The Easter Jeep Safari is an annual celebration of the previous and way forward for the Jeep model. Every year, Jeep presents a collection of ideas that discover new concepts for attainable new mannequin variants, new aftermarket components, and what may be executed with current aftermarket components.
Early Thursday, Jeep introduced its seven idea automobiles for 2023, together with 5 that discover the model’s previous and future and two extra that showcase concepts impressed by the big selection of Jeep Efficiency Components. All the ideas are drivable and a few of Jeep’s concepts may see manufacturing. They’re going to be proven off on the 2023 Easter Jeep Safari happening in Moab, Utah, from April 1-9. Here is a breakdown of every.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Idea
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Idea
This idea is a severe off-roader with aptitude. It incorporates a new as-yet unnamed magenta colour that is a follow-up to the Tuscadero pink Jeep launched a number of years in the past. Jeep says it is extra intense and appears purple indoors and brilliant pink within the solar. It is offset by gloss-black accents. The customized inside has a fur-lined glovebox as a result of why not.
The off-roading options embrace 37-inch BFG mud terrain tires on AEV beadlock wheels, an AccuAir suspension (out there for the Wrangler and Gladiator) that may increase the bottom clearance between 1.5 and 5.5 inches, AEV bumpers and spare tire service, and a Warn Zeon winch. Half doorways and an influence prime are additionally used for higher entry to the outside.
Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 Idea
Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 Idea
Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 Idea
This marks the third iteration of a battery electrical Wrangler, thus the identify. Jeep calls it a laboratory on wheels. Magneto first appeared in 2021, and annually Jeep has upped the facility. Magneto 3.0 incorporates a extra environment friendly axial flux motor that produces 285 hp in its commonplace mode (the identical because the V-6 it initially changed in 2021) and 650 hp in a “full beans” mode. Torque will increase from a max of 273 lb-ft in 2021 to 850 lb-ft final yr to 900 lb-ft this yr. Magneto 3.0 retains a 6-speed handbook transmission from the Hellcat Challenger, although it has been beefed as much as deal with the torque of the upgraded electrical motor. All of it rides on beefy entrance and rear axles, that are Dynatrac ProRock 60 and ProRock 80 items, respectively.
Sitting up entrance the place the engine can be, the motor exhibits below a transparent cowl on the hood. Batteries are scattered all through the Wrangler platform, and Jeep says the idea has 20% extra vary and power this yr, although vary is not the purpose of the idea. The car additionally has a selectable regen swap and provides an aggressive one-pedal setting that acts like 4WD Lo and permits for extra exact management when driving off-road.
The 40-inch tires on 20-inch wheels would definitely hinder vary however enhance off-road functionality. The physique additionally has some modifications this yr. The 2-door’s door openings have been pushed again 6.0 inches for simpler exit and entry, the B-pillars have been moved again 2.4 inches to suit a customized roll bar, the entrance fenders have been prolonged 2.0 inches rearward, and the windshield was laid again 12 levels for a chopped look.
Jeep says that is the final model of Magneto.
1978 Jeep Cherokee 4xe Idea
1978 Jeep Cherokee 4xe Idea
This resto-mod is a 1978 Cherokee physique tailored to a Wrangler Rubicon 4xe chassis and fitted with 37-inch BFGoodrich KM3 mud terrain tires. The trendy underpinnings embrace the 4xe powertrain, which consists of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and two electrical motors to make 375 hp. The physique was modified to suit the chassis, to work with the massive tires, and to enhance the general look. It makes use of the Wrangler Rubicon’s metallic bumper with a winch, and the tires are mounted on ’70s-style slotted mags however in a contemporary 17-inch measurement.
Whereas it is new beneath, it retains a Seventies vibe inside with an 8-track hi-fi participant, a “secret stash” field, a graffiti portray on the roof, and a retro search for its customized inside. It solely seats two and has a roll bar.
