Ernie
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Curious why you think the JLU will increase but not JL. i would think both will if either of them do.JL will probably stay same but get wider
JLU wider and also slightly longer than JKU
That's my prediction.
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Curious why you think the JLU will increase but not JL. i would think both will if either of them do.JL will probably stay same but get wider
JLU wider and also slightly longer than JKU
That's my prediction.
Because engineers at FCA know the true off road enthusiasts mostly choose 2dr for breakover angle, and soccer moms and SUV bros choose 4dr. So no real loss in extending the JLU wheelbase slightly to make driver and passengers more comfortable, and make ride more comfortable. But wouldn't dare p!ss off the true off roaders, since other firms have competitors to wrangler in the works.Curious why you think the JLU will increase but not JL. i would think both will if either of them do.
While it's true that soccer moms and SUV bros will most likely choose the 4 door over the 2 door, saying that off-road enthusiasts will be more likely to choose the 2 door is far fetched. Have you ever been to King of the Hammers? I was there last year and 95% of the Jeep JK's I saw there were 4 doors. And KOH is home to some of the toughest trails in America. The JKU has the same if not better offroad capabilities as the JK, looks better, and is far more practical and comfortable. I say if you want a 2 door then buy a TJ or YJ.Because engineers at FCA know the true off road enthusiasts mostly choose 2dr for breakover angle, and soccer moms and SUV bros choose 4dr. So no real loss in extending the JLU wheelbase slightly to make driver and passengers more comfortable, and make ride more comfortable. But wouldn't dare p!ss off the true off roaders, since other firms have competitors to wrangler in the works.
What did you think ?
Oh don't get me wrong, I am only scoping the JLU, preferably electric or diesel with the sunroof panels and lightweight quick release powerless doors, and power mirrors on the A-pillarWhile it's true that soccer moms and SUV bros will most likely choose the 4 door over the 2 door, saying that off-road enthusiasts will be more likely to choose the 2 door is far fetched. Have you ever been to King of the Hammers? I was there last year and 95% of the Jeep JK's I saw there were 4 doors. And KOH is home to some of the toughest trails in America. The JKU has the same if not better offroad capabilities as the JK, looks better, and is far more practical and comfortable. I say if you want a 2 door then buy a TJ or YJ.
One thing I'd LOVE to have would be a sport bar that is separate, but integrated with, the windshield frame in a way that allows simple folding of the windshield. It is just too much of a pain with the JKU to fold it down. Also, I'm planning on the soft top, but if the hard top has see through panels, it will be tempting. I'd really love to see a soft top you could see through! I also hope they don't screw up the powerful heater. Every Jeep I've owned has had a blast furnace for a heater, which really negates the need for heated seats or steering wheels. My JKU heater starts blowing warm air after only a few hundred yards of driving. Its the best winter vehicle I've ever had, with only the YJ competing with it.Oh don't get me wrong, I am only scoping the JLU, preferably electric or diesel with the sunroof panels and lightweight quick release powerless doors, and power mirrors on the A-pillar
i cannot overemphasize how much their sales will skyrocket with panoramic-panel soft top and matching-color fabric soft doors, on entry level models, for young people. The weight savings with soft top and soft doors will increase MPG greatly, and decrease cost.Also, I'm planning on the soft top, but if the hard top has see through panels, it will be tempting. I'd really love to see a soft top you could see through!
True off-road enthusiasts are going to get whatever works best for their needs. The only people I know getting 2dr JKs are kids and/or young folks with no kids, or older folks whose kids are grown and moved out. Everyone else is getting 4drs. And with the growing popularity of overlanding even kidless folks are getting the 4dr model simply for the additional cargo/gear capacity. Go out west (or get on social media) and pretty much all the 'big dogs' are JKUs, not 2drs.Because engineers at FCA know the true off road enthusiasts mostly choose 2dr for breakover angle, and soccer moms and SUV bros choose 4dr. So no real loss in extending the JLU wheelbase slightly to make driver and passengers more comfortable, and make ride more comfortable. But wouldn't dare p!ss off the true off roaders, since other firms have competitors to wrangler in the works.
What did you think ?