Jeep is expanding its Xtreme Recon family. It's adding the Jeep Wrangler Willys to the Xtreme Recon lineup -- the package, with straight from the factory 35-inch wheels, is already offered on the Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Rubicon 392.
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler Willys is a heritage-inspired model to start, fitted with a standard black grille, matte black “Jeep” badge, black “Trail Rated” badge, “4-Wheel Drive” swing gate decal and “Willys” hood decal. The Xtreme Recon Package adds:
- LT315/70R17C (35-inch) BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires
- 17-inch by 8-inch beadlock capable wheels
- Swing gate reinforcement
- 4.56:1 axle ratio
- 1.5-inch factory suspension lift with uniquely tuned shocks
- Anti-lock four-wheel-disc performance brakes
“The new Jeep Wrangler Willys with Xtreme Recon Package gives our passionate customers another great option for straight-from-the-factory 35-inch tires,” said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. “Named after the original Jeep utility vehicle, the Willys holds special meaning to the Jeep brand, and we’re excited to enhance the new Wrangler Willys with 35-inch BF Goodrich KO2 tires.”
Jeep says when equipped with the Xtreme Recon Package, the Wrangler Willys delivers best-in-class approach angle, departure angle, ground clearance and water fording capability:
- Approach angle – 47.4 degrees
- Breakover angle – 26.7 degrees
- Departure angle – 40.4 degrees
- Ground clearance – 12.9 inches
- Water fording – 33.6 inches
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler Willys 3.6L eTorque with the Xtreme Recon Package is priced starting from $39,435 (plus a $1,495 destination charge). Orders open this month and production begins in December.
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