Jeep has unveiled seven new concepts for the annual
Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. First up, the 4SPEED concept is a lightweight
Wrangler which has been equipped with a carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber fender
flares and a carbon fiber rear tub with perforated aluminum panels. The model
also has a steeply raked windscreen, elongated door openings and a custom roll
cage.
The Wrangler’s overall length has been shortened by 558.8 mm and this helps to improve approach and departure angles.
The model also has new front seats and 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch BF
Goodrich Mud Terrain tires.
Motivation is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that is connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission. It sends power to the ground via Dana 44 axles with a 4.10 gear
ratio.
Next up is the Sandstorm concept which draws
inspiration from Baja racers. It features a unique exterior with a ventilated
carbon fiber hood, custom fender flares and tubular bumpers. The concept has
also been equipped with auxiliary lights, rock rails and a bespoke roll cage
with a spare tire carrier.
To maximize its off-road potential, engineers
installed a four-link suspension, custom coilovers and special bypass shocks.
The model also has heavy-duty Dynatrac 60 axles with a 5.68 gear ratio as well
as 17-inch beadlock wheels with 39.5-inch BF Goodrich Krawler tires. Power is
provided by a 6.4-liter V8 engine which is mated to a six-speed manual
transmission.
The next concept is the Nacho Jeep which is
described as a “rolling catalog” of Jeep Performance Parts from Mopar. The
Wrangler Rubicon features a Nacho yellow exterior with a bulging hood, a satin
black grille and a Warn winch. The model also has LED auxiliary lights, rock
rails and tubular doors.
On the performance side, the Wrangler has been
equipped with a 2-inch lift kit, aluminum body shocks and 17-inch beadlock
wheels with 37-inch tires. Other highlights include Katzkin leather seats and a
black fuel door.
Moving on, the retro-inspired Jeepster concept
recalls the classic model as it features a two-tone exterior and a custom
slanted hardtop. Elsewhere, designers installed auxiliary lights, a 2-inch lift
kit, aluminum body shocks and 17-inch beadlock wheels wrapped in 37-inch BF
Goodrich KO2 tires.
Inside, the concept has Katzkin leather seats,
Firecracker Red accents and a custom in-cabin spare tire carrier.
The final Wrangler concept appears to pay tribute to
the Mercedes G-Class as it is called the J-Wagon. It is based on the Wrangler
Sahara and features a stylish Warm Neutral Grey exterior with Brass Monkey
accents and a performance hood which accommodates a snorkel. Other exterior
features include 5-inch LED auxiliary lights, a black grille, “rock sliders”
and 17-inch wheels with off-road tires.
Drivers will find an upscale interior with
camel-colored leather seats that feature brown piping and “plow-through inserts
that mimic the triangulated grille design of the concept rock rails.” The model
also has Brass Monkey accents on the steering wheel, vents and door handles.
Getting away from the Wranglers, the B-Ute concept
is based on the Renegade and it features unique fascias, a modified grille and
a new hood. The model has also been equipped with wider fender flares, a
1.5-inch lift kit and 17-inch wheels with BF Goodrich T/A Baja Champion tires.
unique styling continues in the cabin as designers installed two-tone
upholstery, carbonite accents and piano black trim.
Lastly, the Wagoneer Roadtrip concept is based on a
1965 model and features a wheelbase that has been stretched by five inches. The
team wanted to keep the appearance relatively stock so they made subtle
revisions and installed 17-inch steel wheels with 33-inch BF Goodrich
Mud-Terrain tires.
The classic styling cues continue in the cabin as
the original bench seats and door panels have been retained and covered in
Oxblood-colored leather. Other special touches include a wicker headliner, a
custom cooler “fashioned from period-correct luggage” and a tool box which was
created from the valve cover of the Wagoneer’s original 230 Tornado OHC-6
engine.
Despite the old school styling, the Wagoneer
Roadtrip concept has been equipped with a reinforced frame, Dana 44 axles and a
four-link suspension with coilover springs. The model also has a 5.7-liter V8
engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.