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Jeep Reverses V8 Exit Plan, Confirms 6.4-Liter Hemi for Wrangler and Gladiator

The move marks a strategic shift from discontinuation to power-centric models with expanded customization options.

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Overview

  • Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said at an August media briefing that the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 will remain permanently in the Wrangler lineup.
  • The automaker has approved a new Jeep Gladiator 392 variant featuring the same 6.4-liter V8 engine.
  • Broderdorf indicated that Jeep will tap the Hemi’s power across additional models beyond Wrangler and Gladiator.
  • This announcement overturns the brand’s previous ‘Final Edition’ plans and underscores a renewed focus on internal-combustion performance.
  • Future Wrangler and Gladiator models will offer larger tire options and uniquely colored components such as fender flares.