It’s almost time for Jeep faithful to descend upon the rock canyons of Moab, Utah, for the annual Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) pilgrimage. Despite recent shakeups at parent company Stellantis, Jeep is still participating in the event with seven drivable concept cars. Interestingly, they’re all Wranglers and Gladiators, predominantly with retro paint schemes. The brand’s two all-new EVs—the Wagoneer S and the Recon—are nowhere to be found.
Jeep has brought custom variants of the standard Wagoneer to EJS the past two years, and it folded the Wagoneer brand back into Jeep last year, so the decision wasn’t made to exclude Wagoneer-branded vehicles entirely. Jeep also showed off a Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept last year, so it intended to market the electric SUV to the off-road crowd at one point.
When asked by media why the Wagoneer S and Recon weren’t represented this year, Stellantis’ senior vice president of parts and services Darren Bradshaw simply said it was to highlight the Wrangler and Gladiator’s vast parts catalog and status as the most-accessorized vehicles on the road. Fair enough.
Enough about what Jeep isn’t bringing to EJS this year, though; let’s take a look at what's coming.
Jeep Rewind Concept
Jeep is playing to the ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia of Gen X and elder Millenials with this two-door, door- and roof-less Wrangler. It’s painted Grimace Purple with colorful exterior graphics, with seat fabric straight out of the MTV era, and custom 17” phone-dial wheels from AEV.
Under the hood, the Rewind concept rocks a stock 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic, which is the only transmission available with that powertrain. I know—this thing would be even cooler with a six-speed stick between the seats.
Jeep Bug Out 4xe Concept
Jeep’s next concept aims to do more with less, harnessing the spirit of ultralight camping to build a stripped-down overlanding rig. Based on a 2025 Gladiator, it rocks special-edition PEA51 matte silver paint with yellow accents, a four-inch raised roof for better accessibility, and custom half doors and rear bodywork to accommodate integrated auxiliary power packs. There’s also a steel front bumper and a 12-inch body extension in the rear, with a rear tube bumper to ensure departure angles don’t suffer.
Capping the build are Forgeline wheels with 37-inch BFGoodrich KM3 tires, and a flat, bed-lined floor with mounting points for a sleeping hammock. It’s a refreshing rebuttal to the heavy, extreme, and expensive overlanding builds out there.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Sunchaser Concept
On the other side of the overlanding spectrum, Jeep goes for max storage and capability with the “Sunchaser.” This Solar Flash on Satin Black Wrangler has clever storage boxes on either side, a pivoting off-road light bar, and a roof storage rack for extra gear.
Inside, it rocks custom two-tone leather seats and a leather-wrapped armrest and center console, because you’ve gotta be comfortable on long trips.
Jeep Convoy Concept
“Convoy” is the lone military-inspired Jeep in the pack. Based on a 2025 Gladiator Mojave, it takes after the 1963 Gladiator SJ and the J-series trucks that followed. With a slant nose fascia and custom seven-slot grille, Ghost Ops paint, brown canvas doors and canopy top capped off with 17” black Warn steelies, this concept has an old-school attitude.
It has capability, too—with 40-inch BFG Krawler tires and a 12,000-lb winch up front.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe Blueprint Concept
Next up, the 4xe “Blueprint” is interesting, to say the least. Jeep calls it a “rolling catalog” of over 35 accessories, all finished in can’t-miss Mopar Blue. Those mods include a two-inch lift with high-top fenders, steel bumpers front and rear, rock rails, tube doors, and a snorkel kit, among many others.
What you think of the look is up to you, but there’s no questioning its trail prowess.
Jeep J6 Honcho Concept
Getting back to the retro theme, we have the J6 Honcho. This blue-and-white truck started life as a four-door Rubicon before Jeep’s designers and engineers transformed it into a two-door pickup with a six-foot bed. Custom pieces abound, including rock rails, a spare tire carrier, and a triple hoop front bumper with a four-light array.
Two-door short-cab small trucks almost always look good, and the J6 is no exception.
Jeep Gladiator High Top Honcho Concept
If Jeep’s final concept looks familiar, it’s because it is; “Honcho” is a refreshed version of “High Top,” a Gladiator Rubicon with flat steel fenders, Dana 60 axles, and AccuAir suspension that debuted at last year’s Easter Jeep Safari. For 2025, it gets a new ‘70s-inspired paint scheme including a matching hardtop, white steelies with 40-inch BFG K03s, and a bed roll bar.
This year marks the 59th Easter Jeep Safari, which means Jeep likely has big things in store for next year’s 60th.
“Easter Jeep Safari was created by Jeep owners for Jeep owners, and this incredible event has helped steer the Jeep brand’s development of off-road 4x4 vehicles over the years, while most importantly connecting us with the community and the thousands of Jeep enthusiasts who gather each year,” Bob Broderdorf, Jeep’s new CEO, said in a statement.
The event will run April 12-20, 2025.
