In case you haven't heard, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Between setting off fireworks and chowing down on hot dogs, several automakers have found the time to celebrate the occasion with special-edition vehicles—and now it's Jeep's turn. The automaker revealed the Wrangler America250, which sports an exceedingly American livery to celebrate the moment.
While mostly an appearance package, the Wrangler A250 leans fully into the Americana cosplay. It's finished in a red, white, and blue livery, which the automaker describes as "armor." The seats and soft-top are finished in Jean Blue, the steel oxide wheels have a blue tinge, and a handful of red accents to tie the theme together.
The red, white, and blue theme continues throughout the cabin, with the Jean Blue from the seats making its way onto the dashboard. The front seat headrests sport an America 250 logo, while the seatbacks get a Velcro patch for personalization.
In addition to the exclusive graphics, the Wrangler A250 gets a special debossed leather key tag. Jeep also partnered with Marvel to include a Captain America shield tire cover on the back of the Wrangler, as well as including a limited-edition Captain America and Jeep Wrangler America250 comic book with each SUV.
From a usability standpoint, the Wrangler A250 is based on the Willys trim. It comes with a set of 33-inch BFGoodrich A/T tires and features steel rock rails and red front and rear tow hooks. The special-edition Jeep also comes with standard LED headlights and fog lights, and it has body-color fender flares that give it a more cohesive appearance.
The special edition is scheduled to go on sale later this summer, though an exact date has not been specified. The new Jeep Wrangler America250 edition carries an additional $2095 charge on top of the standard version.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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