The 392 is going away in the real world and showing up in the toy aisle. Hot Wheels has confirmed a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 392 Rubicon for the 2027 Boulevard lineup, and it is the only brand-new casting in the whole set. If you have ever bought a diecast of your own rig, this one is worth watching for.
What is actually in the box
Boulevard is the premium end of the Hot Wheels range. Real Riders rubber tires, better paint, metal where the mainline cars use plastic, and a card collectors tend to keep sealed. The Wrangler 392 lands in Mix 2 of the 2027 series, announced on October 7, 2026, alongside the 40th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention.
The specifics, for the people who care about specifics:
- Hella Yella paint, which is a real Jeep color and not a toy-only invention
- Beadlock 10-spoke Real Riders wheels
- A removable plastic roof piece, which is rare at this scale and the detail most Jeep people will care about
- Designed by Phil Riehlman
The rest of Mix 2 is a Honda Civic EG, a 1967 Volkswagen Samba Bus, a McLaren Solus GT, and a Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II. The Jeep is the only new tool in the group, which is usually what decides whether a casting disappears off the pegs in the first week.
Phil Riehlman has been quietly building the Jeep shelf for a decade
The designer name matters more than it sounds. Riehlman is responsible for a long run of the Jeep castings collectors already chase: the 1957 Jeep FC, the 2017 Wrangler, the 2019 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the 1995 Cherokee, and the 1971 J10.
That is most of a Jeep display shelf from one designer. If you have been picking those up one at a time without noticing the pattern, this is the thread connecting them.
Why a Hella Yella 392 is the right choice
Mattel could have done a quiet grey Rubicon. Instead, they picked the loudest version of the loudest Wrangler, and that is the correct instinct.
The 392 is the 6.4-liter V8 Wrangler, the one that exists mostly because people asked for it often enough. We covered the trim side of that family in our look at the Wrangler Moab 392. Hella Yella, meanwhile, is exactly the kind of color that sells a diecast off a peg from six feet away.
It also tells you something about how Jeep gets represented in miniature now. The brand used to show up as a generic open-top shape. Now it arrives with a trim-correct V8 hood bulge, a specific paint code, and a roof you can take off.
Jeep keeps showing up in places that are not roads
This is a pattern worth noticing. The Wrangler has been turning up across games, film, and collectibles for years, including a Fortnite bundle that came with a rubber duck, which is about as direct a nod to Jeep culture as a video game has ever made.
If you want the longer version of that story, our ranking of Jeeps in pop culture covers the screen side of it.
If you want one
Boulevard cars aren't mainline prices, and they aren't usually easy finds. Expect the premium tier, expect limited peg time, and expect the new casting to go first. Convention and online drops through the manufacturer's own shop are often the realistic route rather than the grocery store aisle.
No firm street date beyond the 2027 series has been announced. Mix numbering gives you a rough place in the year rather than a day on the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep is in Hot Wheels Boulevard Mix 2 for 2027?
A 2021 Jeep Wrangler 392 Rubicon, finished in Hella Yella with Beadlock 10-spoke Real Riders wheels and a removable plastic roof piece. It is the only brand-new casting in that mix.
Who designed the Hot Wheels Wrangler 392?
Phil Riehlman, who has designed a long run of Jeep castings including the 1957 Jeep FC, the 2017 Wrangler, the 2019 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the 1995 Cherokee, and the 1971 J10.
What makes Boulevard different from regular Hot Wheels?
Boulevard is the premium line. The cars use Real Riders rubber tires, better paint and more metal than mainline cars, and they come on a collector-oriented card. They cost more and tend to leave the pegs faster.
Does the Hot Wheels Wrangler 392 have a removable roof?
Yes. The casting includes a removable plastic roof piece, which is unusual at 1:64 scale and is the detail most Jeep owners will notice first.
When does the 2027 Boulevard Mix 2 come out?
A specific street date has not been announced. It was revealed on October 7, 2026, as part of the 2027 Boulevard series, and mix numbering indicates roughly where in the year it falls rather than an exact day.
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