EJS 2022: Jeep Birdcage Concept by JPP

Also see the other 2022 EJS Jeep Concepts:

Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 Concept
Jeep Rubicon 20th Anniversary Concept
Jeep ’41 Concept
Jeep D-Coder Concept by JPP
Jeep Bob Concept



Jeep Birdcage Concept by JPP




Designed as a wide-open-air extreme 4x4 machine, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Birdcage concept showcases a variety of custom accessory innovations from JPP and Mopar, while also proving its industry-best capability, as well as its class-exclusive, off-road 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Riding on an industry-first JPP 2-inch lift kit with FOX shocks, specifically engineered and tuned for the plug-in hybrid electric Wrangler 4xe, the vibrant Eagle Brown off-roader features Granite Crystal metallic and various signature Jeep 4xe Surf Blue accents.

Improving the front approach angle on the Wrangler 4xe Birdcage concept is a custom rock-slider skid plate that connects two rounded 2-inch steel support bars, integral to the custom seven-slot grille. The slider plate protects the recessed Warn winch, optimally placed for improved rock-crawling performance. For a unique appearance, two low-mount, Surf Blue closed-tow hoops are securely attached behind the skid plate to the side of the frame for improved tow performance.

JPP five-spoke beadlock wheels measure 17 by 8.5 inches and are mounted with BFGoodrich KM3 37-inch tires. New custom flat-fender flares and wheel liners, designed specifically for larger wheel/tire combinations provide additional clearance.

The flat fender flares have integral removable daytime running light (DRL) covers for the off-road enthusiast who may require extra tire clearance for extreme off-road situations. This concept is the first 50-state legal fender flare with OEM DRL and meets 50-state tire coverage requirements.

For additional off-road protection with 37-inch tires, the Jeep design team created taillight spacers to meet federal lighting requirements. The resulting location of the light assembly enables the concept aluminum taillamp guards to better defend from trail mishaps.

Illuminating the ground below the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Birdcage concept are underbody rock lights at all four corners while custom rock rails on each side feature additional slider tubes mounted for enhanced body protection.

For the serious off-roader who craves true open-air wheeling, the windshield and windshield wipers are removed. The design team tastefully closed off the instrument panel and created custom cowl and windshield-wiper filler panel covers, creating a smooth factory appearance while protecting against dirt and debris. Three concept header-mounted 14-inch JPP TYRI off-road LED lights provide sleek, modern lighting.

On the interior, Tobacco Leaf and Cocoa Brown leather seats feature distinctive seat inserts and Surf Blue accent stitching, which carries through on the instrument panel, steering wheel, shifter boot and emergency-brake handle.

Front-seat occupants will find a custom JPP instrument-panel accessory rail that holds various mobile devices securely in place. Mopar stainless-steel pedal covers use black rubber pads to provide the driver with plenty of traction to the accelerator and brake pedals. Armorlite vinyl floor throughout the cabin provides a durable and easy-to-maintain surface with drain plugs for rinsing.

The Mopar design team created the Add-A-Trunk concept decklid panel that provides security for accessories when the roof is removed. Designed for any Jeep Wrangler model with the capacity to store a full-size cooler with ease, the Add-A-Trunk feature uses gas-assisted shocks to lift the decklid panel out of the way for easy access when the swing gate is open. Eight tie-down loops and five grocery-bag hooks provide extra functionality.

For additional storage, a 600-pound capacity Rhino-Rack cargo basket is securely mounted to the top of the roll cage.

Inside the tailgate panel, a JPP swing-gate flip-down table provides a perfect working or eating space and sits next to an integral on-board air compressor.


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Do not like the grill.

I do kinda like the brown paint, but just a shade darker would be better. I like the darker brown seats. A dark chocolate brown should replace the light brown seats that are currently available.

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The grill must be bad for cooling... why didn't they put it on the Magneto instead?

And why go to the effort of removing the B pillar on the bob concept, but left it on this one... where they took the windshield off completely? That center brown post looks pretty dumb. It should have at least been painted black.

I agree its weird how they shortened the grill slots, especially when your talking about something that has been one of the most recognizable iconic front end.

I understand they needed to because of the winch being closer to the rad for better clearance, but I would have looked into using a winch with a remote solenoid box instead so that you have a lower clearance winch in order to keep that front Grill more like the originals. Or at the very least I would have only shortened the slots in the middle but kept the one beside the headlights longer since they don't appear to need to be as shorter as the winch middle ones.

One thing I kinda notice...you have to take the bumper out in order to remove the grill...don't know who's the wonderful engineer who thought about that wonderful idea...

and why do I keep thinking that the little front fender marker tab is gonna be one of the first things to fly off and we'll find broken parts of these all over the trails.../grins

The front bumper is interesting. I really like the flares, makes me wonder if those will be coming to market soon.

Bright blue and brown have no business together.

Really dig the fenders! And actually kind of like the color too, reminds me of my grandmother's 84 pontiac wagon haha.

The color, interior and open-air features are top notch. However, I absolutely HATE the shortened, modified grille.

Memo to Stellantis: The Jeep grille is the most iconic, recognizable design in the automotive industry. Everyone the world over knows they are looking at a Jeep when they come face to face with a Wrangler. The 7 slot in its current configuration needs no further explanation or alterations. Leave it alone.

Love the fenders. I want the seats right now (minus any blue). Front bumper is interesting. Seems like the flat-tow people might find those blue hooks interesting. I was most interested in the hide a trunk but you could only see it for a brief second. Looks like there may be an alternative to 67 Designs mount in the future as well.

I love that colour!

The grill and bumper combo is interesting. Isn't the sway bar disco ect directly behind the winch when it's mounted in the standard spot? I'll be first in line to move the winch back into the grill and save some approach angle.

Id prob buy those fenders if I could.

The bumper is kinda cool, but please God burn that rengade-looking grille.