Jeep is keeping its yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve celebration rolling with the reveal of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap, the second of 12 special Wrangler models tied to the brand’s 85 years of off-road heritage. After kicking things off in November with the 2026 Wrangler Moab 392, the Whitecap arrives with a more vintage-inspired vibe that leans into one of the simplest ways to make a Wrangler look instantly iconic.
The headline here is the throwback two-tone treatment, inspired by the classic CJ-Universal and its Arctic White top. On the Whitecap, that idea shows up as a Bright White painted hardtop roof and a Bright White painted seven-slot grille for a clean contrast that feels equal parts retro and fresh. Jeep also adds a Bright White 1941-themed graphic, showing up as a side stripe decal on Sahara and Rubicon, while the Rubicon gets a Bright White hood decal. This package is offered exclusively on Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon trims, with body-color fender flares standard on Sahara and packaged on Rubicon.
Underneath the heritage styling, Jeep says the Whitecap keeps the same familiar mix of modern tech and legit trail credibility you expect from the Sahara and Rubicon lineup. Buyers can choose either the 2.0L turbo or the 3.6L engine, and every Whitecap taps into Jeep’s Selec-Trac part-time or full-time transfer cases for that classic Wrangler versatility. If you want to lean even harder into the look, the available Sky One-Touch powertop can be optioned with a Bright White accent to match the theme.
Orders are open now, with pricing structured depending on trim and the hardware needed to complete the package. The Whitecap starts at $495 on the Rubicon X, while the Sahara package starts at $2,690 (including the optional body-color hardtop). On the Rubicon, the package starts at $3,185 and bundles in the optional body-color hardtop plus body-color fender flares. If you’ve been waiting for a Wrangler that stands out without shouting, Whitecap might be the kind of subtle, heritage-heavy flex that looks just as right at a trailhead as it does in the grocery store parking lot.
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