Jeep rolls out the Gladiator and Wrangler Sarge as a tribute to the 1941 Willys MB, the rugged military off-roader that served in World War II. The special editions get star graphics, a unique wheel design, and a green interior, all for a decent extra, which won’t force customers who really want one to break the bank.
“Dressed to handle any mission, wherever it takes you.” This is how Jeep describes the Wrangler and Gladiator Sarge Edition. The automaker says its commanding style is the representation of its military roots. The special editions arrive just in time for America’s 250th Anniversary.
Even though the numbers are limited, Jeep is counting on its models’ background to sell the Sarge Edition. Jeep has sold 5 million Wranglers worldwide over 85 consecutive years and four generations in production.
The Wrangler and Gladiator Sarge Editions are part of Jeep’s Twelve 4 Twelve series, which is basically a strategy: the firm is planning to unveil 12 special editions in 12 months. The Sarge special editions are based on the Willys and Rubicon grades, available for both the two- and the four-door versions, and come with a two-tone exterior.
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Customers who go for the ’41 exterior paint, which was introduced back in 2020, get a roof and grille surround in Bright White with ’41 painted wheels. Otherwise, they end up with the ’41 roof and grille surround. A vintage-style hood decal, reading “1941,” is part of the plan.
Regardless of the selection, all versions get Bronze tow hooks, body-color fender flares, and steel rock rails for when the going gets tough. The off-roaders ride on exclusive 17-inch wheels, painted in military-inspired ’41 Green and wrapped in 33-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires.
The cabin carries over the military theme of the exterior, getting Cattle Tan and Drab Green upholstery, along with Soul cloth seats and Mayan Gold contrasting stitching.
In typical Jeep fashion, the models get the usual signature identifiers. The list includes a star medallion shift knob, a 1941 plaque right next to the cup holders, and air vents displaying a seven-slot grille logo.
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Jeep will open order books over the summer. While the Sarge package is a $100 extra for the Wrangler, customers will have to pay an additional $500 if they want to go home with the Jeep Gladiator Sarge.
Jeep has big plans for the summer. There are four more limited-edition Wrangers that will debut over the next four months. “Each month, a new limited-edition Wrangler,” the automaker promises.
The starting MSRP for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Willys begins at $43,755 for the two-door model and $44,940 for the four-door. In the meantime, the Wrangler Rubicon kicks off at $45,815 for the two-door. Upgrading to the four-door Rubicon bumps the base MSRP up to $50,535.
The Jeep Gladiator Willys starts at $45,750, excluding a $1,995 destination charge. The starting MSRP for a brand-new 2026 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon in the U.S. is $53,995.
