2019 Jeep Safari Easter concepts: All gladiators, all the time

By far the coolest thing about the annual Easter Jeep Safari is that all point concepts that Jeep built for the event are legitimate runners. No matter whether it's a zero-production vehicle or a mobile display for Mopar's newest parts, all must be able to deal with the off-road abuse that Moab , Utah, offer.

With the Gladiator 2020 which brings a to pick up Back to the Jeep lineup, it's no surprise that this year's concepts are all trucks. There are some great plates here, ranging from cool devious to interesting life-style examples, which provide a sampling of the upgrading capabilities of the very latest Jeep. Here is an overview of the six concepts.

Exit

As its name indicates, the Jeep Wayout turns the Jeep new van in the ultimate land vehicle to find a way out of civilization in the desert. With a gladiator Rubicon painted in green Gator as a starting point, a 2-inch lifting kit is installed to provide extra ground clearance. A set of 17-inch old-fashioned steel wheels, wrapped in 37-inch Falken Wildpeak M / T tires, further increases clearance to better clear obstacles. When conditions are difficult, a 12,000-pound Warn winch is also installed on the steel front bumper.

The concept is based on the Pentastar V6 3.6-liter screwed to an eight-speed automatic transmission largely in stock. The only exception is that the engine breathes through a Jeep Performance Parts tuba, helping it to move better in the water. Carrying extra fuel is not a problem with two built – in petrol cans in the bed and an on – board air compressor allowing users to venture further out of the network.

Once at a campsite, the Wayout is equipped with a roof tent for two people perched on a custom bed rack with an integrated ladder for easy access. The establishment of a covered seating area is also done easily with a 270 degree canopy. The equipment will also allow you to get to your destination safely and dry thanks to the lockable bridge lockable storage system.

Flatbill

Inspired by the motocross lifestyle, the Flatbill is a visibly loud version of the gladiator Rubicon. Named after flat-billed baseball hats, the concept carries a ventilated carbon fiber hood and flared fenders designed according to those found on cross bikes. A shorter front bumper improves the angle of approach, while the starting angle also increases with the redesigned bed lowerings and the tubular rear bumper.

The concept bed is designed to carry two off-road motorcycles, with loading and unloading being facilitated by removing the tailgate in favor of the sliding ramps. The Dynatrac Pro-Rock 60 front and rear axles, 4-inch custom lift kit and larger rear-bumper shocks allow the Flatbill to carry motorcycles almost anywhere. It's all about 20-inch wheels wrapped in big 40-inch Maxxis tires.

Inside, Flatbill's floor panels are covered with a yellow bed liner and seat inserts trimmed with a motocross jacket material. With wild dashboard graphics and yellow accent seams, the designers wanted to give the environment a bright and trendy vibe.

The Pentastar V6 engine operates with an eight-speed automatic transmission. To slightly increase the power, a Mopar cold air intake system is installed.

M-715 five quarters

Following the last year very cool Wagoneer Roadtrip, Jeep found a 1968 M-715 on Craigslist to serve as the basis for this year's resto-mod. The name "five quarters" refers to old Jeep trucks that were one-quarter ton vehicles. The gladiator-based M-715 military vehicle was completely redone, with the exception of the frame, doors, windshield and parts of the original cabin that were salvaged, but modified according to the concept.

On the outside, a carbon fiber front section replaces the old steel panels and the convertible sunroof is cut 3.5 inches. At the back, a custom aluminum bed is composed of perforated panels and water-jet pieces on the sides. The wooden slats are used on the ground. For added body protection, functional crash barriers and a Gladiator Rubicon modified steel front bumper are installed. The entire vehicle carries a brushed metal finish and rolls on 20-inch heel-lock wheels covered with 40-inch Maxxis terrain tires.

The cabin adopts a new Jeep Wrangler seats without headrests and aluminum, water-jet tips on the dashboard and door panels. To accommodate the gearbox and transfer, the designers used a former 8-71 booster to keep the industrial aura of five quarters inside. Like the Flatbill, the floors are also covered with a bed liner.

