View Full Version : Easter Jeep Safari home of VX clones?
Marlin
04/20/2014, 09:17 AM
http://blog.caranddriver.com/jeep-debuts-2014-easter-safari-concepts-yes-theyre-burly-as-hell/
Lot of aspects from the VX in these Jeeps. Look at the window shapes, the hood inserts, fender flaring, etc...
Looks like I beat them to the tan on black:smack:
That lot should test the snatch straps and keep the tow trucks busy for a while.
PK
nfpgasmask
04/21/2014, 02:25 PM
I can't deny it, the new Jeep Cherokee is cool looking. I've seen quite a few here in Reno, and although the hind quarters are a little lack luster, the aggressive front end looks pretty cool. Still, it's no VX, but it is an interesting improvement for a Jeep.
Questions: Is it still unibody? Does it have IFS or a solid axle?
Bart
Marlin
04/21/2014, 02:34 PM
Even more important, did it go IRS like the grand cherokee
nfpgasmask
04/21/2014, 02:47 PM
Whoa, I didn't know the Grand's were IRS. When did they do that?
Bart
I hate the squinty-eyed long front-end of the new Cherokee. The approach angle is horrible. The rest does not 'bother' me tho.
A friend in Colorado asked me, "Have you seen the new VehiCROSS? There are a couple around here now." He was referring to the Cherokee to screw with me...
Marlin
04/21/2014, 02:57 PM
This year. I fear for the future of solid axle vehicles:(
nfpgasmask
04/21/2014, 03:01 PM
I hate the squinty-eyed long front-end of the new Cherokee.
See, I like it, but only as a car, not as a rugged 4x4.
This year. I fear for the future of solid axle vehicles:(
I fear for the future of ALL vehicles.
Bart
Triathlete
04/21/2014, 03:19 PM
The gray "dakar (http://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=CSBRKqS_wJE)" has a 7 inch lift and still looks to low. It is on 33s and they modified the front to "increase approach angle".
nfpgasmask
04/21/2014, 03:27 PM
This:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Jeep-Cherokee-Dakar-concept-101-626x382.jpg
Is 7 inches of lift????
Bart
Triathlete
04/21/2014, 04:04 PM
My point exactly. From the factory speedbumps must be major "offroad" obstacles. But you can relax knowing it is "trail rated" :D
Check out the insanity at 2:34! :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtr6c2hmdls
That is pushing it!
Triathlete
04/21/2014, 08:35 PM
That was some scary stuff! :D
I have done worse than that in my minivan! Oh crap, I just admitted I have a minivan. :o
Scott Harness
04/22/2014, 06:58 AM
I can't believe the extreme trails they are doing:bgwb:
Triathlete
04/22/2014, 07:07 AM
"Trail Rated" doesn't come easy!
Marlin
04/22/2014, 12:53 PM
I will admit that I love the look of the Dakar. If only it was marketed by Nissan, Subaru Yota etc...
Marlin
04/22/2014, 12:57 PM
I think they said 2" of lift, not 7", but hey, 7", 2" I don't know the difference;)
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