By: Uday Mohan
September 27, 2026
You might think the Moab 392 is just another variant in the Wrangler lineup, and perhaps you’d be right, at least until your eyes catch the 392 badge and the functional hood scoop. That’s when you realize this isn’t just a Wrangler with extra stitching or a new decal package. This is the one with the big lungs, the one with the attitude, the one that makes you grin before you’ve even turned the key. The Moab 392 comes armed with a 6.4-litre HEMI V8, and it makes all the right noises from under the bonnet and through the performance exhaust. Half the time you forget you’re in a Wrangler at all. It feels more like a street brawler wearing hiking boots, and your right foot is constantly tempted to misbehave.
Some people look at trucks like this and assume they’re testosterone-fuelled toys, impractical for daily life. But that’s where they forget what a Jeep fundamentally is. A Wrangler never compromises its identity. It’s still the vehicle you want when the road ahead turns vertical, when the trail looks questionable, or when you decide that wading through deep water is the correct way to spend a Saturday. The Moab edition doubles down on that heritage. It comes equipped with metal skid plates, massive 35-inch A/T tires, front and rear locking differentials, an electronic disconnecting sway bar and pre-wired auxiliary switches. There is also an optional Warn winch to pull you out when confidence is greater than your skill. It’s not just raw power; it’s a full suite of rock-crawling hardware ready to claw up or down anything you point it at. The tester sheet confirms front and rear E-Lockers, an electronic front disconnect sway bar, multiple skid plates, auxiliary switches and the optional Warn winch.
And yet, despite all that off-road pedigree, the Moab 392 surprised me most as a daily driver. I found myself wanting to go out more, be loud, be obnoxious, enjoy the road, and maybe even look for places where Mother Nature had reclaimed the asphalt. The Sky One-Touch power roof became a constant companion. It’s so easy to use that you stop thinking about tops and panels and storage bags. You just press a button and the world opens up above you, no engineering degree required.
The steering feel is heavy at all speeds. It doesn’t necessarily give you more feedback, but it does help when you’re navigating rough terrain because the wheel doesn’t flop around in your hands. The brakes are progressive and confidence-inspiring, doing an excellent job of hauling down a vehicle that weighs as much as this one does. The suspension, designed for off-road punishment, actually rides better than you’d expect in the city. It’s not plush, but it’s far from punishing. You won’t feel like you’re riding on concrete bricks. The only trade-off is the nature of those big 35-inch tires. They tend to follow their own path, so you’ll be making micro-corrections to keep the truck pointed straight.
And that HEMI isn’t just for show. It moves this brick-shaped icon with blistering pace, even to the point where, if you’re not careful, you can break the tires loose and perhaps smile a bit more. You may not be the rock-crawling legend you aspire to be, but you’ll absolutely get laughs and a stupid grin every time you mash the throttle. The performance exhaust sounds incredible at idle and under load, and even when you turn it down, there’s no hiding a 6.4-litre V8. It’s always there, always ready, always reminding you that this Wrangler is different.
Inside, the Moab 392 sticks to the familiar Jeep layout: chunky buttons, tactile switches and a splash of red for the critical controls. The Uconnect 5 NAV with the 12.3-inch display is intuitive and connects wirelessly to your phone. The Alpine premium audio system fills the cabin nicely, and the heated seats and heated steering wheel are welcome on cold mornings, which unfortunately we had a few of.
Rear passengers get decent legroom, though I wouldn’t expect them to sit for hours, not because of comfort, but because the fuel economy means you’ll be stopping often enough anyway.
The Moab 392 is loud, ridiculous, capable and charming in a way only a Wrangler can be, but with a personality the Wrangler has never had before. It’s the kind of daily truck that doesn’t wear thin after a few days. Instead, it keeps pulling you back out the door, daring you to find a new trail, a new puddle, a new excuse to hear that V8 roar. It’s impractical in all the right ways and surprisingly practical in the ways that matter. And above all, it’s fun, the kind of fun that reminds you why people fall in love with Jeeps in the first place.
Vehicle Specs
Vehicle Segment: Off-Road SUV / Performance 4×4
Powertrain: 6.4-litre SRT HEMI V8 with FuelSaver MDS
Horsepower: 470 hp
Torque: 470 lb-ft.
Transmission: 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic
Drivetrain: Selec-Trac Full-Time 4WD
Fuel Economy: 18.7 / 14.5 / 16.8 L/100 km city/highway/combined
Observed: 19.1 L/100 km
Base MSRP: $99,995
As Tested: $111,145 + taxes