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Jeep Launches Wrangler and Gladiator 85th Anniversary Editions with Plenty of Plaid

Jeep Grows “Twelve 4 Twelve” Series with 85th Anniversary Models, bringing heritage styling and modern features

  • Jeep launches heritage-styled Wrangler and Gladiator 85th Editions as part of anniversary campaign.

  • Interior updates include plaid seat inserts, commemorative trim, and standard heated features.

  • Orders now open in Canada; Wrangler priced from $68,180, Gladiator from $59,785 including fees.


Jeep has shared details on images of the 85th Anniversary editions of its Wrangler and Gladiator models, marking the third release in its year-long “Twelve 4 Twelve” campaign. These special editions blend heritage-themed design cues and modern trail-ready features, commemorating the brand’s 85-year legacy in off-road vehicle development.

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The 2026 Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition introduces distinctive styling both inside and out, with plaid seat inserts bearing an 85th seat tag and matching plaid elements on the dashboard and mid-bolster. Additional cabin features include an 85th shifter medallion, commemorative cupholder plaque, and durable Berber floor and cargo mats designed for rugged use.

Exterior updates feature 17-inch Steel Oxide-painted wheels, bronze tow hooks, Blue Agave 85th anniversary decals, and body-colour fender flares. The Gladiator 85th Anniversary Edition mirrors these design elements, applying the same plaid-themed aesthetic to Jeep’s open-air pickup.

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Both models come equipped with the standard Convenience Group package, which includes heated front seats and steering wheel, remote start, and keyless passive entry. Other standard features include Alpine premium audio, a Gorilla Glass windshield, LED headlamps and fog lights, and safety systems such as adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning with advanced braking.

Customers may select between a black moulded-in-colour hardtop or a body-colour hardtop, with factory-available all-terrain tires offered at no extra cost.

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Pricing for the Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition in Canada starts at $68,180, including fees. The Gladiator 85th Anniversary Edition starts at $59,785. Orders for both models are currently open.

The “Twelve 4 Twelve” campaign launched in November 2025 with the debut of the Wrangler Moab 392 and continued in December with the Wrangler Whitecap edition. Additional 85th Anniversary models will be introduced throughout 2026 across other Jeep nameplates.

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Matt St-Pierre
Matt St-Pierre
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