On 4/13/06, Jason Bleazard <dml@bleazard.net> wrote:
>
> Terrible Tom wrote:
> >
> > Errrr - I dunno guys - I just can't make up my mind if I like it or not.
>
> To tell the truth, I'm undecided on the look. But, the appearance is
> not what attracts me to Jeeps. For me, it's about function over
> fashion. This is a Real Jeep with an open top and actual cargo room
> inside. It's like an XJ with a top and doors that come off and
> windshield that folds down and available with a factory Rubicon package
> with 32" tires. I like the current Unlimited model, and I like having
> the idea of the second set of doors to improve access. I'd have to see
> it in person before deciding if the extra doors actually make things
> easier or more cumbersome. Since we don't carry human passengers that
> often, my criteria are somewhat different.
I agree, the second set of doors is a huge improvement. Both in
function and appearance - the current Unlimited looks really weird to
me. Now that you're comparing it to the XJ, I'm wondering if this
vehicle is an "apology" of sorts to the hardcore Jeep loyalists for
killing the XJ.
It looks really promising.
> > Also - did anyone hear anything about this Jeep? This seems to have
> > been kept under wraps pretty good because it seems to have just been
> > dropped on the circuit like a bomb shell. I would have thought we'd
> > have heard rumors?
>
> They've been floating concepts since the Dakar in 1997
> (http://www.allpar.com/model/jeep/dakar-icon.html, also check out the
> Rescue from 2004
> http://www.allpar.com/model/concepts/concepts-2004.html). Rumors have
> been flying around since then that they were on the verge of putting a
> 4-door Wrangler in to production, I guess it was just a matter of time.
I think this version has been expected/speculated for quite a while.
My reaction, after "woah, cool!" was "well it's about time they did
it." Like you said, Jason, they've been doing 4-door concepts for a
long time and people have been waiting for this to happen.
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