Ever notice how most designers envision future Jeeps
as staying true to a more or less rugged design philosophy? Proof, if any was
needed, is all the wacky Wrangler concepts and renderings we’ve seen in the
past few years.
But what about the rest of the range? Not everyone
wants to ride around in something that’s mostly utilitarian, and Jeep knows
this all to well, which is why models like the Compass or the Grand Cherokee
are more about comfort and convenience first and all the rest second.
So, if we take that notion but fast forward it 20 or
30 years into the future, who’s to say we wouldn’t come across something as
dynamic and visually aggressive as this Jeep Concept Freedom designed by
Antonio Paglia.
The virtual concept almost looks more like one of
those futuristic Mars rovers than any current crossover. It’s all about sharp
lines and angles, massive wheels, plenty of ground clearance, and, of course,
style – just look at those extremely shallow windows, sloping roof and huge rear
wheel arches.
While its creator does mention that this would be a
fully-electric product, we would go as far as to imagine it as a
fully-autonomous one as well, as the tech should be the norm in two or three
decades. With that in mind, we reckon the car should probably be the one in
charge of changing lanes and what not, or at least actively stop you from
running into anyone else.
As for the interior, we see a large dual-screen
setup, perhaps a little similar to the 2019 VW Touareg’s, a flat top and bottom
three-spoke steering wheel, like you get in a Peugeot, and a floating center
console, with no physical buttons in sight.
