Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X to debut at Australasian Safari

Jeep’s special-edition Rubicon X adds even more off-road ability to the already unstoppable Wrangler, and will mark its arrival by tackling the country’s toughest off-road race – the punishing Australasian Safari.
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X brings added off-road capability above the already tough Rubicon model, with wider rock rails and higher level of standard content.

Available as a four-door Wrangler Unlimited, the Rubicon X is the most capable Wrangler in the line-up. Based on the Rubicon model, it is equipped with Wrangler’s part-time four-wheel-drive system that has electronic-locking front and rear Dana 44 axles that receive power through a Rock-Trac transfer case with a “4-Low” ratio of 4:1. A 4.10 axle ratio, front and rear, is also standard as are Tru-Lok locking differentials.

But to truly test the mettle of its metal, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X will tackle the country’s most demanding off-road race – the Australian Safari. The grueling event will kick off in Wanneroo, WA, on September 19 and finish in Kalbarri, WA, on September 27.

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X’s special features include Goodyear tyres mounted on 17-inch Rubicon aluminum wheels painted satin black with polished faces and a red Jeep Wrangler “icon” logo on the inside pocket.

A dual-intake Power Dome hood helps aid in engine cooling and gives Wrangler a more menacing appearance. Mopar rock rails give added protection from trail damage. Mopar also supplies the black fuel filler door. A red-silhouette “Rubicon” decal, on both sides of the hood, adds the finishing exterior touches to distinguish the Wrangler Rubicon X model’s added capability.

The interior has special touches as well. Black leather seats are standard, as are seat heaters for the front passengers. A unique gauge cluster features Rubicon X exclusive styling and also features a premium Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with added read-outs such as oil pressure, transmission and coolant temperatures, digital speed and tyre pressure. The passenger grab handle features Quick Silver accents are also found on the vent rings, steering wheel spokes and door pulls.

All examples of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X come standard with the durable 5-speed automatic transmission and UConnect multimedia system, featuring a 6.5 inch (16.5 cm) touch screen with navigation.

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X has arrived in limited-edition numbers and is priced at $52,000 plus on-roads.

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X Specifications