{"id":80576,"date":"2017-03-31T17:10:51","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T21:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/\/?p=80576"},"modified":"2023-10-30T16:13:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:13:27","slug":"7-awesome-jeep-concepts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/7-awesome-jeep-concepts\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Wildly Awesome Jeep Concepts For The 2017 Easter Jeep Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah is the cultural oasis of the off-road community. Each year, thousands of off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab to tackle the trails, canvass the outdoors, and soak in the sights. To mark the 51st anniversary of the event, the Jeep and Mopar brands will showcase some of their most unique concepts.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s truly a labor of love for the Jeep team to develop exciting, capable concept vehicles each year for Moab and the Easter Jeep Safari,\u201d said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand \u2013 FCA Global.<\/p>\n
This year’s concept collection employs both production and prototype Jeep Performance Parts. Mopar develops and builds the individual parts, ensuring each one can stand up to the rigors and challenges of off-road use. Jeep owners often seek these parts and accessories out to increase the capability of their vehicle.<\/p>\n
“These concept vehicles are a perfect example of how off-road enthusiasts can use Jeep Performance Parts to personalize and enhance the already outstanding Jeep capability, allowing them to face the toughest trails in the world,” said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA \u2013 Global.<\/p>\n
The concepts this year range and vary quite nicely in terms of performance and technology. Some of them have really slick designs, others have powerful engines; a couple have stellar lighting setups. Here are the seven concepts appearing at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari.<\/p>\n
The Jeep Grand One celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Grand Cherokee with a modernized take on the classic 1993 ZJ. The Grand One Concept features custom 18-inch lace-style wheels and high-clearance fender flares. The wheelbase is extended while subtle wood grain decorates the body. Inside, the original Grand Cherokee is alive and well, with \u201990s-inspired materials and touches, including a classic car phone.<\/p>\n
Just in case anybody calls while you are on the trials . . .<\/p>\n
And covering the trails should be of little concern with the Jeep Grand One’s 33-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM2 tires and 2-inch suspension lift. The front and rear axles are equipped with selectable locking differentials too. A 5.2-liter V8 engine, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, provides the necessary power.<\/p>\n