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There are some things emerging about the new Jeeps. The Jeep Unlimited is coming out in April. Also, here is a drawring of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (aka cool modified AMC Eagle)


The Wrangler Unlimited is 15 inches longer than the standard Wrangler, with 12 inches behind the second seat for added cargo. The longer wheelbase, says Chrysler COO Wolfgang Bernhard, gives the Wrangler "much better road manners, less hop, but with no loss of off-road capability." The Unlimited also comes with a "Sunrise" soft top, which allows the front of the ragtop to be peeled back without removing the whole canvas.

- The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an evolutionary design, with a longer wheelbase and wider track, and easier egress through the doors. It also comes with a 5.7-liter Hemi engine. There is no third-row seat option. But Chrysler plans to launch a third-row seat SUV based off the Grand Cherokee in 2005 as a 2006 model, according to USA Today.

- A refreshed Jeep Liberty will more clearly differentiate the Liberty from the Renegade, a difference so far only seen in the addition of a light bar on top of the current Renegade. The 2005 Renegade has wheel-flare guards, skid plates, a heavier duty luggage rack and a light bar, lamp covers, as well as a front end differentiated from the standard Liberty.
 
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hmmm... I think the 15 extra inches on the Wrangler might be cool. Don't really care what they do to the Liberty. The 5.7L Hemi in the Grand would be real nice. Anyone else think that Grand looks a little like a cross between a ricer and an SUV?
 

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The Unlimited idea is a cool one. And as for the Grand, I think it looks kind of cool, but it appears more built for a cruiser than an off-road icon.
 
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Unlimited...the 2004 word for Scrambler.

I believe it will sell quite well if they see fit to put the Rubicon gear in it. I hope it comes with a good 6 speed, too.
I can dream
 

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Here we go - like in the past - make the smaller successful vehicle grow and grow and grow till it's too big - then drop it. Ala T-Bird, Mustang, Chevelle, etc.

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so true.

it falls under the heading of one of my newest pet peeves.

linear thinking.
 

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......wonder if they are making the frames any stronger ...now they can crack in 10 years as opposed to 20...
......or maybe they will just start making them unibody.

" no loss of offroad capability" I think that would depend on your definition of off road capability.
 
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