Key highlights
- The Scrambler SRT packs a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 producing 470hp and 470lb-ft of torque.
- It is the first Wrangler-branded vehicle to feature independent front suspension.
- Jeep has not confirmed whether the concept will lead to a production model or reach international markets.
Jeep has unveiled a rather unusual take on the Wrangler at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with the new Wrangler Scrambler SRT concept combining a two-door pickup body with V8 power and racing-inspired suspension.
Unlike conventional Wrangler models, which have long relied on solid axles at both ends, the Scrambler SRT gets independent front suspension and a Trophy Truck-inspired rear setup. It also has a functional pickup bed, making it more than just a Wrangler with a different rear-end design.
The concept was revealed on November 2, 2026, by Stellantis North America. It explores how Jeep could approach high-speed off-road driving rather than focusing on the slow-speed rock crawling that has traditionally defined the Wrangler.
However, Jeep has not announced plans to put the Scrambler SRT into production.
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6.4-litre Hemi V8 delivers 470hp
Power comes from a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 petrol engine producing 470hp and 470lb-ft of torque, equivalent to approximately 637Nm.
That gives the concept considerably more muscle than a conventional Wrangler, although Jeep has not released detailed performance figures or confirmed its transmission and drivetrain specifications.
The engine is paired with a distinctive Punk’n orange exterior finish, while the two-door body gets a usable pickup bed at the rear.
The design also brings back memories of the original Jeep Scrambler, a pickup based on the CJ-7 that was sold in the 1980s. The new concept takes that idea in a very different direction, with its focus firmly on high-speed off-road performance.
Inside, the concept features reversible jump seats that can face either forwards or towards the pickup bed. This arrangement is designed with desert driving and off-road support crews in mind, rather than everyday passenger comfort.
Independent front suspension is a major departure for Jeep
Perhaps the biggest talking point is the suspension setup.
Wrangler models have traditionally used solid front and rear axles. This arrangement allows the wheels to move together and offers excellent articulation when tackling uneven terrain, making it particularly useful for rock crawling.
The Scrambler SRT replaces the traditional front axle with an independent front suspension system developed alongside off-road racer Casey Currie.
It offers 14 inches of front suspension travel, while the rear gets 15 inches. For context, suspension travel refers to how far a wheel can move vertically to absorb bumps and keep the tyres in contact with the ground.
An independent setup allows each front wheel to react separately to bumps and dips. This can improve steering precision and stability when travelling quickly across rough terrain, although it generally gives up some of the articulation advantages of a solid axle at low speeds.
At the rear, Jeep has gone with a Trophy Truck-inspired axle designed to handle repeated high-speed impacts. The suspension is paired with 37-inch off-road tyres, further highlighting the concept’s desert-running ambitions.
This is a different interpretation of what a Wrangler-based vehicle can do. Rather than prioritising technical trails and rock crawling, the Scrambler SRT is built around covering rough ground at speed.
Will the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT come to Australia?
The Scrambler SRT is currently a concept, and Jeep has not confirmed whether it will become a production vehicle.
There is also no word on Australian availability, pricing or whether the V8 and independent front suspension package could eventually make its way into a road-going Wrangler or Gladiator.
For Australian buyers, a production version would be an interesting proposition. The Wrangler has an established following among off-road enthusiasts, while the Gladiator already offers a pickup alternative for those who want Jeep’s off-road credentials with a ute body.
However, the Scrambler SRT would appeal to a rather different audience, particularly those interested in high-speed off-road driving rather than traditional four-wheel-driving trails.
For now, it remains a demonstration of what Jeep can do when it steps away from its established formula. Whether any of its unusual hardware eventually reaches Australian showrooms remains to be seen.
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