Are We Finally Getting a 2-Door Jeep Truck?

Have you ever wondered what a modern Jeep CJ-8 Jeep truck would look like? Well, Jeep just unveiled exactly that at the 2026 SEMA Show. This is the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept, and it’s got a lot going on. Some things we’re sure to see in production soon, others we very likely won’t.

This Wrangler-based truck looks poised for production, even though Jeep is staying mum on the topic for now. It’s the first time we’ve seen an SRT badge on a go fast off-road Wrangler and the first time we’ve seen independent front suspension (IFS) on a Wrangler from the factory. I have the distinct feeling we’re going to see more of both of these firsts arriving relatively soon at your local Jeep dealership.

“The original Scrambler became an icon because it broke the rules. It looked different, worked differently and represented a certain kind of freedom that resonated with enthusiasts then and still does today,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance, and Direct Connection, Stellantis North America.

Racy Concept

The Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept is a “high-speed desert machine conceived to go far beyond the boundaries of a production Jeep vehicle.” With Hemi-V8 power and custom suspension, this thing should boogie!

Much of the suspension on this concept was modeled after Casey Currie’s Jeep Gladiator Striker race truck, which won a class victory at the 2026 NORRA 500. It gets “a bespoke high-travel independent front suspension” which “expands the concept’s performance envelope with enhanced steering precision, wheel control, and high-speed stability across challenging terrain. A trophy-truck-inspired rear axle, heavy-duty wheel package, and desert-racing-informed hardware reinforce the strength and durability demanded by the powertrain vision.”

While the concept is more race truck than overland build, the bones of this concept provide a compelling vehicle for overland travel. IFS for on- and off-road comfort and capability, a truck bed for gear hauling and habitat, and plenty of power to haul that gear at any speed you might want to travel.

“The Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept combines everything enthusiasts love about Jeep vehicles — capability, open-air freedom and authenticity — with the power, control, and relentless performance mindset that define SRT,” said Kuniskis. “It is overbuilt and engineered around the idea that the desert can be every bit as demanding as a racetrack. It is unapologetic by design.”

Wrangler Pickup

While the front end gets Gladiator and Scrambler styling in the form of the iconic Jeep sharknose design, the rest of this concept is unique and likely hints at the near future of Jeep design language.

From the A-pillar back, this Jeep Wrangler-based pickup has longer doors, an integrated pickup bed, a new tailgate design, unique fender flares, and an integrated roll cage. The Street and Racing Technology (SRT) details, bronze beadlock wheels, and ‘Punk’n’ orange paint make it stand out from the crowd.

The rear seats in this concept might be the most overland thing about it. They clip into and out of the floor, and can be mounted forward or backwards. In rear-facing mode, they can serve as comfortable camp seating, or be removed entirely to create more room for camping gear and outdoor adventure equipment.

Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT: Just a Concept?

Remove this version of the steel roll-cage, the overbuilt suspension, stout axles, 37-inch BFG KM3 tires, Baja Designs headlamps, and a few other little things, and you’ve likely got a future Jeep production product. Jeep has been teasing this layout vehicle for many years with a variety of concepts, but I’m told this one is all-new, and from the looks of it, has production intent.

There are some real questions the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept brings up: Will we see IFS on a production Jeep Wrangler? Will we see production SRT off-road Jeeps? Will we see a 2-door, Wrangler-based Jeep truck? Will rear-facing seats meet U.S. passenger safety requirements for a production vehicle?

And the important question: Will we get to drive a Scrambler on the off-road course at a Jeep Ride & Drive at an Overland Expo?