Finally, there's plenty of power available under the hood with the 6.2 liter supercharged Hemi V8 delivering 707 horsepower from the Hellcat models. Why not like that?

J6

With a van that has finally returned to the range, Jeep tinkers with the idea of ​​a long cab and long cab in the J6 concept. Based on the foundations of the Wrangler Unlimited, designers turned to the 1978 Honcho to take inspiration from the style of the two-door pickup. It is covered with a shiny metallic bright blue paint color that is a hot rendition of an original shade of 1978. The fender and hatchback badges are also made in vintage characters.

Look closely and you can probably choose gladiator parts like the hood and the front Rubicon modified bumper with 2-inch steel stabilizer bars for extra off-road protection. On the sides, the Gladiator's rock rails have been reinforced with extensions of 2-inch steel tubes. At the rear, the 6-foot bed (12 inches longer than the standard Gladiator) features a throw-away bed liner and features a steel roll cage and spare tire holder. may contain a 37 inch tire. One thing that should not be a problem is night driving at night with a total of 10 5-inch LED lights scattered around the outside of the J6, each capable of producing 4,800 lumens.

The Katzkin leather seats are dressed in the interior with matching blue stitching on the body and a handful of Mopar accessories, including a pedal kit, all-season floor coverings and sill plates. door. A removable hardtop prototype covers the cabin.

The Jeep Performance Parts 2-inch lift kit and 37-inch BFGoodrich large tires mounted on 17-inch wheels are unmatched strengths for the J6. And finally, to get a little more punch from the 3.6-liter engine, a cold air intake was installed.

Gladiator's Gravity

Even if gladiator Gravity is a concept, it is something that customers can create today by making a foray into the Jeep Performance Parts catalog with a reserve of 8,000 USD. With the exception of some custom graphics, all the parts used on Gravity, the climber's theme, are among the more than 200 pieces available at launch.

To add flexibility to transport, Gravity has two complex systems. The first being a freight carrier basket that amounts to Mopar sleepers hold objects such as tents, folding chairs, rope and other objects that may be exposed to the elements. The other is a platform truck platform system with lockable drawers to keep things like clothes and food safe and dry.

For an ultimate outdoor experience, the Punk N Metallic Orange Gravity Door Jeep Performance Parts 2 inch steel tube doors. A mesh sunbonnet is also installed offering a bit of sun shade, while retaining the topless feel. To strengthen the body's side protection, attach the sturdier and wider anti-pebble rails, while the accessory LEDs illuminate night-time visibility.

In terms of performance, the Gravity receives a rise of 2 inches and tires BFGoodrich of 35 inches mounted on wheels of 17 inches. The 3.6-liter V6 engine delivers a little more power with a cold air intake system and a cat-back exhaust system.

JT Scrambler

To return to the retro-inspired model, the JT Scrambler recalls the CJ8 Scrambler of 1982 for the gladiatorconcept based on. The color theme of the returns uses Punk N Metallic Orange and Nacho for the body side bands and the cap covering the white paint job. The cabin is covered with a brown plateau of freedom to complete the correct appearance of the period.

The brown color continues inside with Katzkin Amaretto Brown leather and orange stitching used for seating, dashboard and armrests. The logo of the Jeep grille is embroidered in the folders. The Mopar pedal kit and all-season floor mats complete the interior modifications.

Like many concepts, from a functional point of view, a bed liner and a set of LED lamps are installed on the the truck outside. There is also a prototype roll bar, but for the Scrambler, it extends the length of the bed by offering a total of eight stitching points to secure the load. Jeep Performance Parts railings have a non-skid coating.

37-inch BFGoodrich tires, mounted on a 17-inch bronze wheel, complete the Scrambler set. A 2-inch elevator provides the space to run the large eraser and ratchet ground at the same time. To increase power, a Mopar cold air intake and a cat-back exhaust system are also bolted.