42227 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

[SNIPE]

Here we go:

So, teal with orange wheels

Edited December 1, 2025 by SNIPE

[Paul B Technic]

Colours “work” and while not ground breaking, looks interesting enough. I’m guessing fake engine and HOG steering?

[Hehesz]

So is the front axle just freely swinging? I don't see any shocks, but they seem to be the frame pieces so surely we get at least AWD this time right?

The rear axle though looks more complex, on the back of the box you can see it's angled downward as well, with the differential exposed to the back. I'm hoping it brings something new for the scale so that it's not just a worse 42213

Edited December 1, 2025 by Hehesz

[Jundis]

One more pic from reddit:

Seems like a step back from the Ford Bronco... why use the tractor tires and not the way better suited heavy duty tires?

 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

1 hour ago, Hehesz said:

it's not just a worse 42213

What if I tell you it's a worse 42213

  

4 minutes ago, Jundis said:

Seems like a step back from the Ford Bronco... why use the tractor tires and not the way better suited heavy duty tires?

Also the old shock absorber is still there so gone is my hope for more compact suspension pieces.

Edited December 1, 2025 by Ngoc Nguyen

[Stereo]

The middle layer of the rear axle seems to be a piece I don't recognize.  Maybe a 3x5 frame?  At least, it looks like it fits inside the wheel, rather than being spaced out from it a 1/2 stud.  If it was a 5x7 then it should have 3 pinholes along the back edge and it doesn't.  The other layers could be 2x3 frames or the same 3x5 rotated the other way.  I guess a 3x5 L is possible but I'm not sure how you would build it into something secure that way.

Edited December 1, 2025 by Stereo

[Zerobricks]

I think it uses a new axle type in the rear, look at the color. Perhaps a 3,5 type with a stop. 

[msk6003]

New parts

71709 panel 3x5 on dark turquoise is new

71682 panel 2x3 on dark turquoise is new

32184 Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole on dark turquoise is new

25214 90' curve elbow connector on dark turquoise is new

7101 panel 2x5x1 on dark turquoise is new

43857 liftarm 1x2 on orange is new

Rare parts

32017 liftarm 1x5 thin on dark turquoise - last release is 1998, 42 in 3 set

40490 liftarm 1x9 on dark turquoise - last release is 2021, 15 in 2 set

32523 liftarm 1x3 on dark turquoise - last release is 2023, 15 in 4 set

32034 angle connector #2 on dark turquoise - last release is 1999, 6 in 3 set

37352 brick curved 1x2x1 on dark turquoise - last release is 2022, 21 in 8 set

10314 brick curved 1x4x1 1/3 on dark turquoise - last release is 2023, 23 in 14 set

56145 wheel 30.4x20 on orange - last release is 2023, 27 in 8 set

32291 Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double on dark turquoise - last release is 2000, 4 in 1 set

[gyenesvi]

Oh well.. My first reaction was that it looks like a cartoonish toy car in a weird color :) Well, it's a toy after all, but something feels really off in the proportions; I think it's that the whole thing is too tall for the size, the fenders are too far above the wheels, and the wheels are too wide out to the side as well. Feels like a go-kart. They should have used the Bronco's tires to give it better proportions. And I don't get the orange rims either.

I like the shaping of the hood though, and that it's like a safari version, definitely more recognizably Jeep-like than the previous one.

There definitely seem to be some new interesting parts in the rear axle, so let's see what it brings in terms of parts! I don't think there's from wheel drive, that cross liftarm visible in the front axle would collide with a differential.

34 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

on dark turquoise

Can I ask you one correction? In English, it's always 'in' a certain color, not 'on'. So: in red, in yellow, in dark turquoise. You write this down way too many times, so it's time to do it properly :) Hope you don't mind, thanks!

[blondasek]

Kinda cute. A bit of nice look with a bit of detailing. Nothing exciting but not too bad.

[Bartybum]

Hey that's pretty cute. I wonder if the rear axle is live or if it's just like 42075

[Zerobricks]

It's probably a live axle based on a ball joint, the angle gives it away.

[roeltheworld]

it isnt this hard to make a nice jeep, so the fact that TLG cant seem to make one just doesnt make sense. Surely they confer with Jeep to get permission to make a model? Cant believe Jeep signed off on this either. 

[Stereo]

7 hours ago, Zerobricks said:

I think it uses a new axle type in the rear, look at the color. Perhaps a 3,5 type with a stop. 

It would be 4.5, there's 1.5 studs past the wheel, 1 in the wheel, 1 in the beam behind it, and 1 to go into an axle connector.  Or it could be 8.5 and go all the way into the differential.  Or it's just a 5.5 that's brown for some reason.

[Oh_Hi_Mao]

I think next 1:8 supercar will be in this colour. Aston Martin Valkyrie perhaps. 

[R0Sch]

Absolutely horrible color scheme and again only the grill is printed because it's included 7x. At least it has a ball joint pivot for the rear suspension. Last time used in a Technic set was in 2021.

[Maaboo the Witch]

Surf's up! I like the colour scheme, personally. Considering Technic was among the first themes (if not THE first) to use teal, this feels like a homecoming of sorts. Also, there's a sticker featuring energy crystals next to the spare wheel. Rock Raiders reference?

Going by the duck, it looks like Milan is the designer.

 

[Stereo]

10 minutes ago, Maaboo the Witch said:

Going by the duck, it looks like Milan is the designer.

 

Could be, but rubber ducks are also a Jeep thing, popular with offroaders at least in America.

[Maaboo the Witch]

6 minutes ago, Stereo said:

Could be, but rubber ducks are also a Jeep thing, popular with offroaders at least in America.

So they are. Can't wait for the Moo Moo Subaru set.

[Bartybum]

The rear live axle is nice, but it's a shame about the front axle. If we're going to be hounded with nothing but small cars then for once in our lives TLG can we please get one that has solid axles in both the front AND rear? None of this pendulum BS please

Edited December 1, 2025 by Bartybum

[SNIPE]

27 minutes ago, Bartybum said:

The rear live axle is nice, but it's a shame about the front axle. If we're going to be hounded with nothing but small cars then for once in our lives TLG can we please get one that has solid axles in both the front AND rear? None of this pendulum BS please

Yeah, I actually modified my 42122 along with some mods from zerobricks to include suspension on all 4 wheels, 3 differentials, and 4 wheel steering. So lego don't have an excuse. Oh and it still had the front winch, There's even RC mods for it.

Edited December 1, 2025 by SNIPE

[Auroralampinen]

Offical page is up:). 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jeep-wrangler-rubicon-suv-42227

 

Edited December 7, 2025 by Auroralampinen

[1gor]

11 minutes ago, Auroralampinen said:

Offical page is up:). 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jeep-wrangler-rubicon-suv-42227

 

But no instructions yet...but it looks nice little set with vibrating colors

[Jundis]

"DUCK DUCK Jeep® – This LEGO® Technic™ car includes a rubber duck for ducking, a custom where fans place a rubber duck toy on other Jeep vehicles"

Whoa... If we are lucky, next year we get this brilliant new feature: "Rotating wheels - Just like in real life!"

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Quote

Spot fun details like the toy duck for ducking – a custom where fans place a rubber duck toy on other Jeep cars.

Who gives a duck about this