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Jeep ’41 Concept

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“Since 1941.” It’s notably displayed, a badge of honor on Jeep brand vehicles and a symbol of pride that recognizes the Jeep brand’s longstanding military heritage and legendary 4x4 capability leadership for more than 80 years.

During Easter Jeep Safari, the Jeep brand pays homage to Jeep vehicles of the past. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on the Wrangler Willys.

Every Jeep brand vehicle has a unique story to tell, with a legacy that links back to the original Willys MB – a trusty 4x4 vehicle the U.S. Army specifically requested. The Willys MB did everything, went everywhere and was a significant influence on 4x4 vehicles built thereafter.

The retro Willys concept heading to Easter Jeep Safari this year blends military grit and determination with the Wrangler 4xe’s electric-vehicle technology. The concept’s 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain is capable of an estimated 49 MPGe and delivers up to 21 miles of nearly silent, zero-emission, electric-only propulsion, making it the most capable, technically advanced and eco-friendly Wrangler ever.

The Wrangler 4xe’s advanced powertrain provides a unique on- and off-road experience through the combination of two electric motors, a high-voltage battery pack, a high-tech 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine and robust TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

The concept’s exterior color, including wheel flares and mirror caps, is honorably decorated in an olive D.R.A.B. ‘41 matte green finish, with black powder-coated steel bumpers, Warn winch and JPP bumper hoop. The retro trim cap accentuates a tan soft-top, while JPP half doors offer an enhanced open-air experience to let even more of the outside in. A custom stenciled graphics package from the Jeep Graphic Studio and accent-colored tow hooks are the finishing touches fit for a five-star general.

Inside the ’41 concept is a retro shifter with a customized shifter cap from the Jeep Graphic Studio, along with canvas-covered seats that feature digital camo inserts and Serafil 1043 stitching. A Rhino-lined heavy texture floor in D.R.A.B. ‘41 matte green adds durability. The concept’s instrument panel inserts are also painted D.R.A.B. ‘41 matte green and the cluster features a custom Willys retro graphic.

The ’41 concept sits on a JPP 2-inch lift kit and 35-inch mud-terrain tires with 17-inch Fifteen52 wheels painted in D.R.A.B. ‘41 matte green.'


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Gotta love those steelies!
 

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Every time I see those Fifteen52 Analogs, I like them more. Oh, and they just look like steel but they’re actually aluminum.

I have no idea what they mean by D.R.A.B, but Jeep needs to offer this color now!
 

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That would be great in a 2 door without the 4XE. Love the "steel looking" wheels. They are an aluminum wheel designed to look like steel wheels.

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I don’t remember 4 doors on the MBs
I blame inflation.??

Love the 41 front grille decal. Perfect place for it - might need to do something like that to mine. Hate the camo seats. Too modern, and totally kills the heritage retro aesthetic. Also looks really tacky at first glance - like a cheap seat cover or something.
 

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Yeah, the seats look like an afterthought. Tan pixelcam with a nice rental car color tan material around it. Pixelcam didn't show up until the 90s.
 

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Such a missed opportunity with the bumpers and interior. This feels very thrown together at the last minute.
 

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Such a missed opportunity with the bumpers and interior. This feels very thrown together at the last minute.
All of these concepts are kinda thrown together. There's little here that hasn't been seen before. Just paint, seats and some bolt on stuff for the most part. I really don't see anything that points to the much rumored "mid-cycle refresh" that many here insist is going to happen.
 

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Agreed that these don't seem as daring or out there as we've seen from Jeep in years past. The most intriguing concept I've seen this year is the Kaiser Jeep M725 concept they have in Moab but made for SEMA.

Also agree that the pixelcam patterns on the seats doesn't do it for me. Would've been much cleaner with just the tan. And maybe @rcadden tan console lid. Would've also been sweet to see with some tan seatbelts. I like the modern take on the hood decals here.
 

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I think all most of us wanted to see was a 392 JT, or a full Mojavicon JT. Something that even kinda try to be more TRX/Raptor-eque. It wouldn't directly compete, but still be fun.

Any model with a Hurricane engine.
 

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New paint, aftermarket wheel, and horrible seats. Why is this even a concept?
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