- Jeep has six new concepts that will be revealed at this year’s Easter Jeep Safari.
- Concepts included the rugged Grand Wagoneer and the 42-year-old Cherokee.
- The Easter Jeep Safari takes place in Moab from March 28 to April 5.
This year is the 60th anniversary of the Easter Jeep Safari, an off-road event in Moab, Utah, that attracted thousands of Jeep fanatics. Jeep, the brand, will also be present, using the venue to launch several new concepts highlighting available customization options and other concepts that may be available in the future.
At this year’s event, Jeep showed off six new concepts. The oldest is based on a 1984 Jeep Cherokee, while the Wrangler, Gladiator, and Grand Wagoneer make up the rest. Missing from this launch is a powerful version of the new Cherokee with its hybrid engine, but perhaps we’ll see something next year.
The Easter Jeep Safari takes place in Moab from March 28 to April 5. Here are six new concept cars that Jeep is showing off.
Jeep Wrangler Platform 715
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The Wrangler Anvil 715 is a land vehicle that follows the rugged aesthetic introduced on last year’s Bug Out 4xe Concept. It has a restyled front end inspired by the SJ Jeeps of the 1960s, a custom non-removable roof with skylight and integrated roof rack, and heavy-duty steel bumpers.
Under the hood is a 6.4-liter V8 engine that produces 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque.
Inside, the Jeep, based on the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, features specially upholstered seats.
Buzzcut Jeep Wrangler
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The Wrangler Buzzcut is hard to miss with its Vitamin C orange and black exterior. It also has a fastback-style roof with a two-inch drop, which Jeep offsets with a two-inch suspension lift and 37-inch tires. This concept has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which normally makes 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, but this one has been upgraded with a Mopar cold-air intake.
Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) includes steel bumpers, A-pillar lights, snorkels, fuel door covers, rock rails and more. Inside, the Jeep has special performance seats, orange seat belts and accessory rails.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Commander
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The Wagoneer Commander Concept is a stealth-inspired creation with 35-inch tires and 20-inch alloy wheels. It has a custom roof rack with integrated lighting, custom skid plates, and custom graphics, while Jeep left the cabin untouched.
The Wagoneer Commander concept was supposed to show how a luxury-oriented SUV could serve as a customizable and capable off-road base.
Jeep Wrangler Laredo
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The Wrangler Laredo is for those who like to keep things simple. It is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, which produces 285 hp and 260lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed manual transmission. It has a two-inch suspension lift from JPP, 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 37-inch tires, and a manual Sky.
Slider concept. Inside, Jeep swapped the carpet for vinyl flooring, installed durable cloth seats, and added an onboard air system mounted on the rear gate.
Red Rock Jeep Gladiator
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The Red Rock Gladiator features a variety of JPP parts, including 17-inch beadlock wheels with 37-inch tires, a steel front bumper with Warn steel, rock rails, door sill guards, high-performance wiper blades and an off-road recovery kit.
It also has custom graphics and a rolling tailgate cargo tray. Inside there are JPP handles and Armorlite flooring. Under the hood is a 3.6-liter V6 engine.
Jeep Cherokee XJ Pioneer
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The Jeep Cherokee XJ Pioneer is a slightly modified 1984 model. It has a two-inch suspension lift with a quick-release sway bar, rides on custom 17-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires, and features custom carbon fiber fender flares.
Inside, Jeep kept the Cherokee true to the original, but added some unique touches, like a custom cooler.
Motorcycle Pickup1: It’s always fun to see what Jeep brings to the Easter Jeep Safari. The automaker frequently reviews future aftermarket improvements, using customer feedback to improve its products and parts.
