2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show
By Joe Bruzek
March 5, 2015
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Competes with: Toyota FJ Cruiser, Nissan Xterra
Looks like: A beefier Wrangler Rubicon
Drivetrain: 3.6-liter V-6; six-speed manual or automatic transmissions
Hits dealerships: Spring 2013
To celebrate 10 years as the Jeep Wrangler’s roughest, toughest variant, the Rubicon gets a 10th Anniversary Edition for 2013 to accentuate its off-road presence. The anniversary edition is more than a badge; it features new off-road gear for an additional half-inch of ride height plus steel bumpers with provisions for a winch.
The increased ride height comes from new springs, and BF Goodrich KM2 off-road tires are fitted under the body. The steel bumpers also have removable end caps to reduce possible interference with obstacles and look the part of an aftermarket off-road bumper. Tenth-anniversary models also feature a new “Power Dome” hood with dual heat extractors and interior add-ons like red leather seats and anniversary badging.
Both two-door Wrangler and four-door Wrangler Unlimited models can be equipped with the limited-production Rubicon 10th Anniversary Package, which is available spring 2013.
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Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself.
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