous trail  which is a 22-mile-long route, part road and part 4×4 trail, located in the Sierra Nevada of the western United States, due west of Lake Tahoe.

The Rubicon is perhaps the most capable standard 4WD available.

Standard features include:

• Rock-Trac® Active On-Demand 4×4 System
• Front and rear diff locks.
• 252mm of ground clearance
• Electronic Front sway bars disconnect.
• Heavy duty Dana front and rear axles
• Outstanding approach, rampover and departure angles

The biggest criticism in the past with Jeeps is that while they are awesome off road, they were only just ok on road. That’s also improved. With levels of comfort and luxury more like a large SUV and better ride and handling, they make travelling to your favourite 4WD track pleasurable.

Another recent improvement is the engine, now a 2.0L turbo petrol engine with plenty of performance and a lot better fuel economy.

In a word that is becoming sanitised, homogenised, and electrified, The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon will always have a place in my garage.

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Some other Wrangler Reviews

• Jeep Wrangler Overland 4WD built for adventure and fun
• Jeep Wrangler Overland 4WD driven for 2025
• Best of 2023 – Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review
• Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD  2023 Review
• We drive the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD 2023
• Jeep Wave – Jeep Wrangler driver culture

Jeep  Wrangler Rubicon – Buyers could also look at:

This is a popular, yet small segment with strong competition. Some of the better choices are: 

• INEOS Grenadier
• Land Rover Defender
• Toyota Prado Altitude
• Toyota LandCruiser 70 series Wagon
• GWM Tank 300

Other more conservative alternatives include:

• Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain
• Ford Everest Tremor
• Nissan Patrol Warrior (Y62 model)

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Add to that the awesome 4WD capability of the Rubicon and its almost sitting alone. Perhaps the only Ute that comes close to it is the updated Toyota LandCruiser 70 series.

But what makes it so special.

Let’s start with the design parameters. The Rubicon is designed to be the best production 4WD Ute available.

It comes with the legendary Rock-Trac® on-demand 4×4 system 4:1 transfer case. Add to that locking front and rear diffs, disconnect able front sway bars, 249mm of ground clearance. Underneath there are standard heavy-duty Dana^® 44 front and rear solid axles, heavy duty high strength skid plates and massive wheel articulation as well.

More capability comes from an aggressive 40-degree approach angle and 25 degree departure. There is 760mm of water fording capability and heavy-duty tow hooks front and back if things go wrong.

The Gladiator Rubicon comes with a 3.6L petrol engine that has enough performance but is a little thirsty. A Gladiator hybrid version would be appreciated.

Inside its well appointed and comfortable. Lots of infotainment and technology as well as soft yet supportive seats that are also heated.

The Rubicon is priced from $87,250 plus the usual costs and you get a lot for that.

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Instead of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon buyers could Also look at

The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon sits almost alone.

Buyers could look at the Toyota LandCruiser 79 series Ute, the upcoming INEOS Quartermaster Ute.

Other alternatives could be the Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior, Toyota HiLux GR Sport, or the Ford Ranger Raptor.

A slightly off-centre alternative could be the RAM 1500 Warlock if you can find one or the latest Big Horn.

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Today I want to briefly chat about the culture that surrounds the Jeep.

As many listeners will know the first vehicle, I ever drove is a WW2 Jeep on the farm. This is a vehicle we still have and are in the process of restoring it to working condition again for the farm.

I have a real affection for the Jeep. One that is shared by many others. Driving the Wrangler around the Jeep wave is noticeable. Every other jeep driver will wave to you. Now that’s something that is usual for all adventurers deep in the bush, but not around urban streets.

The feeling of community is huge. And as I discovered if you are driving a Rubicon, well its almost like you are royalty.

Owners of a Wrangler have shown that they dare to be different. They obviously are adventurous, but it goes deeper than that. It’s a sense of freedom that is rare these days.

