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Jeep JT Pickup Rumors Spoiled Again…
After numerous concepts and showings and a tease just yesterday of spy shots of a Jeep JT Pickup testing it turns out yet again… No Jeep Truck For You! According to a clarification from Off-Road Magazine the test mule of the Jeep JT are for a line of military Jeeps aimed toward Isreal and Egypt.
So if the contracts get done with Isreal or Egypt and Jeep actually builds their pickup it will be yet another vehicle that we can add to the list of autos not available in the U.S. No make matters worse it was reported that the JT Pickup is powered by a European prefered diesel engine. Now if Jeep can provide a diesel engine for the overseas version of a Jeep not to be sold here why can they not do the same for a Wrangler that is sold in North America?
While “interest” in a vehicle nor critical approval are a guarantee of profits and sales Jeep already has a reliable following who are just waiting for the next great jeep. The 2007 Wrangler is stylistically a resounding success and has sold pretty well. The only draw-back for the new Wrangler is the weak drivetrain. But if that same Jeep Wrangler was powered by a Cummins diesel engine would that make Jeep owners happy and bring in new buyers?
The only way to get a Jeep Diesel is to let the folks at Jeep/Chrysler know that you want one. So what is your opinion of a Diesel Jeep Wrangler? Would you be interested in a Jeep JT Pickup?
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I’ve been searching for a vehicle just like this. Rough, rugid…..has enough torque witht he diesel to pull my boat….Decent MPG….It would be perfect.
Words by Kent on April 24, 2008 at 4:32 pm | #
Hi just wanted to say we already have Diesel wranglers in Australia.
Words by Daniel on November 12, 2009 at 11:01 pm | #
Chrysler…grow a pair and and produce a truck. The Gladiator is a no brainer. I would buy one today. What are the competitors to a Jeep truck? Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Nissian Frontier, and GMs Colorado and Canyon. Nothing would resemble the Gladiator and there isn’t an off-road capable truck in production today. With MPG in the spot light for most consumers, diesel is again a no brainer. JEEP’s current line-up is all 2 & 4 door SUVs varrying in size, luxury and capabilities, but all look the same. The only thing worth buying at Jeep is the Wrangler, Grand Charokee and 2010 Liberty. These cars have meaning & purpose. The Patriot, Compass and Comannder are Jeep imposters. Please, for the love of God, if any one reads this at Chrysler, produce a truck and if at all possible make it the Gladiator, but I would settle for the JT or J8.
A Happy TJ Rubi owner, ready to move into a small, powerful, capable, energy efficeint truck.
Words by Will on March 10, 2010 at 3:33 pm | #
I would absolutely be interested in a jeep pick-up. I owned a 1988 jeep commanche and loved it. I sold it to get a little better gas mileage because of travel and, regretted it for a long time. I also attempted to restore an 1976 Jeep Honcho. Drove it for a while, that truck was heavy duty and would go almost anywhere.
It is definatley time for a new Jeep pick-up(full-size and mid-size.) And they need to be available in a Diesel engine.
Build it and they will buy…
Go Jeep!
Words by Robert Mihalko on June 2, 2010 at 6:01 am | #
I would be completely interested. I don’t want to buy a small truck drone from the other makers I want a jeep truck witha diesel mill. Why is this so difficult to do in the USA?!
Words by Erik SImonsen on June 21, 2010 at 3:20 pm | #