Jeep Is Considering A Pickup Truck Version Of Its Wrangler

Jeep is toying with the idea of getting back into the pickup truck game, said the company's CEO Mike Manley. If it does, we could be seeing a pickup truck version of Jeep's popular Wrangler model some time in the relatively near future. Alongside talk about the possible future pickup model, Jeep also unveiled a new pickup-based Wrangler concept model, giving enthusiasts an idea of what this potential future model will look like. There's no mistaking it as anything other than a Jeep or a pickup truck, but it deviates enough from both to stand out while, in some ways, appearing akin to a Hummer.

The new pickup truck concept is one of several the company has introduced today, but it is most notable because of its non-SUV designation. Manley praised the idea of a truck, but it does present some potential troubles for the auto maker, which is currently contemplating how such an undertaking could be done without unnecessary transition headaches.

Said Manley, "I am a huge fan of a pickup truck in the Jeep brand. Not just because of the history — it has been part of our history over the years — but also because it is one of the top subjects of topics that we have for discussion with our customers."

Called the Red Rock Responder, this Wrangler features LED headlights and fog lamps, off-road lamps, and A-pillar lamps. 37-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 tires, a 4-inch JPP lift, Fox shocks, both axles are Dana 60s, there's cold-air intake, off-road rails, Warn winch, side cargo boxes, accessory kit, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, soft tool bags, a recovery kit, Mopar Katzkin leather seats, a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, and auto transmission. The concept will be shown off at the Easter Jeep Safari.

VIA: Detroit Free Press