SPIED: What Does The Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler NEED To SUCCEED? Turbo Power? Aluminum Construction?

SPIED: What Does The Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler NEED To SUCCEED? Turbo Power? Aluminum Construction?
The Jeep Wrangler is an Agent favorite. Just go ask Agent 001, he can't seem to get enough of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) Jeep Wrangler.

Here's the thing though: He's not alone.

The Wrangler is immensely popular and it's easy to see why. Relatively speaking, it's cheap, it is an automotive icon and they can take a beating on- or off-road. Oh, and there's a massive aftermarket scene for this vehicle. That means buyers can trick them out to the hilt or personalize them in a multitude of ways.

There's just one thing, however. It is quite dated. While Jeep has made a significant effort to update the product from a cage with four wheels to a now pseudo-luxury cage with wheels, it could be even better. Of course it may be problematic when it comes to enhancing it without losing the character that makes the Wrangler special, but that's another story for another day.

The BIG news here is that FCA's next-generation Jeep Wrangler was nabbed out and in the open by Brian Williams' crew. Clearly in the early stages of research and development, the all-new Wrangler was covered in heavy camouflage.

As you'd expect with a Wrangler, the vehicle appears to keep its cage-like cockpit; however, there are some small changes. Note the greater rake in the windshield? How about the peculiar proportions on the vehicles front end? Could an all-new, larger motor be in the works? We hope so. Also, it sure does have a peculiar "stance."

We're a wee bit curious though: What do YOU think the all-new Wrangler NEED to SUCCEED in the hottest SUV market probably ever? Does it need a better engine and transmission? How about lighter, aluminum construction to improve its dynamics and fuel efficiency?

Let us know, Spies, we're all ears!

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MDarringerMDarringer - 5/7/2016 9:34:49 AM
+1 Boost
It needs:

(1) not to deviate stylistically from the CJ/Wrangler formula.

(2) ruggedness must be paramount

(3) durability must be excellent

(4) engine choices need to grow turbo 4 diesel, V6, V6 turbodiesel, and possibly a V8.


PUGPROUDPUGPROUD - 5/7/2016 9:48:05 AM
+2 Boost
V8, 300 hp, manual, motorized roof retractor.


HenryNHenryN - 5/7/2016 2:21:15 PM
+3 Boost
Make it smaller to the size of early 2000's TJ version, and keep all the goodies as listed above.


MDarringerMDarringer - 5/7/2016 5:07:58 PM
0 Boost
I'm assuming there will be two wheelbases. The thing to do would be to do a smaller Jeep "dune buggy" vehicle, which I think WOULD sell.


TomMTomM - 5/7/2016 9:56:47 PM
+3 Boost
The fact is - no one really produces a vehicle that is quite like a wrangler - in its price range. AND that is the key. Other pseudo "military" vehicles like it are far more expensive. GM might have been able to make a competitor under the Hummer brand - when it produced them - BUT a Hummer would have been quite a bit more expensive. The Mercedes is too.

While I suspect that there will be new engines - I doubt they would put the Hemi in the Wrangler. FCA already is having problems meeting the Gs Mileage requirements.


Dexter1Dexter1 - 5/8/2016 7:53:46 AM
0 Boost
How about upping the build quality so that 1/2 inch gaps and sharp metal edges sticking out everywhere are eliminated? I know Wranglers are supposed to be rugged—but for a $43,000 vehicle, it shouldn't be ragged.


MDarringerMDarringer - 5/8/2016 11:15:28 AM
0 Boost
With all of the realigning of production space for Jeep and Ram, I really think Sergio will sell both either to a company like Hyundai--which makes tremendous sense--or to the Chinese.

You are correct on the build quality being a bit lacking.

After my worn out Mustang Grande died, I bought a nice looking--but worn out because that was all I could afford--Jeep Cherokee and the fit of the panels was probably acceptable for the time it was built (1989) though it was far from perfect. The gap around the perimeter of the hood was large.

Given how many utterly affordable cars have excellent fit and finish these days, upping the ante should be a given.


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