Jeep's
Yuntu concept should rival some of China's highly popular large SUVs, once it
makes it into production. Until recently, we really didn't know much about
this concept, other than it was bigger than a Grand Cherokee and that it would
probably have space for seven passengers.
Well, as it turns out, the concept can only seat six
passengers, with all four in the back having access to their own infotainment
display, a setup that would make sense even for a 7-seater.
The production version
will be launched sometime next year, manufactured by the Guangzhou-Fiat joint
venture. There are also rumors regarding its name. Specifically that Jeep could
end up calling it the 'Commander' for English speakers, but take it with a
grain of salt.
The Yuntu have a large imposing bumper out front, thin LED headlights, blacked-out
A-pillar, and even suicide doors - which will
probably never make it into production. Also, those 20" 10-spoke wheels
seem to be hiding either gold or red calipers.
Inside, it has an elegant, yet modern dashboard
design, with light-brown wood utilized not only on the center console, but also
across the dashboard, steering wheel and door panels. And yes, in total, the
car seems to have no fewer than eleven large displays, with everything working
via touch command.
As for power units, no official word yet as to
what's going to be driving the production version forward. A plug-in hybrid
system has however been mentioned in previous reports.
