Every spring 4×4 enthusiasts from all over the continent make the big push to finish and then show-off their most recent builds at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. Amongst all those cool newly constructed off-road rigs will be seven concept rigs built with combined efforts of the Jeep and Mopar skunk-works departments.

“Pushing the limit is something the Jeep brand is no stranger to and these seven new, exciting and capable concept vehicles are the latest example of that,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand, FCA. “Every year, we look forward to introducing new concept vehicles and ideas to our enthusiasts. The Moab Easter Jeep Safari presents a unique and perfect opportunity to collect valuable insight from our most loyal customers.”

Loaded with an assortment of production and prototype Jeep Performance Parts, this year’s concept vehicles are built to be teasers and inspirations to customers and custom builders alike.

“When it comes to customization, no vehicle can match the Jeep Wrangler,” said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA. “This is why we worked very closely with the Jeep brand to develop an exclusive line of more than 200 parts and accessories to enhance – even more – Jeep Wrangler’s off-road capability to fit any customer’s lifestyle. Almost all Wrangler vehicles sold are fitted with at least one Mopar accessory, and you see this perfect combination between vehicle and accessories come to life every year at the Easter Jeep Safari.”

The seven concept cars are:

• Jeep® 4SPEED: a lightweight follow-up to two previous concepts

• Jeep Sandstorm: a Baja runner built for high-speed desert blitzing

• Jeep B-Ute: designed to be off-road ready with practical utility

• Jeep Wagoneer Roadtrip: luxury heritage design, rich in history and capable of tackling any terrain

• Nacho Jeep: a rolling catalog of Jeep Performance Parts available for the all-new Wrangler

• Jeep Jeepster: a mixture of the present and possible with heritage-inspired styling

• Jeep J-Wagon: elite street appeal united with off-road capability

Jeep 4SPEED

Light, quick and nimble, the Jeep 4SPEED concept is the latest in a line of lightweight Easter Jeep Safari concepts. Built “4SPEED,” this latest lightweight concept, following the popular Pork Chop concept in 2011 and Stitch concept in 2013, bolsters Wrangler’s off-road capability and performance through extensive weight savings, and showcases the all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine.

• Lightweight carbon fiber hood, high clearance fenders and rear tub

• Raked windshield

• Enlogated door openings

• Swept-back roll cage

• 22 inches shorter with the same wheelbase

• Dana 44 front and rear axles

• 18″ wheels and 35″ BFG tires.

• 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged engine w/ eight-speed automatic transmission.

Jeep Sandstorm

Inspired by Baja desert racers, the Jeep Sandstorm concept is all about blitzing long, sandy straightaways while still being capable of handling the daily driving duties. To accomplish this, the Sandstorm features off-road hardware that will handle both with ease, including an extreme-duty suspension system and a powertrain with excess power on tap.

• Baja look

• Vented carbon fiber hood

• Vented high clearance front and rear fender flares

• Rear mounted lay down style spare tire carrier

• Baja-inspired front and rear tube bumpers

• Modified rock rails

• Race-style fuel filler

• KC Carbon series lights

• Longarm four-link suspension

• Custom coilovers and bypass shocks

• 14″ Travel Front, 18″ travel rear

• 6.4-liter V-8 engine w/ six-speed manual transmission

Jeep B-Ute

The Jeep B-Ute concept is equipped with a variety of Jeep Performance Parts for the ultimate small package off-road adventure.

• Unique front and rear fascias and upper grille area

• Hood with heat extractors Wider flares.

• 1.5-inch lift kit

• Roof rack and rock rails

• 17-inch wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich T/A Baja Champion tires.

• 2.4-liter Tigershark engine w/ nine-speed automatic transmission.

Jeep Wagoneer Roadtrip

The Jeep Wagoneer Roadtrip stirs up nostalgic memories of going to Yellowstone National Park on a summer family vacation. This particular Wagoneer retains its heritage and charm as it continues to utilize its original steel body, while the chassis and drivetrain have been updated.

• Stretched five inches

• Wider track

• Reshaped wheel wells w/ custom fender flares

• Integrated rock rails

• Bottle Green architectural glass

• Boxed and reinforced frame

• Dana 44 front and rear axles with lockers

• Four-link suspension with coilover springs

• 17-inch steel wheels w/ 33-inch BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain tires

• 5.7-liter V-8 w/ four-speed automatic transmission.

Nacho Jeep

The Nacho Jeep serves as a rolling catalog loaded with selections from the Mopar brand’s Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) menu, offering a blueprint off-roaders can follow to create their own custom trail vehicle.

• 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine

• Bulged hood to accommodate the cold air intake

• Satin black Mopar grille

• Rubicon bumper with the Warn Winch kit.

• A-pillar and brush guard-mounted LED lights

• Automotive Lighting LED windshield header lights

• Rear off-road scouting light

• A 2-inch lift kit

• 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels w/ 37″ tires

• 2-inch-round tube doors

Jeep Jeepster

Based on a Wrangler Rubicon, this concept evokes the color palette and speedy styling of the 1966 Jeepster. The original’s classic two-tone graphic theme is mirrored on its modern-day counterpart with a Firecracker Red body, set off by a Bright White concept hardtop, chopped by two inches, and a Bright White custom windshield raked back 2.5 degrees to create a cropped, compact appearance.

• Rubicon fender flares

• Half doors

• Tri-color Jeepster hard badge.

• Bulged hood

• 8,000 lumens LED off-road lights in both 5- and 7-inch size

• A 2-inch lift kit

• 17″ wheels w/ 37-inch BF Goodrich KO2 tires

• Tubular roll cage

Jeep J-Wagon

The Jeep J-Wagon concept is personalized with Jeep Performance Parts to create a premium-styled vehicle equally at home on the trails and urban cityscapes. Starting as a Wrangler Sahara, the J-Wagon is painted a conceptual Warm Neutral Grey with warm-tinted glass, and complemented with subtle Brass Monkey touches throughout the exterior. The J-Wagon features a version of the JPP hood designed with a cutout kit to work with the available snorkel, an appropriate choice for the sealed-cabin style of the vehicle. The hood latch is Brass Monkey and further embellished with a black Willys logo.

• 5-inch LED lights

• Mopar black grille w/ body-color matching bezel trim

• Brass Monkey fog lamp bezels

• 17-inch slot-design wheels

• Cold air intake/Snorkel

SOURCE:

FCA US LLC Press Release

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

March 20, 2018