SRT Unleashes the Jeep® Wrangler Scrambler Concept, Reimagining an American Off-road Icon
SRT Unleashes the Jeep® Wrangler Scrambler Concept, Reimagining an American Off-road Icon |
| [02-November-2026] |
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --
SRT Performance division unveils the Jeep® Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept, a bold reimagining of the legendary Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler that combines open-air freedom, pickup versatility, authentic Jeep capability and unmistakable SRT attitude. Built on a Jeep Wrangler foundation, the concept channels the original Scrambler's spirit of adventure and individuality through dramatic proportions, rugged utility and an uncompromising SRT performance vision - a high-speed desert machine conceived to go far beyond the boundaries of a production Jeep vehicle. "The original Scrambler became an icon because it broke the rules. It looked different, worked differently and represented a certain kind of freedom that resonated with enthusiasts then and still does today," said Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance and Direct Connection division, Stellantis North America. "We asked ourselves a more provocative question: what happens when SRT stops treating the trail as the limit and builds the ultimate open-air desert weapon? The Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept is our answer." The Original Rule Breaker, Reimagined What Happens When SRT Gets Involved: Performance Without Pavement A bespoke high-travel independent front suspension, developed with off-road racing champion Casey Currie, expands the concept's performance envelope with enhanced steering precision, wheel control and high-speed stability across challenging terrain. A trophy-truck-inspired rear axle, heavy-duty wheel package and desert-racing-informed hardware reinforce the strength and durability demanded by the powertrain vision. The suspension architecture builds on the system first showcased on the Jeep Striker Concept and validated in competition when Currie drove his custom Jeep Gladiator "Striker" to a class victory at the NORRA 500. The result is a multi-functional concept engineered to feel at home racing across open desert, exploring remote backcountry routes or navigating technical trails. "The Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept combines everything enthusiasts love about Jeep vehicles: capability, open-air freedom and authenticity, with the power, control and relentless performance mindset that define SRT," Kuniskis continued. "It is overbuilt and engineered around the idea that the desert can be every bit as demanding as a racetrack. It is unapologetic by design." Purpose-built Design Up front, a modern interpretation of the Jeep brand's sharknose design draws from Gladiator styling and classic Jeep trucks, giving the concept a more assertive, truck-focused identity. Punk'n orange paint, bronze-painted beadlock wheels and SRT-specific details complete its bold, trail-ready presence. The integrated pickup bed and durable spray-applied liner make utility central to the design, while the wide stance, lifted suspension and oversized off-road tires visually communicate performance and capability from every angle. Adaptability Built-in In an industry-segment exclusive, the rear seats, which clip securely into floor-mounted hooks, can be removed entirely or rotated to create rear-facing seating. Removing them opens the full bed for camping gear, motorcycles and other adventure equipment without compromising the concept's durable, purpose-built character. Performance-driven Inside and Out The Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept brings Jeep heritage, adaptability and an aggressive SRT engineering vision together in a fresh expression of off-road freedom. It honors the original Scrambler not by recreating it, but by imagining how far its rule-breaking formula could be pushed when V8 power, desert-racing hardware and SRT performance development are allowed to run without constraint. Street and Racing Technology (SRT) is the Stellantis performance division focused on advancing high-performance engineering across powertrain, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and technology. The performance division develops SRT series production vehicles, Direct Connection performance parts and manages motorsports activities in North America. The SRT mission is to unite elite engineering talent, accelerate rapid-paced performance innovation and develop street-and-track technologies that push the boundaries of power, precision and driver engagement for the Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands. Jeep Brand Follow Jeep and company news and video on:
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