It’s similar to the brotherhood of the Troopy, the unusual Toyota LandCruiser Troop carrier. Add to that the older style Defender buyer. They are definitely different.

I think that’s why I love the Wrangler so much. It offers a sense of community, the promise of more than the homogenised transport that so many cars provide these days. Long live the Jeep Wrangler

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Some other Jeep Wrangler articles

• Jeep Rubicon Trail driven for 70 years
• Jeep Wrangler Rubicon back for 2021
• 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Shorty returns to Australia
• Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Shorty returns to Australia
• 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2 door configuration returns
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Limited Editions
• JK Wrangler Golden Eagle and Freedom in Australia
• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Review
• Jeep unveils the 2018 All New Wrangler
• Mopar-modified, all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler vehicles
• Jeep Wrangler X Limited Edition 2015 Review
• 2015 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition
• 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Model Review
• Jeep Wrangler Rubicon10th Anniversary Model Review
• 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8L CRD 2013 Review
• 2013 Jeep Wrangler Overland
• 2012 Jeep Wrangler Upgrade
• Mopar Jeep Wrangler Overland
• 2009 Jeep Wrangler Review– The Ultimate Off-road Vehicle

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The Jeep was also the first car I ever drove when I was about 11 or so on the farm.

Fast forward to last week when I drove the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. This latest version has the same basic core belief. That is, it can go almost anywhere.

Named after the famous Rubicon trail in the states the Wrangler has the awesome Rock-Trac on demand 11 4X4 system and an 8 Sp AT.  Jeep continues with the 3.6L petrol engine that has adequate performance but can be thirsty.

With a 4:1 low gear ratio, Tru-Lok^® electronic locking front and rear differentials, heavy duty front and rear Dana axles, 32 inch off road tyres and an electronic front sway bar disconnect, its about the best non modified 4WD you can get.

Inside, unlike the original, it’s a comfortable place to be. Heated front seats, U Connect infotainment system and a 9-speaker premium Alpine audio system all add to the ambience.

The four door Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon is priced from $90,450 plus the usual costs.

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Known as one of the most difficult off-road trails in the world, the Rubicon Trail is the ultimate testbed for Jeep 4×4 vehicle validation, the inspiration for the brand’s most capable model – the legendary Jeep Wrangler and a lifestyle symbol of off-road adventuring.

If you have a Jeep Rubicon, you know you have possibly the most capable manufacturer built 4WD available.

Maybe we should have the same designation for the Canning Stock Route here in Australia.

This world-renowned 4×4 playground spans approximately 22 miles of the toughest off-road terrain on the planet – terrain that Jeep Trail Rated 4×4 vehicles are designed and built to overcome.

This summer, 450 Jeep enthusiasts and their families and friends, driving a total of 125 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, celebrated the Rubicon Trail’s seven-decade anniversary

Jeep operates more than 40 Jeep Jamborees annually and continues to expand, this year launching two trips to Iceland that took place in August.

For an adventure based 4WD enthusiast like myself the Rubicon Trail remains on the bucket list. Hope your listening Jeep

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More Jeep Rubicon Jamboree details

• Jeep® Brand and Jeep Jamboree celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Rubicon Trail
• New video celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Rubicon Trail takes enthusiasts along for the ultimate trail ride
• In the 70 years since Jeep 4x4s first started crossing the Rubicon Trail, off-road adventuring has become a lifestyle for passionate Jeep SUV buyers across the globe
• The Rubicon Trail is located in Northern California, near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This world-renowned four-wheel drive covers a total distance of approximately 22 miles; Elevations run from approximately 5,400 feet to more than 7,000 feet (approximately 1,646 metres to over 2,134 metres)
• This summer, 450 Jeep enthusiasts and their families and friends, driving a total of 125 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, celebrated the Rubicon Trail’s seven-decade anniversary
• Jeep Jamboree operates more than 40 Jeep Jamborees annually and continues to expand, this year launching two trips to Iceland that took place in August

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