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arch13 · 01-22-2004, 02:09 AM

What does everyone think of it?
I think it looks good with the doors off and the top removed, but to much like a hummer in stock condition. At least the demo at the autoshow showed that the hardtop folds back and the doors can be removed like the classic jeep utilitarian design.
I'm worried about what the fuel use on these is though. The wrangler was always prized because it didn't eat a great deal of gas will pushing out the torque for majot situations!

See, doors come off like all jeeps!

I do like the sparse but nicely designed details. The shocks on the seats for example

onetime2 · 01-22-2004, 06:24 AM

I don't know. It somehow seems a little too beefy.

The tires and rims look like crap IMO and I wish you included real pics of the interior/with the doors off as the generate pic isn't impressive to me at all.

I will be interested to see it in real life. Is this a production model or just a concept?

Bill O'Rights · 01-22-2004, 06:35 AM

Kinda looks like my old Cherokee...on steroids.

Although I loved that Cherokee, this...just doesn't impress me.

absorbentishe · 01-22-2004, 06:36 AM

As far as I know, it's a concept that should see the light of day. Jeep is really touting this concept as their future. I love this design, it's Hummeresq, but not too big.

Sion · 01-22-2004, 10:33 AM

looks like a Tonka truck

Scorps · 01-22-2004, 10:55 AM

JUNK!

Peryn · 01-22-2004, 12:09 PM

I like it...but i wish they had only made it a little bigger than the Wrangler....not Suburban sized...

I think it looks really mean and looks nice, but i think its a little TOO tall for how wide it is. Looks similar to the 4door "Dakar" Wrangler....just far and away too big.

The more i look at it though, other than the color, i dont really see how it looks like a Hummer ripoff. I dont see too much in common other than they are both (a) Really far too big, and (b) The flat rear hatch line....which jeep has had for a long time on their Cherokee's. Now i haven't been in it, but Jeeps have always been pretty amazing at making their relatively small cars feel much bigger inside. Hopefully this one does too, since the Hummer is truly amazing in how small they can make the cabin of a HUGE vehicle. I think it will be a more capable, less yuppy version of the Hummer H2.

shakran · 01-22-2004, 08:43 PM

This is what happens when Tonka gets drunk and knocks Lego up.

What's with the springs on the seatbacks?

The color hurts the eyes.

Looks like a poseur mobile.

wrongfullyaccuzd · 01-22-2004, 09:55 PM

The wheels really do make it look like a toy...does anyone know how its numbers match up against a Hummer's?

Peryn · 01-22-2004, 11:14 PM

Heres a quote from Jeeps page. I never would have guessed it to be as decked out as it is. If you think the Rubicon was expensive...i cant imagine the price on this. no specifics really, but...

Quote:

From This Page

Classic Jeep Design Taken to An Exciting New Dimension and Extreme

Starting with a modern interpretation of the timeless, classic Jeep, the Rescue not only hints at a future design direction for a large Jeep - it builds on the rugged Jeep heritage to forge an exciting new dimension for the Jeep brand.

The Rescue can be configured to run almost totally "open" - with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear, plus, all four doors are removable.

A Rugged Foundation

Featuring all-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails and riding on an 80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase and 37-inch tires, the Jeep Rescue is built for anything thrown its way. The front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension to give the Rescue its solid footing on all terrain. The suspension has adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording. The aforementioned 37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability, negating the need for a spare. On-board tire pressure control has the ability to "tune" tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces.

Unequalled Rescue Capability

Powered by a Cummins Diesel and featuring seating for five, the Jeep Rescue's primary mission is rescue capability, and its list of rescue and safety equipment is impressive:

AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch - front and back
"The Jeep Rescue is Jeep capability taken to maximum extreme and that, being Jeep, is unmatchable," said Creed. "It is everything the Jeep brand represents - in a vehicle equipped for unequalled search and rescue service."

