Jeep shows V8 Wrangler Scrambler SRT concept at SEMA 2026

Jeep has shown a concept called the Wrangler Scrambler SRT at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is powered by a V8 engine and is built for off-road driving. The details come from the concept's presentation at the show, and Jeep has not said the vehicle will go on sale.

The concept swaps the Wrangler's solid front axle for independent front suspension. A solid axle links both front wheels to one beam, while independent suspension lets each wheel move on its own. The rear uses a setup in the style of a Trophy Truck, the high-speed desert racing vehicle. The build is aimed at fast runs over desert terrain.

What the concept is for

The concept is a showcase of what Jeep could build, rather than a production model. One report describes the Scrambler as a return of the name, with the new vehicle combining the nameplate with V8 power and a modern front suspension. Jeep has not given a price, a release date or specifications beyond the engine type and suspension layout.

For buyers in India, the concept is not available to order and there is no price to compare. Any future production version would also need to be confirmed by Jeep before it could be considered for sale in the country.

What is not yet known is whether Jeep will build the Scrambler SRT, and if so, when, in what form, and at what cost.