This SUV produces outrageous power and a glorious roar, all without annoying doors getting in the way of your experience.
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Pros
Supercharged V-8 with a sweet sound
No doors equals major fun
Excellent value
Cons
Terrible gas mileage
Zero storage space
Bring earplugs
America marked its independence 250 years ago, and that declaration also gave rise to the U.S. armed forces. To commemorate that quarter-century of service, Fox Factory Vehicles is producing 250 examples of a special, military-inspired extreme off-roader dubbed the Commando 392.
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This upgraded Jeep Wrangler is built on the Unlimited version of the Wrangler 392, which comes standard with a roaring Hemi V-8 engine under the hood. While the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Commando 392 is naturally aspirated as standard, buyers can select the Whipple supercharger option, which raises output from 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque to a Hellcat-like 705 hp and 640 lb-ft. We took the supercharged version of the Commando to our test track, on the trail, and on the road to assess the performance of this blown eight-cylinder tribute to the military.
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Raw Emotion for Veterans
Even without any modifications from Fox Factory Vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler 392 is brutal and beastly right off the lot, but the Fox enhancements elevate this 4x4 into a category of its own. Thanks to its supercharged powertrain, the Commando 392 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, cutting nearly a second off the stock 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392’s tested time of 4.4 seconds.
The supercharged V-8’s acceleration advantages continue to show in the quarter mile. In our testing, the Wrangler 392 completes the run in 13.2 seconds at 101.8 mph, while the Commando 392 does it in 12.3 seconds at a blistering (for a Jeep) 108.0 mph. Not only is the Fox-enhanced Wrangler considerably faster, but it also feels far more intense while you’re pushing it. The air swirling around the cabin and the sight of asphalt rushing beneath your feet only heighten the sound and fury of the engine noise pounding your ears, a fierce roar that’s further boosted by the optional ($3,395) Magnaflow quad-tip exhaust.
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The Commando 392 owes its speed almost entirely to the extra 235 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque it gains from the Whipple supercharger (an $11,495 upgrade). Given its lack of conventional doors and solid roof, you might assume it would weigh less than the factory Wrangler 392, which tips the scales at 5,416 pounds. You’d be mistaken. The Commando 392 weighed in on our scales at 5,611 pounds due to its added equipment. Clearly, there’s more than enough thrust from the thunderous V-8 to overcome the extra weight.
Fox Factory Vehicles bundles other upgrades such as a 3.5-inch lift kit from JKS Suspension and Fox Racing 3.0-inch external-reservoir shocks. On the trail, these modifications deliver significant off-road benefits for tackling tough obstacles. On the track, the results are a mixed bag. Around our one-third-mile figure-eight course, the stock Wrangler 392 needs 29.9 seconds to complete a lap. That’s not quick in the overall context of all vehicles we’ve tested (as expected for an off-road vehicle), but the Commando 392 defies expectations by finishing the lap in 28.0 seconds flat.
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That doesn’t mean it’s graceful through the figure eight. Quite the opposite. Applying power disrupts its balance, traction, and stability. However, the powertrain remains outstanding, compensating for cornering speed deficits with sheer power.
Braking also tends to be a weak point for off-road SUVs due to their weight and purpose-built tires, and the Commando 392 is no exception. It requires 140 feet to stop from 60 mph, just one foot better than the standard 392 we previously tested. On the road, the pedal provides good feedback, making normal stops predictable. But under hard braking, the Commando 392 dives heavily, so it’s best to stay alert and plan ahead.
On the trail, Fox’s upgrades predictably enhance the stock Wrangler 392’s capabilities. The added lift and 37-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler mud-terrain tires help ensure that you only need to worry about clearance in the most extreme rock crawling scenarios. If things go wrong, or if you encounter someone else on the trail who has had an accident, the available Warn winch (a $3,395 option) can pull up to 12,000 pounds.