Jeep Rescue

[greenjeep]

I don't know if you have heard much about the new Jeep Rescue concept vehicle, but d**n!!!!!

There is a great article about them in the last JP Magazine.

The article makes it sound VERY likely that these Jeeps will see full production. The way they were desiged was they streched out a TJ to make it look proportionate to 40" tires!!! Then they put it on a Dodge Ram 2500 frame and drivetrain, including the 600+ lbs/torque diesel engine and six speed tranny!

It would be the first full size jeep since the Wagoneer. In JP they have a picture of a Rescue next to a TJ running 35s, and the TJ looks tiny!!!

Here is some info about them from the Jeep website,

The Rescue can be configured to run almost totally "open" - with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear, plus, all four doors are removable.

A Rugged Foundation

Featuring all-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails and riding on an 80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase and 37-inch tires, the Jeep Rescue is built for anything thrown its way. The front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension to give the Rescue its solid footing on all terrain. The suspension has adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording. The aforementioned 37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability, negating the need for a spare. On-board tire pressure control has the ability to "tune" tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces.

Unequalled Rescue Capability

Powered by a Cummins Diesel and featuring seating for five, the Jeep Rescue's primary mission is rescue capability, and its list of rescue and safety equipment is impressive:

* AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
* 3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
* Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
* Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
* Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
* Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
* Exterior perimeter lighting
* White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
* Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
* Remote control winch - front and back

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More info at: Jeep Rescue


Even if the production vehicle has only half that stuff, PUT ME IN LINE BECAUSE I'M GETTING ONE OF THOSE BABIES!!!!!!!!!!

[XJman349]

How could you wheel that it is so pretty and shiny and stuff!

[xjchic]

Ya, but it will look much prettier with Moab dirt on it.

[greenjeep]

XJman349 said:

How could you wheel that it is so pretty and shiny and stuff!

Get me the keys for it and I'll show you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spork]

I keep wondering if they will ever build it... I think it looks do-able as a production vehicle but it seems like the whole market has gone to a it has to ride like a caddy or we won't make it attitude.
Then I wonder if they are going to price it in the H2 price range...

[broncoman]

Spork said:

I keep wondering if they will ever build it... I think it looks do-able as a production vehicle but it seems like the whole market has gone to a it has to ride like a caddy or we won't make it attitude.
Then I wonder if they are going to price it in the H2 price range...

It appears to be about the size of an h2 .. with all the goodys it has it would probably be more than the H2

[roadkill]

I liked the Gladiator pickup concept based on the Rescue styling or frame or whatever you wanna call it.Basiclly Rescue front end, super cab and pickup bed with same large tires. If they make one price and price it right, I'll buy one. as far as the Rescue, I hope its cheaper than an H2, those things are way overpriced for what you get: a GM Suburban/Blazer frame and 4x4 set up with an ugly body on top being hyped up and overpriced based on the Hummer brand on the grill.

as far as production goes, remember all the rumors of the Rubicon then the Unlimited and the Unlimited Rubicon. that and the new Power Wagon. I'd say this thing has a very good possibility of making it to production based on DC's recent history of new 4x4 products being introduced and marketed to the crowd that actually uses them

[greenjeep]

roadkill said:

I liked the Gladiator pickup concept based on the Rescue styling or frame or whatever you wanna call it.Basiclly Rescue front end, super cab and pickup bed with same large tires. If they make one price and price it right, I'll buy one. as far as the Rescue, I hope its cheaper than an H2, those things are way overpriced for what you get: a GM Suburban/Blazer frame and 4x4 set up with an ugly body on top being hyped up and overpriced based on the Hummer brand on the grill.

as far as production goes, remember all the rumors of the Rubicon then the Unlimited and the Unlimited Rubicon. that and the new Power Wagon. I'd say this thing has a very good possibility of making it to production based on DC's recent history of new 4x4 products being introduced and marketed to the crowd that actually uses them

My thoughts exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!