Will the 2017 Jeep JL Wrangler Target the "Soft" SUV Market?
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JKUndaunted
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I was under the impression that the jk was a massive success with huge sales figures. Why would it need to change. I cant see them using independent suspension or a unibody. If they do it will be the end of the line in my opinion.
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gtony12
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Sorry Eddie. But I will let you be the giune pig on this one then see what you can do with it then go from there. :thumbup:Sent from my SCH-I545 using WAYALIFE mobile app
KingCopperhead
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Increasingly stringent government regulations on fuel economy. It's a strain on automakers. Look up "C. A. F. E" regulations. In a nuteshell: they state that an auto maker's entire lineup of vehicles must meet a certain average mpg.
It's a shame.
Glad I bought my 14 jk, I'll build it and keep it forever. Still have the TJ that I bought brand new in 1997, so keeping my jeep for a long time isn't a problem.
On an optimistic note, who knows: maybe jeep will find a way to incorporate an effective ifs for the wrangler. Clearly it will be more expensive to modify, it will lack the benefits of a live axle. When people are as passionate as wrangler owners are, any change is often going to be met with criticism. In the meantime, we have our jks (and other older jeeps) if the new jeep sucks, that just means we don't have to spend 40k on a new one, and can open up the mod budgets.
It will hurt to see the brand take a downturn though. It's such an amazing legacy that these jeeps share. Nobody wants to see that tarnished. It's like Joe Montana playing for the Chiefs after he left the 49ers lol
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It's a shame.
Glad I bought my 14 jk, I'll build it and keep it forever. Still have the TJ that I bought brand new in 1997, so keeping my jeep for a long time isn't a problem.
On an optimistic note, who knows: maybe jeep will find a way to incorporate an effective ifs for the wrangler. Clearly it will be more expensive to modify, it will lack the benefits of a live axle. When people are as passionate as wrangler owners are, any change is often going to be met with criticism. In the meantime, we have our jks (and other older jeeps) if the new jeep sucks, that just means we don't have to spend 40k on a new one, and can open up the mod budgets.
It will hurt to see the brand take a downturn though. It's such an amazing legacy that these jeeps share. Nobody wants to see that tarnished. It's like Joe Montana playing for the Chiefs after he left the 49ers lol
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JKMag
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I guess we have to expect some changes with any vehicle because of CAFE standards driving manufacturers R&D and design. With that being said, I would be ok with an IFS and/or IRS as others have said companies will adjust to the new market to stay in business.
The couple things that I think could kill the Wrangler for me personally would be:
1. Discontinue removable Soft/Hard top.
2. Radically change the iconic 7 grill boxy wrangler design.
3. Change Body on Frame to Unibody.
The couple things that I think could kill the Wrangler for me personally would be:
1. Discontinue removable Soft/Hard top.
2. Radically change the iconic 7 grill boxy wrangler design.
3. Change Body on Frame to Unibody.
Most automakers simply take the federal fine each year they don't make the regulation. I don't feel this is their #1 concern.
turbineguy
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LOL!! Truth be told, I'm seriously thinking about getting one of them new Jeep BU Renegades too :crazyeyes:
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I am as well, I'm not sure why they want to pretend it's something it's not.,
There's only one jeep, the wrangler.
:cheesy: That's awesome. I'm already starting to talk to a few people about making parts for it
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
:cheesy: That's awesome. I'm already starting to talk to a few people about making parts for it
Hopefully it pulls the mpg's as stated. I need a high mpg 4wd.
Mitrig
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Lol I get 8mpg on the highway and 16 in the city anything is better than that ahah
Speculation is that with it's new 9 speed tranny, it's supposed to get in the 30+ MPG range.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Yeah, me to. Driving 100 miles plus a day from 200 feet to 4,000 is not good on the pocket..
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
If it's over 30 mpg, I will be buying one. When's the release date?
So far, word had it we might see a December release in North America. Hard to say for sure being that Chrysler is being kind of tight lipped about it. If I could guess, they are probably waiting on the new 9-speed transmission to be finished. Same thing happened with the KL Cherokee.
StrizzyChris
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Mitrig
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I have a few friend engineerig friends who work in the design dept now I'm goin to harass them for answers