Jeep has unveiled nostalgic special editions of the Wrangler SUV and Gladiator pickup truck. Known as the Rewind special editions, they’re inspired by the Easter Jeep Safari concept previously shown by the automaker. In the case of the Wrangler Rewind, this marks the sixth of 12 special-edition Wranglers to be revealed as part of the ongoing Twelve 4 Twelve campaign. The Rewind editions feature a slew of exterior and interior flourishes, along with additional standard amenities—and for a fairly reasonable premium over the standard Jeep Willys models they’re based on.
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Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind: Throwback Looks
2026 Jeep Gladiator Rewind
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Like any Jeep special edition, these models stand out with their fun colors and retro details, reviving memories of older CJ 7s, YJs, and TJs, and the bold and expressive feel of the 1980s and 1990s. Think bright colors, early gaming and digital design, and even the geometric markings on old food-court cups.
Exterior Highlights: Jeep Rewind Special Editions
Multi-color exterior graphicsLimited-run color palette with era-accurate optionsWheels and tow hooks with gold accentsOff-road tires and steel rock railsPainted body-color fender flares
The fun colors for these Jeeps include Hydro Blue, Joose, Reign, Bright White, Granite Crystal, Anvil, and Gloss Black. The Wrangler also has the option of a shade called Earl.
2026 Jeep Wrangler Rewind
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“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.”
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Interior Highlights: Better Materials, Colors, and Features
2026 Jeep Wrangler Rewind
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2026 Jeep Wrangler Rewind
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Moving inside, the Jeep Rewind models gain Nappa leather seats with an embossed pattern said to be inspired by classic 8-bit arcade graphics. The accent stitching and color-matched painted interior components are era-inspired, too. There’s a dot-matrix-inspired shift knob cap, bespoke cupholder plaques, and a special swing-gate plaque and spare tire cover for the Wrangler. Both vehicles receive practical all-weather slush mats.
Not merely a cosmetic upgrade, Jeep also added several useful feature upgrades to the Rewind editions:
Seven-inch driver information displayHeated front seats and steering wheelRemote startKeyless passive entryLED headlamps and fog lampsAdaptive cruise control and forward collision warningLocking rear differential and Off-Road+ modeTrailer hitch and programmable auxiliary switches
The Rewind special edition models will cost $1,900 over and above the price of a Willys model. Currently, a 2026 Wrangler 4-Door Willys starts at $44,940, while the Gladiator Willys goes for $45,750. With the Rewind package and the destination charge, they’ll cost closer to $50,000. Both come with the 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower.
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Jeep Rewind Rivals
Ford Bronco with Free Wheeling package
While the Jeep Rewind twins are fun additions to the lineup, it’s always worth looking at what you can get for a similar price from rivals. If you enjoy an SUV that stands out as much as the Wrangler Rewind, you could get a Ford Bronco Big Bend with the colorful Free Wheeling Package for $46,030, including destination. That pack includes a reflective graphics package, gloss-black painted steel wheels, and more. Its 300-hp EcoBoost engine is more powerful than the Jeep’s, too.
Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
Toyota
While the Toyota Tacoma may not look as cool as the Gladiator, there are several trims available for under $50k, including the TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road. You can also get it with the impressive i-Force Max hybrid powertrain at this price point, which beats the Jeep in efficiency and produces a lot more power and torque. The Tacoma is also more refined than the noisy Jeep.
These Ford and Toyota rivals may be more modern, but the Jeeps’ off-road capabilities, nostalgic flair, and unique features like removable doors still add up to a formidable package.
