According to the person I talked with in the Jeep Wave Program, a Premium care rep, the feature will never be re-released on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. I contacted them for an official response. I was told that it would not be available in the 2018 model year and I was offered the Appearance Plus package for 3 years as compensation. I replied to them and asked for clarification. Does that mean I won't get it in my 2018 JL UNTIL the 2019 model year released or that when the 2019 model year releases, ONLY the 2019 will receive the feature. Compared to the above response, exactly the opposite, you have to wonder if Jeep actually issued any official response at all to their reps. The fact that they offered me a $750 compensatory package, may be more of an indicator that it might not actually be coming. The actual response was as follows:
I appreciate your prompt response, I apologize for the delay as I was
out of the office.
To clarify, there will NOT be an available software update at a later
date for the 2018 All-new Wrangler. FCA US LLC reserves the right to
discontinue models at any time or change specifications and pricing
without notice or without incurring obligations. Jeep Off-Road pages
will be introduced on the 2019 Model Year Jeep Wrangler exclusively.
Please reply to this email if you would or would not like me to add the
auto appearance package.
Thank you again for your email. Should you require additional
assistance, or have any new information to provide, please reply to this
email message or call 1-844-JEEP-WAVE (1-844-533-7928).
Sincerely,
Ally
Customer Service Representative
Jeep Wave Premium Care