We are getting more information about the next generation Jeep Wrangler, its official name is “Jeep Scrambler”, which was inspired by the elongated Jeep CJ-8 from the 80s.
source:jalopnik.com
We finally know that both the Wrangler and the Scrambler are going to have a 3.0L turbodiesel engine with the engine start-stop feature. It’s still unknown whether the 3.6L V-6 Pentastar or the 2.0L I-4 Hurricane turbo engines will be considered for the Jeep pickups.
source:motor1.com
The JT pickup is going to have a removable top with the same features as the JL Wrangler, which also has a black 3-piece hardtop, body-color 3-piece hardtop, and a factory soft top.
source:motor1.com
Wrangler Forums released AutoCAD screenshots comparing the frames of the JT pickup to the modern JK Wrangler.
source:motor1.com
After seeing it on the road it is clear the JT will but elongated unlike the JK Unlimited. The JKU frame is 172 inches long and according to AutoCAD calculations, the JT frame will be 33 inches longer at 205 inches.
source:fourwheeler.com
As far as axles for the new Jeep pickup, the AutoCAD screenshots show what we hope to be a beefed-up Dana 44.
source:fourwheeler.com
