jeep shortcut concept multipurpose vehicle

jeep shortcut concept multipurpose vehicle: a carefully crafted take on the classic jeep ‘CJ-5’, this wrangler-based concept vehicle invokes the spirit of 1950’s americana with a shortened body and functional simplicity. exterior styling cues include a unique grille, hood, tailgate, front and rear wheel flares and custom chrome front and rear bumpers. a modified exhaust, 17-inch red steel wheels and 35-inch BF goodrich mud-terrain ‘T/A KM2’ tires allowing the jeep ‘shortcut’ to maintain the look of an icon.

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jeep performance parts featured on the ‘shortcut’ include a front and rear DANA 44 axle and a 2-inch lift with fox shocks, enabling the multipurpose vehicle to cross the most perilous of terrains. the overall body length has been reduced by 26 inches including bumpers and spare tire, keeping the ‘shortcut’ concept vehicle light and maneuverable on the trails.

engine: 3.6 liter pentastar V6, mated to 5 speed automatic transmission

inside, the simple yet functional interior features low-back red leather bucket seats with eye-catching tartan inserts that appear to reference the scottish ‘royal stewart’ clan. a red ball shifter handle, four-point safety cage and mopar all-weather mats finishes the interior architecture. the jeep ‘shortcut’ is powered by the 3.6-liter pentastar V6 engine, and mated to a five speed automatic transmission.

red tartan interior complements exterior finish

‘mopar’s mission is to provide all fiat chrysler automotive vehicle owners with unique performance parts and accessories  to tailor vehicles to their individual lifestyles. nothing supports that more than demonstrating how we can equip jeep owners to take on some of the more extreme trails in the world’, comments mike manley, head of jeep brand – FCA global