Ok, poked around for a bit more information... Looks like its a little longer than the H2, and built on the Ram 2500 platform, though they shaved the wheelbase down by about 17 inches.

Wow...just looked up the engine. Looks to be powered by a new Cummin TurboDeisel. Puts out 325 HP...not too shabby at all. But puts out a mountain-pulling 600 lb/ft of torque! Being as its out of a deisel...its gonna be pretty low too. Excellent.

Ok, some more snooping and found some most excellent pictures here : RockCrawler's Page

And a picture of that seat with the spring. Kinda cool idea, but those seats dont look anywhere NEAR supportive enough for serious offroading. But the diamond plate pattern is kinda cool.

omega2K4 · 01-23-2004, 12:47 AM

That is one ugly ass vehicle.

mr_mcrafe · 01-23-2004, 01:16 AM

What happened to the days of comfortable, practical CARS? Not giant status symbol SUVs, but sedans and wagons and so on...

ggadgit · 01-23-2004, 02:59 PM

I've had a wranger, All I ask for is a 101" wheelbased wrangler, not this frank-en-stine

herostar · 01-24-2004, 12:22 AM

At least it's got solid axles...

ggadgit · 01-26-2004, 08:13 AM

Looking at the seats, that spring looks like it would be dangerous for the back seaters; can you imagine getting a hand or part of your leg in it then it compresses???? OUCH!!!!

numist · 01-26-2004, 08:17 AM

Id get it if it were
1) smaller
2) didnt just look tough, but IS tough

for that, we wait

PoteMatic · 01-26-2004, 09:24 AM

looks to much like an H2 in my opinion

ggadgit · 01-26-2004, 01:28 PM

They did it!! they have a new wrangler the UNLIMITED a 103.4
inch wheelbase jeep

I LIKE!!!!

Scorps · 01-27-2004, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by shakran
This is what happens when Tonka gets drunk and knocks Lego up.

What's with the springs on the seatbacks?

The color hurts the eyes.

Looks like a poseur mobile.

LOL

I guess the springs are to save your back some how....

and if it was black it might look better!

coventryblack · 01-27-2004, 03:35 PM

104" wheel base? no thanks for me. The only point of the Wrangler for me was the maneurverability of the short wheel base. And what about the fact that they already tried this concept. The Jeep Scrambler died about a year after it was introduced as I recall. Did they find some leftover body shells??? whats the deal?

ggadgit · 01-28-2004, 06:07 AM

The problem with the jeep scrambler on the trails was not the wheelbase but the rear overhang, I have seen some bob-tailed scramblers on the trails and they can go anywhere a reg. jeep can with about a 103 wheelbase. Looking at the unlimited they stretched it between the tires and keep the wrangler's small rear overhang, should do fine on the trails. Esp. with the coil suspension. Still need some building, lockers, bigger tires, ect. Jeeps are made not bought.

Peryn · 01-28-2004, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Jeeps are made not bought.

For the most part this is true. I think the new Wrangler Rubicon though, is pretty much bought, and not made. A little lift, some bigger tires..seems like thats pretty much all that Jeep needs.

01-22-2004, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
arch13 Loves my girl in thongs Location: North of Mexico, South of Canada	Jeep Rescue What does everyone think of it? I think it looks good with the doors off and the top removed, but to much like a hummer in stock condition. At least the demo at the autoshow showed that the hardtop folds back and the doors can be removed like the classic jeep utilitarian design. I'm worried about what the fuel use on these is though. The wrangler was always prized because it didn't eat a great deal of gas will pushing out the torque for majot situations! See, doors come off like all jeeps! I do like the sparse but nicely designed details. The shocks on the seats for example __________________ Seen on an employer evaluation: "The wheel is turning but the hamsters dead" ____________________________ Is arch13 really a porn diety ? find out after the film at 11. -Nanofever Last edited by arch13; 01-22-2004 at 02:12 AM..

