"It's been over three years since we first caught glimpse of Jeep's Wrangler-esque Recon EV, named after the automaker's suspension-lifting package of off-roading options for its popular lineup of SUVs. Jeep originally pegged the Recon's sales debut for 2023, but that obviously didn't happen. And since then, there have been reports about delays and even some rumors that the Recon was actually DOA."
"Surprisingly, those rumors turned out to be false. The 2026 Jeep Recon is alive and well, and will go into production in early 2026, with initial launches planned for the US and Canada. Jeep says the Recon will churn out 650 horsepower, 620lb-ft of torque, and a modest range of 250 miles. And with a starting price of $66,995 (including destination charge), it will slot below the automaker's brawnier, pricier Wagoneer S."
"But will anyone shell out for an electric Wrangler facsimile that costs over double the price of a normal Wrangler? When it does go on sale, the Recon will likely confront a lot of the same headwinds as the Wagoneer S, and frankly the rest of Jeep's lineup, which has been struggling to find buyers in recent years amid soaring costs and over-reliance on big, expensive SUVs."
Production of the 2026 Jeep Recon begins in early 2026 with initial launches in the US and Canada. The Recon is rated at 650 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque and offers an estimated 250-mile driving range. The starting price is $66,995 including destination, positioning the Recon below the Wagoneer S but significantly above conventional Wrangler models. Initial plans targeted a 2023 sales debut, but delays and rumors of cancellation followed and later proved false. Market challenges include high pricing and declining demand for large, expensive SUVs, though recent Jeep sales trends show improvement that could aid the Recon.
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