Jeep Pickup is Still on the Way!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by baysideadmin

That Jeep Pickup is still coming according to Mike Manley, the head of Jeep Brand.

Speaking from a product preview, Manely spoke about the anticipated new pick up and that it will be appearing on dealership showrooms at the first half of 2017. He did pepper a bit of caution to drivers in the announcement, however. He said that putting a Jeep Pickup out will have a cost associated with it, seeming to hint that the Jeep Pickup may be seen a premium purchase.

Manley went on to say that Jeep is working hard on the Compass and Patriot replacement. This new model is being called by the Jeep engineers as the C-SUV and is planned to be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November with it then winding up on the showroom by early 2017. This new Jeep will be using the Renegade’s platform and will still likely be called either the Compass or Patriot.

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New Jeep Pickup Maybe a Fiat-Chrysler Problem Solver

Posted on September 7, 2015 by baysideadmin

The idea of a new Jeep pickup has picked up a lot of steam. Jeep appears to be moving on with finally producing one and getting into the hands and driveways of people who’ve been clamoring for one for years. While no official statement has been made yet, nor has a name or look been given, it is expected that soon Jeep will give the people what they want. Building this new Jeep pickup does more than just satiate the fans, it may also solve two major issues for Fiat-Chrysler.

In an op-ed for Nasdaq, the new Jeep pickup could potentially help out FCA in two areas. The first is in construction. The news of the Jeep pickup first appeared when news broke that the factory in Toledo, Ohio that is responsible for Wranglers will also be making this new pickup. The problem is that the Wrangler has been extremely popular of late and in order to keep up with demand, the factory would need to be expanded. Due to the cost, Marchionne considered moving the Wrangler production to another factory, but that idea turned out to be extremely unpopular as politicians and fans voiced their concerns. By having this factory take over for the pickup, it resolves this complicated situation.

“The solution is elegant, not least because it should keep the Toledo factory very busy… Dealers get more Wranglers to sell, the Cherokee gets moved to a place where more can be built – and the Toledo factory gets another profitable product to keep it busy.”

The second problem the pickup is a solution to is the demand from a new market. As previously stated, while fan demand has always been there, this increase of demand and sales for SUVs and pickups has many automakers scrambling to get new vehicles out for buyers. The Jeep pickup would be a major benefit to the company and give them a leg in the midsize SUV market that is really starting to pick up steam.

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Could a Jeep Grand Cherokee Pickup Happen?

Posted on May 7, 2015 by baysideadmin

A few years ago, Jeep President Mike Manley mentioned that Jeep was looking into making a Jeep brand pickup. Seeing as how it hasn’t surfaced until this point, it leaves one to wonder if this was an idea that was scrapped or if Jeep has been working on it all this time. In a moment of speculation, Carscoops decided to pick up this point again and ask the question, why can’t Jeep make the Grand Cherokee a pickup?

The article features a clever rendering of what a Jeep pickup could look like. Taking a look at it, it does leave one wondering why Jeep hasn’t attempted something in the years since Manley mentioned it. As the writer states, a rendering is one thing, but it does show how perfect a Grand Cherokee is for this experiment.

“How hard would it be for Jeep, really, to modify the rear end of the current model?”

They go on to ponder if the reason nothing has been tried yet is because of the work Jeep is doing on the all-new Wrangler. The pickup market is hot right now, but could Chrysler be afraid of cooling down the progress of the Ram trucks with a Jeep? It may just be waiting for the right time, or it could’ve just been a wonderful dream on Manley’s part.

Would you like to see a Jeep Grand Cherokee pickup?

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