Theories on the Next Jeep Wrangler

Posted on July 3, 2015 by baysideadmin

Jeep is currently hard at work not only getting Wranglers out the factory door to the buyers, but also on getting ready to give the Wrangler a new design. While nothing has been shown to hint at what to expect from this, that hasn’t stopped anyone from trying to piece together ideas from what we already know. One such writer for Four Wheeler did just that and has some evidence to back up his thoughts.

One of the bigger Jeep events is the Moab Easter Safari. As it is with the rest, this year’s had Jeep bring along a number of concept Jeeps to show off to their fans. This year’s models were of all shapes and sizes. While there was nothing there to hint at what a Wrangler update would be, Fred Williams has a theory.

“Take it with a grain of salt. Jeep will build the next Wrangler with four eventual body styles, not just two: a lightweight two-door, a four-door Unlimited, a pickup truck, and a Wagoneer.”

Where is this idea coming from? It’s based on thinking of what the future holds due to new emission and mileage standards. Jeep is going to have a rougher road ahead than most to keep up with the regulations. “However, the 2013 Moab saw a super-lightweight concept known as Stich with a fabric body and slim trim lightened parts. This is a hint to a future lightweight Jeep two-door in order to meet stringent standards based on footprint.”

Check out the rest of the article to see his full thoughts. It is hard not to agree that Jeep will have to jump through numerous hoops to get the new Wrangler around harder regulations. What do you want to see in the next Wrangler?

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Jeep Renegade Trailhawk is a Great Entry to Off-Road

Posted on June 16, 2015 by baysideadmin

The Jeep Renegade was built as a new stepping stone into the world that is Jeep. It is the lower entry point for many new drivers and is meant to be an incredible value to those same drivers. But Jeeps are most notable for their ability to off-road, That is what many fans will say is the marking of a true Jeep. The Renegade, despite its smaller size, is still quite capable at hanging with the other Jeeps.

The Master Herald breaks down the information on the Renegade Trailhawk, showing its prowess off-road. Referencing Ezra Dyer of Yahoo Autos drive of the Trailhawk through Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina, they show that the Renegade managed to impress the writer. Dyer was surprised by the capability of the Renegade Trailhawk and found that it performed extremely well in the off-road trails he subjected it to.

That doesn’t even begin to mention the numerous accolades the Renegade has picked up since hitting showfloors. Numerous outlets, such as Kelley Blue Book, have put the Renegade on their most fun SUVs lists. KBB also named it one of their coolest cars for 2015. The Renegade Trailhawk is the perfect entry level Jeep for many new drivers and even with a smaller frame, that doesn’t mean it can’t handle the off-road.

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Jeep Compass and Patriot Replacement Spotted!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by baysideadmin

Many aspects of Fiat-Chrysler’s previously announced five-year strategy have yet to come to pass. So far, everything seems to be in line as some models get ready to get put away and to be replaced that new vehicles. As part of the Jeep brand, the Patriot and the Compass are going away for a time and will be getting a new Jeep to replace the two. What it should be in theory is a half-way point between the new starter Jeep Renegade and the new popular Jeep Cherokee. That Jeep, or at least a prototype, was spotted in the open.

Jeep wasn’t too shy about it either. It was the first public road test of this new unnamed Jeep. Motor Authority got their hands on the pictures and, sadly in this case, the prototype looks to be not too different from the Renegade. It makes sense that the newest design for a Jeep, the Renegade, would be the starter platform for anything new to come into the Jeep brand.

Another look, as Motor Authority shows, that this isn’t simply a Renegade. The test mule shown in the shots has a longer rear section. What else is known isn’t what is seen in the prototype and that is that the new nine-speed automatic transmission will likely be an option and all-wheel drive will also probably be available.

What would you like to see in the new Jeep slated to replace the Patriot and the Compass? Let us know in the comments.

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