01-22-2004, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	I don't know. It somehow seems a little too beefy. The tires and rims look like crap IMO and I wish you included real pics of the interior/with the doors off as the generate pic isn't impressive to me at all. I will be interested to see it in real life. Is this a production model or just a concept? __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.

01-22-2004, 06:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Kinda looks like my old Cherokee...on steroids. Although I loved that Cherokee, this...just doesn't impress me. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

01-22-2004, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	looks like a Tonka truck __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...

01-22-2004, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	JUNK! __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

01-22-2004, 06:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	As far as I know, it's a concept that should see the light of day. Jeep is really touting this concept as their future. I love this design, it's Hummeresq, but not too big.

01-22-2004, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	I like it...but i wish they had only made it a little bigger than the Wrangler....not Suburban sized... I think it looks really mean and looks nice, but i think its a little TOO tall for how wide it is. Looks similar to the 4door "Dakar" Wrangler....just far and away too big. The more i look at it though, other than the color, i dont really see how it looks like a Hummer ripoff. I dont see too much in common other than they are both (a) Really far too big, and (b) The flat rear hatch line....which jeep has had for a long time on their Cherokee's. Now i haven't been in it, but Jeeps have always been pretty amazing at making their relatively small cars feel much bigger inside. Hopefully this one does too, since the Hummer is truly amazing in how small they can make the cabin of a HUGE vehicle. I think it will be a more capable, less yuppy version of the Hummer H2. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.

01-22-2004, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	This is what happens when Tonka gets drunk and knocks Lego up. What's with the springs on the seatbacks? The color hurts the eyes. Looks like a poseur mobile.

01-22-2004, 09:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
wrongfullyaccuzd Addict Location: NoVA	The wheels really do make it look like a toy...does anyone know how its numbers match up against a Hummer's?

01-23-2004, 12:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
omega2K4 Natalie Portman is sexy. Location: The Outer Rim	That is one ugly ass vehicle. __________________ "While the State exists there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State." - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin "Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form."- Karl Marx

01-23-2004, 01:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
mr_mcrafe Banned Location: auckland, nz	What happened to the days of comfortable, practical CARS? Not giant status symbol SUVs, but sedans and wagons and so on...

01-23-2004, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
ggadgit Tilted	I've had a wranger, All I ask for is a 101" wheelbased wrangler, not this frank-en-stine

01-24-2004, 12:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
herostar Psycho Location: South Dakota	At least it's got solid axles... __________________ Got time to chill?

01-26-2004, 08:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
ggadgit Tilted	Looking at the seats, that spring looks like it would be dangerous for the back seaters; can you imagine getting a hand or part of your leg in it then it compresses???? OUCH!!!!

01-26-2004, 08:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
numist Banned Location: UCSD, 510.49 miles from my love	Id get it if it were 1) smaller 2) didnt just look tough, but IS tough for that, we wait

01-26-2004, 09:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
PoteMatic Registered User	looks to much like an H2 in my opinion

01-26-2004, 01:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
ggadgit Tilted	They did it!! they have a new wrangler the UNLIMITED a 103.4 inch wheelbase jeep I LIKE!!!!

01-27-2004, 03:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
coventryblack Upright Location: Northwest Woods	104" wheel base? no thanks for me. The only point of the Wrangler for me was the maneurverability of the short wheel base. And what about the fact that they already tried this concept. The Jeep Scrambler died about a year after it was introduced as I recall. Did they find some leftover body shells??? whats the deal? __________________ Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft. -Teddy Roosevelt

01-28-2004, 06:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
ggadgit Tilted	The problem with the jeep scrambler on the trails was not the wheelbase but the rear overhang, I have seen some bob-tailed scramblers on the trails and they can go anywhere a reg. jeep can with about a 103 wheelbase. Looking at the unlimited they stretched it between the tires and keep the wrangler's small rear overhang, should do fine on the trails. Esp. with the coil suspension. Still need some building, lockers, bigger tires, ect. Jeeps are made not bought.