Our Week With the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X Was a Date-Night Dream on Wheels

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X didn’t just show up at our doorstep—it arrived with a punch of personality thanks to its eye-popping Mojito! Green paint. As someone who loves bold Jeep colors, green and orange are my go-tos, and this particular green nailed it. I was floored before as it pulled up to be dropped off.

Over seven days, this Jeep turned our regular life into an exciting mix of adventure, style, and community. Whether we were headed to the theater or out to dinner, there was something about pulling up in the Rubicon X that made every moment feel elevated. And somehow, by the magic of the Jeep gods, we always ended up parked next to another Jeep—it felt like fate.

But the real surprise came after dinner one night: our very first Jeep ducking.

If you’re not in the know, “ducking” is when Jeep owners leave little rubber duckies on each other’s vehicles as a friendly surprise. It’s one of the coolest, most wholesome automotive traditions out there. That simple gesture absolutely made our night, and we totally get the hype now.

We’ve actually had a duck from a previous TAWA event sitting on our shelf, but now it’s part of our growing collection. At the MS150 event, we picked up another fun duck, and it’s honestly become a joy showing off our “duck squad” wherever we go. It’s like being part of a club, and the Jeep community truly stands out in terms of personality and pride.

Even something as simple as running errands became a memorable experience. I took my mom out with the tops off (the Jeep’s, not ours!) and the smile on her face said it all. Blasting ’80s tunes through the Alpine sound system while cruising in the open air? Total vibe.

Let’s talk about what makes this Rubicon X stand out. It’s the nicest Jeep Wrangler I’ve ever driven—hands down. Inside and out, it’s a stunner. The 12.3-inch Uconnect screen is big and bright. The cabin is surprisingly spacious. The premium cabin package kept things quiet on the road, and the interior lighting, both ambient and functional, was top-tier.

On the trail (or even just hopping curbs for fun), the Jeep Rubicon X can do it:

• Up to 100:1 crawl ratio
• Up to 12.9 inches of ground clearance
• Available 35-inch tires and factory-installed winch
• Dana 44 HD full-float rear axle
• Legendary Rock-Trac 4×4 system

This Rubicon X is as trail-ready as it gets—more than capable of going places most SUVs wouldn’t dream of. From steel bumpers to an integrated off-road camera, everything screams rugged confidence. It’s like carrying a Swiss Army knife on wheels.

That said, not everything hit the mark for us.

At a tested price of $76,190 (with a starting MSRP of $51,455), it’s a serious investment. While you do get a ton of capability and tech, there are a few things we wished were better:

• No wireless phone charging and no real place to put your phone
• Heated seats weren’t warm enough for our liking
• No ventilated seats
• Could really use some green stitching or more colorful interior accents to match the exterior
• Entry is a bit of a climb for shorter folks

Also, while the 3.6-liter V6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission gets the job done, it’s just okay on the street. It doesn’t have the excitement of the 392-powered Wrangler and the 13 mpg fuel economy? Yikes.

Final Verdict

Still, for what it is—an ultra-capable, attention-grabbing, community-inspiring SUV—the 2025 Wrangler Rubicon X delivers on its promise of fun. We laughed, we blasted music, we waved at other Jeeps, and we collected ducks like we were kids again.

If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s more than just transportation—and you’re ready to become part of something bigger—the Rubicon X might just be your next great adventure.

Rating: 8.5/10

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