2029 Wrangler news

[GP NOIR]

IFS doesn’t stay as solidly planted through “frame twister” type obstacles as solid axles do. IFS doesn’t seem to hold up as well to trail abuse. If Jeep converts the Wrangler to IFS, you can count on portals becoming even more popular.

 

[bobfriesenhahn]

They've already done a lot of that with the later JKs and even more so with the JL. What they haven't done yet is IFS. Would be nice if they offered a solid axle version as well. It'd be kinda like how they offered a 2WD and a 4WD option for the JK when it first came out.

Most of the JL Wrangler dash is based on an Alpha Romeo design. I recently saw a review of a new Alpha Romeo sports car and was startled by the many identical features on the JL. The buttons on the AC controls part of the dash were physically the same, and many of the buttons had the same artwork.

And of course the 2.0T motor is an Alpha Romeo design.

This means that Jeep has been using modern stuff used on other vehicles.

 

[JT@623]

Guess I better not crash another one. I don’t want IFS if I did I’d buy the bronco raptor

 

[TrailHunter]

If they are going to change to IFS... probably better off just getting a Bronco.

 

[epriev]

Imagine if jeep offered a dealer installed solid axle swap kit when they switch the wrangler & gladiator to IFS. If Jeep doesnt design one, someone will. I would think long arm kits would be the norm with a swap.

IFS is inevitable with more safety regulations and higher mpg standards. They just need to keep the wheel well large enough for upgrades. They could use removable cladding/fenders to shrink the opening for the soccer moms on 29s.

 

[wayoflife]

What is the difference between the proposed J70 wrangler and the bronco or a hummer? Seems like it’s not a wrangler anymore.

Actually, I think it's more of what's the difference between a hummer and a bronco compared to an old Jeep MUTT



Yep, Kaiser Jeep did it first back in 1959 and with IRS too.

 

[JT@623]

Factory portals as an option

 

[Scoop315]

I know it's just an AI rendering of what it may possibly look like but... it wouldn't surprise me in the least if square headlights were coming as well LOL
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That said, I have a feeling the article is pretty spot on.

Mahindra, here we come!

 

[Scoop315]

If they go IFS, INEOS would be the only SFA optioned SUV in North America, I think.

Would I have to buy a Trash-A-Roo and a skottle?