Jeep Pickup Truck Coming for 2012

[Shaggy]

Jeep Pickup Truck Coming for 2012

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A version of a Jeep pickup shown to Chrysler dealers during a recent dealers meeting in Orlando, Fla., has been greenlit for production, according to PickupTrucks.com sources.

On Tuesday, Jeep CEO Mike Manley reportedly showed dealers a pickup truck that’s said to closely resemble the well-received Jeep Gladiator concept from 2005.

Industry sources have told us that production of the Jeep pickup is expected to start in the third quarter of 2011, with the pickup badged as a 2012 model. It’s said to be based on the four-door Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited platform but with a two-door regular cab configuration with extra space behind the front seats for storage.

Jeep hasn't offered a pickup for sale to consumers in North America since the 1992 Jeep Comanche ended production.

Manley told PickupTrucks.com in June that he was interested in small pickup trucks because of their popularity worldwide.

Todd Goyer, head of Jeep brand communication and product planning, said the company had no comment about the news of a Jeep pickup.

Our friends at FourWheeler are hearing similar rumblings about a Jeep pickup.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/09/sources-say-jeep-pickup-truck-coming-for-2012.html

 

[tommudd]

When Tony and I toured the plant this spring, it was rumored that one would be built here in Toledo. Look for something like the J-8.
They were talking about moving the production of the J-8s back state side which would open up the ability to build them here for sale.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Looks awesome!

 

[KeswickDave]

Very cool... I hope it happens!

 

[teckman02]

i just hope that you can get it with the CRD or maybe a 4.7 or 5.7

 

[mag03kj]

The only thing I have to say is........GET THE HELL AWAY FROM THE WRANGLER CRAP! Do something new and off the wall. Stop putting the Wrangler into everything!

But it does look good.

 

[incommando]

i just hope that you can get it with the CRD or maybe a 4.7 or 5.7

If you mean the MB V6 CRD, yes. I you meant that "other" that hasn't been legal here in nearly 5 years, uh, no.

The Pentastar 3.6 (290 hp/260#) is more than adequate for this vehicle.

 

[SurfGuitar141]

I've got my fingers crossed.....

That they actually build it as a serious pickup with real world off road capabilities, and not water it down so it appeals to the mall crawler / soccer mom crowd....

That it comes standard with heavy solid axles front & rear, properly sized mud-terrain tires on rugged wheels, offered with a manual transmission, Roc-Trac transfer case, and most importantly.....full skid plates.....

Time will tell.....

 

[0212353]

stick a hemi in it and I might be tempted to trade off my Ram for it!

 

[Vranes17]

soo seck sea, looks a little bit too much like the H3 but oh well . I would rock one if i had the $$$

 

[wheeee32]

I'd love to have it if it came out really close to the first pic.:smokin:

 

[LibertyTC]

Here is another Green Light Story for the Pick Up.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/09/jeep-pickup-reportedly-gets-the-green-light.html
And Dokota replacement to be a Baby Ram coming?
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/09/dodge-dakota-replacement-confirmed-ram-jeep-considering-new-pickup-models.html
On the Gladiator Pick Up, no mention of the engine, I just hope it has more than 260 Hp so it can actually pull something properly in the mountains here.

 

[05Sport]

If you look closely it appears to be a CRD!!! 2.8L I am so getting one!!!!!!!!!

 

[KJ zGal]

It would be awesome if they offered it as a v8--My parents are looking to buy a new truck within the next couple of years and my mother seemed surprisingly interested in this when I showed her the picture, but only if it can tow more than our little Ranger =D

 

[LibertyTC]

Latest Pick Up Story: Toledo plants wants It!
http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=13302230
From Pick Up Truck.com ??HYBRID ?? and Call of Duty Special Edition!
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2010/09/15/chrysler-a-preview-of-the-automakers-new-lineup/

 

[ridenby]

Believe it when I see it,on the dealer lot.

 

[Dave]

Believe it when I see it,on the dealer lot.

My first thought when I saw that. Second thought is come on jeep it is time for the Gladiator so bring it on......:smokin:

Dave

 

[LibertyTC]

Lets face it Jeep is missing a huge market segment by not producing a Pick-up.
IMHO it is coming to lot near you, hopefully soon. (I want one) depending on what is potentially offered.
I wish there was more available information on what was shown to the dealers as far as the new truck.
Time to wait I suppose, and try to keep on top of what is being presented on the web.

 

[ericautopart]

wow that is a very macho looking jeep, that one.. cannot wait to see it out and about. any updates on the improvements of its performance and appearance? the picture looks very awesome but i think i'm getting interested in learning about the improvements.



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[Shaggy]

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