Jeep Future Vehicles

trmckin says:

11:40 AM, 06/23/2011

With clean diesels running all over the world, how about a torque rich fuel efficient wrangler that you can easily roll for 200000+ miles?  I'd buy one in a heartbeat.  My wife loves her TDI VW wagon and it's fun to drive.  Why these car companies don't take advantage of this technology and educate consumers on the benefits is beyond me.

Think of all the low range gearing options you could work into a drivetrain like that.  Not to mention you could easily get over 30 hwy MPG.  If you offered it on the unlimited, it'd be heck of vehicle.  Fuel efficient, capable of being a family hauler, convertible, leather option, 4x4, go anywhere, countless aftermarket options, and it's an iconic vehicle well under $40k... what's not to like?!?!  Something for everyone.

edn2 says:

06:59 PM, 04/17/2011

You know what I'd like to see?  A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited but about the size of the old (1998-ish) Cherokee or event the size of the Kia Sportage.  Everything should "look" the same though.  Traditional Jeep grill, flat fenders, removable cloth top with half doors.  Why isn't this possible?  I LOVE the Wrangler but it seems that with every redesign it gets bigger and bigger.  

My favorites were my 1982 CJ-7 and my 1997 Wrangler.  They were the right size, looked like Jeeps, and came in a 'utility' configuration.  They just needed a four-door version.  Now that we have it, the vehicle itself has expanded to the size of a Tahoe.  Too much!  That ain't gonna cut it in an area of $4 per gallon gas and eco-hybrids at every turn.  If we want to save the 4x4 utility vehicle, let's go back to the size of the original Jeeps, just stretch em out a stitch and add the rear doors.

Does anyone agree with me here?

I've tried on many occasions to send friendly notes to Jeep with my ideas and thoughts but, alas, I never even get a "thanks for thinking of us" response.  Considering I'm a guy who's driven Jeeps for 30 years, I'd think they might be more interested in the thoughts of a loyal customer.

theroost says:

04:57 PM, 11/06/2010

Any inkling by Jeep to do a new Grand Cherokee....you know, the wood grain and everything?  I would SOOOOO hold out for one especially if done with real metal and anywhere near the original.

killerbee32 says:

11:26 AM, 10/06/2010

Whatever you do Fiat, do not touch the basic jeep. Do not try to replace it with a little fiat. Forget it.
Come out with the Gladiator and keep the current jeep wrangler line. Get rid of the commander, patriot and compass. They are junk. This is the American market not Italy. No disrespect intended.

k55 says:

10:05 AM, 07/20/2010

Danomule57's comments sure convinced me. Yesiree , ........ the word is "sewage" (not sewerage).

Seems like a market could exist for a smaller Wrangler type of Jeep .Something that looks like a Wrangler but maybe 3/4 size with a smaller engine .......maybe a 2.0 4 cylinder tuned for torque. Even if it were to be a two seater with a jump seat (3 seater?). It doesnt even need to be as heavy duty as a Wrangler as long as it was well made and reliable, cheaper and more "economicable" ( as my buddy Dano would say).

danomul57 says:

05:08 PM, 06/20/2010

All I gotta say on this is...

TO ALL YOU FIAT(@_$ MFers), STOP F'n AROUND RIGHT NOW SCREWING WITH OUR "AMERICAN HERITAGE ICON"  J E E P  WITH THOSE SO-CALLED PLANS OF REPLACING MODELS WITH YOUR SEWERAGE.  If it's got to be shoved up our  >, save it for Dodge or Chrysler (not that I really want to see them their either).

TO OUR BELOVED CHRYSLER BRAIN-STORMERS, here's few thoughts I have, and wonder if other may agree too...  (and in no particular order)
   1)  Drop current COMMANDER and replace with 7-pass version new '11 GC, whether keeping COMMANDER name or bringing back (GRAND) WAGONEER name as last used on the 1-year wonder Super Luxo version of a '93 GC.
   2)  KEEP the PATRIOT, but Permanently set the dial Straight South on the Compass  when it's time along with its better looking twin (Caliber).
   3)  As for WRANGLER's, can we finally get rid of the WIMPY (@_$ almost same as the 3.7) 3.8 V6???  I say Stop Wasting the HOTT 4.0 V6 on the soon to be NIghTy-NITe fORever NITRO and put the Glory and Power back to where it originally came from and where it's needed whenever Duty Calls.
  Not leaving LIBERTY out for any means, but when you already Got Something Good Out On The Road, YOU DON'T "F" WITH IT FIAT.

kingon says:

09:30 PM, 06/11/2010

I am very disappointed why traditional SUV will gone. I know classic Wagoneer, Super Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer. Cherokee (based of classic Wagoneer), compact Cherokee, Jeep CJ5, original traditional SUV Grand Cherokee are passed away now. I hate hate goodbye farewell.  if you need save older or old traditional Jeeps collection. I want you stop your own old Jeep is break down to junkyard because your own old Jeep can fix and needs new parts. I believe your own old Jeep will excellent condition will good healing.

jscion says:

03:49 PM, 06/09/2010

This is a HORRIBLE addition to the Jeep line.  Nonetheless, the Patriot seems to sell pretty well as I see them everywhere I look so this probably will too.

wikiwiki says:

11:28 AM, 06/09/2010

I still cannot understand how and why the Wrangler costs so much money.  It is as sophisticated as Sarah Palin.