My XJ had an open trunk lid icon.Only glimpse of hope for the power soft top. I'm hoping there's no mention of the power SOFT top, is because it's not scheduled for production until May next year.
I read mention of "Knee Impact Bolster", but not of knee air bags?- Safety: JL has beefier roll cage, but only the knee airbags are new.
I am surprised people thought that it might be fully removable. that thought never crossed my mind. Of all the other convertibles out there, are there any other ones that are motorized that are completely removable? And that is not being asked sarcastically, I am truly wondering. I had a couple convertibles in my life, a mustang and a Camaro, and I was never able to disconnect those and take them off completely that I am aware of.I wonder how the power sliding top will be attached to the JL. They say not removable, I say they didn't try hard enough.
That's part of the radio, check the UConnect 4 radio manuals.No mention of HD Radio? C'mon. Gotta have my dedicated retro stations.
I'm expecting it to be a full length panel with the premium soft top canvas collapsing and expanding to open up the top. My questions are how it will physically mount...I am surprised people thought that it might be fully removable. that thought never crossed my mind. Of all the other convertibles out there, are there any other ones that are motorized that are completely removable? And that is not being asked sarcastically, I am truly wondering. I had a couple convertibles in my life, a mustang and a Camaro, and I was never able to disconnect those and take them off completely that I am aware of.
I have 2 kids too and I want it to be safe like you. Looks like these may be available as an optional upgrade per the current Jeep website. Keeping my fingers crossed.Really bummed about the lack of rear side curtain air bags, was really hoping the JL would have them so I would feel better about driving with my two sons in the back. I guess I'll wait for the safety ratings to come out to make my decision. I really want a JL but the safety of my kids trumps that want. That said, love everything else about the JL from reading the manual.
In the U.S., all vehicles under 10,000 pounds, sold on or after 5/1/2018 must have a backup camera. https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/new-backup-camera-rule-cameras-will-be-mandatory-by-2018-223739Renegade does not use the same system, it can’t it’s FWD. We don’t know what SelecTrac is, but it’s not ActiveDrive in the Renegade, but also not an NV242 if it’s detecting things vs the clutch pack working. Likely a VC or electromechanical system, but unknown what it is, some are better than others.
This being a RWD vehicle with manually selectable full-time 4WD yet still having a part-time 4Hi and 4Lo option makes it different than other Jeep systems currently out there.
https://www.jeep.ca/en/4x4basics/systemwork
Likely not equal. More details will be required and the IIHS/NHTSA results will speak volumes, but likely not equal, though possible closer than expected.
Higher price point from what? We don’t know the auto premium yet, and if you mean higher price point for the JL in general, don’t ascribe it to the transmission.
Both function on 87 Octane fuel, 91 if prefered for the Turbo to get maximum performance, just like so many other engine out here. Pentastar specs are the same on the surface, but power delivery is better and efficiency should be better too.
Like so many other things, that was WRONG.
Backup cam is only on export JKs since 2015, no stock JK gets a backup camera in N.Am.
Now there’s a Rant I can get behind, from a man whose obviously done his homework before ranting.What about a sunglass cubby? WTF?!?! This is egregious!
What’s your point in posting that?In the U.S., all vehicles under 10,000 pounds, sold on or after 5/1/2018 must have a backup camera. https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/new-backup-camera-rule-cameras-will-be-mandatory-by-2018-223739
My Costas stay pretty much permanently on my ball cap or on my face.Now there’s a Rant I can get behind, from a man whose obviously done his homework before ranting.
The number of shades I have that have either flown outta that dashtop depression and scratched the lenses.... Jeep owes me some new Orkleys or RayBars for their lack of engineering acumen !!
I expect a $5 discount on my next FCA purchase as compensation !