In the midst of shows that are canceled year after year, like the one in Geneva, and others that are reinvented with some success, like the German IAA that left the immense Frankfurt fairgrounds for the streets of Munich, there are events that do not change. One of them is the SEMA Show. And it's back.
Jeep is one of the brands that never misses this professional fair (it is not open to the public). And as in every edition, it has a lot of cars and concept cars. This year, there are only four Jeeps that the brand presents.
This year there are few, yes, but there is something for everyone. From what could be a new variant of the Jeep Wrangler to a Grand Cherokee L that wants to rival the Range Rover in luxury through a restomod.
This is perhaps the most interesting of the proposed concept cars, the Jeep Wrangler Overlook. It is longer than the Wrangler Unlimited. In fact, it is 30 cm longer. It not only adds cargo space, but also space for passengers by having a third row of seats.
It also stands out for its safari-style roof, something many SUVs and off-roaders had for years, from the Matra Rancho to the Land Rover Discovery LR4. This roof is one 12 cm higher than the roof of a normal Wrangler, the objective is to free up space under the roof for the passengers in the third row. The interior features black leather upholstery and bronze accents.
Other body changes include a custom hood, a front bumper with an improved angle of attack. It also features a black grille and additional Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) A-pillar headlights, as well as tubular side steps. The Overlook also features Fox shocks and 20-inch wheels with 37-inch tires.
At the moment it is just a concept car. Although if there is demand, perhaps Jeep will dare to a long version with three rows of seats of the Jeep Wrangler.
What would a bunch of Jeep SEMA preps be without at least one restomod. For this edition, they took an old Kaiser Jeep M725 military ambulance and turned it into a beastly bar truck, like a food truck but only serving drinks. Under its hood, we find a 6.4-liter V8 and 485 hp associated with an automatic transmission. This is actuated via a B&M gear lever housed in a repurposed ammunition box.
Of course, it maintains all-wheel drive and the original axles, but now with coil springs instead of the leaf springs of the original model. The wheels, of course, are 20 inches with 40-inch off-road tires.
The rear cargo area has been converted into a bar on wheels, with a drop-down side panel and drop-down roof. The interior counter features a couple of taps for serving beer. On the side, the Jeep radiator grille in the shape of bottles stands out, making it very clear what is being served.
The cabin is still pretty spartan - it was a military vehicle, after all - but it's painted the same sand color as the exterior and features a custom steering wheel, various aviation-style clocks that make up a dash, and Wrangler seats. covered with a canvas upholstery.
The big news this year at Jeep is the new Grand Cherokee, both in the Grand Cherokee L (long) and short Grand Cherokee versions, which we will see in Europe. And therefore could not miss the SEMA. This Grand Cherokee L is not so extreme in its pretensions off the asphalt.
What's more, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Breckenridge is a proposal that explores the possibility of a luxurious, asphalt-oriented Jeep, to overshadow SUVs.
The body sports a custom two-tone paint, with the lower section in matte grey-blue and the roof in gloss black. The logos and grille are bronze. The roof is combined with a black cargo box. Notably, 21-inch wheels are available as an accessory through Mopar.
But the most striking thing is undoubtedly the interior. It has a blue leather upholstery baptized "Atmospheric Blue Palermo". Echoing the exterior, the door panels are gloss black with bronze accents.
The dashboard features real walnut wood trim, in a distinctly old school style. Jeep has taken care of every last detail, there are even some leather cushions for the rear seats and a set of personalized suitcases in the trunk.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is the other great innovation from Jeep. It is normal, therefore, that there is a gap in the list of models that Jeep will exhibit in Las Vegas.
This Wrangler 4xe is a showcase for JPP and Mopar accessories intended for the Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Thus, it equips the new JPP lift kit designed expressly for the Wrangler 4xe that raises it 5 cm.
In addition, it has Fox shock absorbers. On the other hand, it is not visible to the naked eye, but the windshield is now made of Gorilla Glass (in principle, the most resistant glass in the world).
The rest of the installed accessories are more obvious, such as the steel bumper, winch, additional Jeep Wrangler LED headlights, tubular doors, rear fold-out table on the tailgate, tailgate hinge reinforcement and tailgate relocation kit. third brake light.
Finally, the beadlock rims, which prevent rim stripping, with 37-inch tires complete this catalog on wheels.
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