Jeep Scrambler 392 Idea
Jeep Scrambler 392 Idea
That is Jeep’s fourth idea with the goal of eradicating weight, after Pork Chop in 2011, Sew in 2013, and 4-Pace in 2021. It is based mostly on a four-door Rubicon however will get a brand new physique that turns it right into a small two-door pickup truck, or a Scrambler in Jeep parlance. Carbon fiber was used for the hood, entrance flares, rear quarter panels, and roof, and the rear of the car and tailgate got here from the Gladiator, although the rear fender flares have been widened. Like Magneto, the Scrambler 392 Idea has a windshield that is laid again 12 levels for a chopped-top look. It is painted Elegant inexperienced.
This idea additionally makes use of the AccuAir suspension with adjustable trip peak. Its 40-inch tires on 20-inch wheels actually do not offset any of the 375 kilos Jeep took out of the car. The inside will get a customized look with blue plaid seat inserts, however it looses the rear seats, carpet, and trim to avoid wasting weight. Extra weight was saved by eradicating the facility hardtop and doorways. With its lighter weight, the usual 470 hp from the 6.4-liter V-8 (392 cubic inches) ought to make this one quick off-roader.
Grand Wagoneer Overland Idea
Grand Wagoneer Overland Idea
Grand Wagoneer Overland Idea
The primary Grand Wagoneer to look on the Easter Safari is an overlanding idea that the model additionally known as Camp Lux. The total-size SUV sports activities radiused and flared wheel openings to suit 35-inch BFGoodrich mud terrain tires that present a 1.5-inch carry. Below the hood sits the high-output 510-hp model of the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6. The outside sports activities customized entrance and rear fascias and Industrial Inexperienced paint with gunmetal accents. Up entrance, it is outfitted with a Warn winch and laser lights.
The draw is the solar-powered RedTail Overland Skyloft camper tent with heating, air-con, lighting, web connectivity, a 6-foot mattress for 2, and an exterior ladder. To make approach for it, Jeep eliminated the second- and third-row seats, changed the inside carpet with a bedliner materials, used bedliner materials on the roof as nicely, and repurposed the rear sunroof to behave as a lure door to get into the camper tent. The tent itself is hard-sided carbon fiber on one aspect and has glass home windows.
The inside can also be a part of the overlanding life-style. The SUV retains the rear leisure system, and occupants can watch it in consolation from a pair of beanbag chairs. Jeep additionally provides an opulent throw rug, pillows, and ambient inside lighting.
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Sideburn Idea
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Sideburn Idea
The Sideburn Gladiator was constructed to point out off Jeep Efficiency Components. It is buttressed up entrance by a headlamp and grille guard that folds right down to act as a bench, and it is packaged to work with a Warn winch. The doorways are changed with half doorways, and 11.0-inch TYRI rectangular LED lights sit on the windshield header. A 2.0-inch carry package with Bilstein remote-reservoir shocks improves off-road functionality and makes room for 37-inch BFGoodrich tires.
The mattress has an idea Gladiator sport bar constructed from carbon fiber and metal. The bar has mattress steps on either side and incorporates a mid-shelf with tie-downs to retailer packing containers, plus T-track rails on prime to mount bikes or kayaks. Additionally discovered within the mattress are Molle panels for storage, RotoPaX containers for liquid storage, a mount for a 37-inch spare tire, and a brand new tailgate. Jeep even consists of sideburn badges for the idea.
The inside is upholstered in Viennese Replicate (red-brown) nappa leather-based to distinction with the Photo voltaic Flash Yellow physique. Energy comes from Jeep’s 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Departure Idea
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Departure Idea
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Departure Idea
Departure is a Wrangler Rubicon 4xe with flat fenders that enhance clearance for the 37-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires. It additionally has rock rails, a Warn winch, Molle panels within the rear, the 11.0-inch TYRI lights, a headlight/grille guard, and a couple of.0-inch carry package from Sideburn.
It makes use of Jeep Efficiency Components’ out there tube doorways and has an identical tube tailgate. The tailgate has entrance or rear going through positions. When going through rearward, the spare sits excessive so it does not intrude with the departure angle, and going through the spare ahead truly improves the departure angle.
Inside, it is upholstered in Katzkin leather-based in mild Acorn Squash and darker Carnegie Corridor brown colours. It additionally has an simply washable vinyl flooring with drains and a process bar on the sprint to mount a cellphone, GoPros, or sprint cams. Departure sports activities Darkish Harbor blue paint.
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