The Crew Chief 715 is described in the company’s press material as “a salute to legendary Jeep military service vehicles” . Based on the Wrangler Unlimited, the open-air off-roader features 40-inch military tires, an on-board air compressor system, and a five-foot cargo bed, among other modifications. It’s also fitted with 17-inch red steel wheels wrapped in 35-inch BF Goodrich MT tyres, while a two-inch lift kit with Fox shocks is present.
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The cabin is kitted out with leather bucket seats (with canvas inserts), Mopar all-weather mats, a media centre with a centrally located navigational compass, and switchgear inspired by the aviation industry.
FC 150. A throwback among a group of concepts based on current-production Jeeps, the FC 150 concept features a CJ-5 body from the 1956-65 era built on a 2005 Wrangler chassis.
Cutting to the part everyone wants to read about first, the Jeep Trailcat is a Wrangler with the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V-8 shoved under the hood, plus a six-speed manual. The Trailcat also has a chopped windscreen, an extended wheelbase, Dana 60 axles, custom fender flares, an off-road focused suspension, as well as 17-inch beadlock wheels with 39.5-inch BF-Goodrich Krawler T/A KX rubber.
It’s not just a rugged-looking rig, the machine is configured for some serious off-roading with 37-inch tires, a 2-inch lift, a Jeep Performance Parts Rubicon winch and Dana 44 front/rear axles.
The Jeep Comanche is a tiny off-road pickup truck that’s bristling with Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts.
The other concept auto previewed is known as the Jeep Crew Chief. Power comes from a 4.0-litre PowerTech six and a three-speed automatic.
Next, is the Jeep Shortcut – a different take on the CJ-5. It’s based on the Renegade, plus a wheelbase that’s 6-inches longer and a cool soft top.
Easter Jeep Safari runs March 19-27 in Moab, Utah.
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FCA appears to have put extra effort building unique concept vehicles for the latest Jeep jamboree, celebrating the Safari’s 50th year and the brand’s 75th anniversary. Thousands are expected to visit the Utah township for the festival, according to Jeep.
