The 2026 Jeep Rewind Editions Turn the Wrangler and Gladiator Into Retro Throwbacks

Jeep Rewind editions bring fun ’80s and ’90s style to the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator.

Although not everyone reading this was born during the 1980s and ’90s, those decades were when Jeep really came into its modern form of iconic SUVs. It was also a time of brightly colored CJs, YJs, and TJs inspired by surfing culture, beachfront getaways, and tropical locations. Likewise, the era inspired the 2025 Easter Jeep Safari Wrangler Rewind concept, which got fans talking. Well, Jeep listened. As the sixth release of the Twelve-for-Twelve series, the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind borrow from both that concept and ’80s and ’90s culture.

The Rewinds don’t add any additional capabilities or power to the 2026 Gladiator and Wrangler. Rather, the changes are purely cosmetic, and they are a great representation of the vibes the era was all about. These Jeeps encompass the same flair as the 1988–93 YJ Wrangler Islander package, which included specialized exterior graphics packaged with limited color options and some special interior treatments such as high-back bucket seats and Islander-branded floormats. Nothing was added to make the 2.5-liter I-4 or the AMC I-6 engines (it came with the 4.2-liter from 1988–90, then the 4.0-liter from 1991–93) perform better, nor did Jeep do anything special to the suspension. It was just a cool-looking factory YJ.

Hitting Rewind

That is the same idea behind the new 2026 Jeep JL and JT Rewind models. It’s a package that gives these modern Jeeps the ’80s and ’90s feeling with vibrant colors packaged alongside a wild stripe kit and a unique interior. The Wrangler and Gladiator are both based on the Willys trim and feature body paint limited to just seven colors, but Earl Grey is an eighth option for just the Wrangler Rewind. The hood-stripe package is reminiscent of the sunset stripes on the Islander but is shaped for the entire hood in orange and aqua with a black finish by the windshield. Just like that popular YJ, the “Rewind” logo is found on the hood sides in a font perfect for the 1990s (and still looks good today).

The body sides feature the same orange and aqua colors, but the designs are different between the Wrangler and the Gladiator. The Wrangler’s body stripes lie parallel and just above the rocker panels, and a set of vertical stripes is located on the backs of the rear quarter panels. The Gladiator’s stripes start off just like the Wrangler’s but then follow the body line of the rear door and swoop up to the bedside, finishing at an angle. There are also rear finishing differences due to the vehicles’ SUV versus truck natures, as the Wrangler gets a “Rewind” tire cover with the sunset design and the Gladiator gets a unique “4 Wheel Drive” logo that also features a jagged underline under the word “Drive,” which is absolutely a late ’80s and early ’90s design.

Other unique exterior features include gold-accent wheels, tow hooks, and “Jeep” badging, as well as body-color fender flares. And while they are Willys trims, the exteriors get LED headlights and foglights, a locking differential, Off-Road Plus mode, remote start, and a trailer hitch.

Retro Colors, Modern Features

Inside each Rewind Edition Jeep, you find Nappa leather seats that feature pixelated Jeeps and pixelated inserts embossed on the seat backs. There is also aqua and purple contrast stitching on the leather surfaces and color-matched interior trim. Each vehicle’s shift knob features a unique dot-matrix-style cap, and an exclusive plaque adorns the center console just ahead of the cupholders.

Additionally, both also receive all-weather slush mats, and the Wrangler Rewind gets a unique plaque mounted on the swing gate. On top of the standard Willys content, the Rewind also has a 7.0-inch driver display, heated front seats and steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, and programmable auxiliary switches.

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Rewind Editions will be available to order in May, and the package is an additional $1,900 on top of the Willys’ cost. This puts the total starting price at $48,835 for the Wrangler Rewind and $49,645 for the Gladiator Rewind.