Next Gen Wrangler To Be Unibody And Aluminum - Will This Piss Off The Hardcore Off Roader?

The next-generation Jeep Wrangler may be built off a unibody platform, feature smaller and turbocharged engines, and switch to an aluminum body, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

Such significant changes to the hot-selling SUV would likely mean leaving its longtime, historic production site in Toledo, Ohio, Marchionne said today.

 

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ParadoX - 10/2/2014 8:08:27 PM

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Who cares? Most of them will never leave the road. Chrysler needs to focus on the majority of its customers and do what is right by them. Namely increase fuel economy by decreasing weight.

ricks0me - 10/2/2014 8:22:42 PM

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ParadoX: I was going to disagree with you, but you are correct. Most Jeeps do not leave the road. I had 2 over a 13 year period. Never left the road.

MDarringer - 10/2/2014 8:28:26 PM

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It will piss off the faithful ONLY if it loses capability

scenicbyway12 - 10/2/2014 10:03:32 PM

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Yes it will, it pisses me off, and I've owned 5 Jeeps. @Paradox 60% Percent of Wrangler and over 80% of Rubicon owner, so that is the majority