2026 Jeep Gladiator Whitecap Joins 'Convoy' Special Edition Lineup

Bright white accents add a retro touch to the off-road-oriented pickup.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Jeep is celebrating 85 years of the Wrangler in 2026 with a new special edition Gladiator pickup called the Whitecap. The Whitecap features a white-painted roof, white seven-slot grille, bespoke graphics, and a unique painted hood on higher trims. The package is available across the Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave and Mojave X model lines for $495.

Why it matters

The Gladiator Whitecap is part of Jeep's "Gladiator Convoy Campaign" to commemorate the Wrangler's 85th anniversary, offering customers more colors, customization and flexibility across the lineup. The retro-inspired look is reminiscent of recent Easter Jeep Safari builds, appealing to Jeep enthusiasts who value heritage and individuality.

The details

The Jeep Gladiator Whitecap trim mirrors the Wrangler special edition of the same name that debuted last year. The package includes a white-painted roof, a white seven-slot grille, bespoke graphics down the side of the truck, and a unique painted hood on the Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave and Mojave X trims. Rubicon and Mojave buyers will need to spec the body‑color fender flares and Freedom Top for the $495 pricing to apply.

  • The Jeep Gladiator Whitecap is slated to arrive on dealer lots this spring.
  • The Wrangler Whitecap special edition first appeared in December of last year.

The players

Jeep

An American automobile marque and division of Stellantis, known for its off-road-capable vehicles.

Bob Broderdorf

The CEO of Jeep.

Lucas Bell

The associate editor at Road & Track who wrote the article.

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What they’re saying

“As the second mission in our Convoy campaign, the Jeep Gladiator Whitecap acknowledges where we've been. It offers a clear nod to Jeep heritage, rooted in 1941, and built for today's adventurers who value authenticity, individuality and real capability. We continue to listen to our customers, and their feedback is guiding us toward offering more colors, more customization and more flexibility across the lineup.”

— Bob Broderdorf, Jeep CEO (Road & Track)

What’s next

Jeep says that the Whitecap variant is slated to arrive on dealer lots this spring. Of course, there will be a few more special edition Wranglers and Gladiators to arrive by then, so customers will need to decide if this is the one that truly speaks to them before making a purchase.

The takeaway

The Jeep Gladiator Whitecap is the latest in Jeep's "Gladiator Convoy Campaign" to commemorate the Wrangler's 85th anniversary, offering customers a retro-inspired special edition with unique styling cues that appeal to Jeep enthusiasts who value heritage and individuality.