Jeep teases V8 Wrangler or Gladiator

KMPrenger · 07-11-2020, 01:39 PM

Holy cow...I never expected this. Awesome. Jeep trying to steal some of the new Bronco's thunder no doubt.

I hope GM has got some serious fire power planned for their next gen midsize trucks... Especially the ZR2. Ford will have the turbo V6 and FCA will have a V8 Wrangler and maybe Gladiator. If they don't, I may have to jump brands.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-bronco-reveal

DRKS1D3 · 07-11-2020, 02:46 PM

A. If FCA does make this vehicle, it is about time they dump a V8 in it. It has only been ~80 years since the release of the Wrangler. It should be pretty impressive.

B. IMHO, GM should have made the new Blazer a Wrangler/Bronco fighter instead of another boring CUV. It's heritage is that of an off-road 4x4. I certainly hope that GM jumps in on this segment, but judging by their current lineup and all of the news that we hear, I won't hold my breath. Barra is focused on EV's and more soccer mom CUV's.

lemontwist · 07-11-2020, 03:08 PM

gm needs to bring back PONTIAC WE BUILD EXCITEMENT. it's like the 70's all over again we will have boring cars actually SUV's for years to come. if it wasn't for Australia and holden

we wouldn't have had any good cars from gm!

shaffe · 07-13-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Holy cow...I never expected this. Awesome. Jeep trying to steal some of the new Bronco's thunder no doubt.

I hope GM has got some serious fire power planned for their next gen midsize trucks... Especially the ZR2. Ford will have the turbo V6 and FCA will have a V8 Wrangler and maybe Gladiator. If they don't, I may have to jump brands.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-bronco-reveal

For sure trying to steal Bronco's thunder. My sister who really doesn't care to much about cars is excited about the Bronco...ford's been advertising it hard on social media

crysalis_01 · 07-13-2020, 05:01 PM

I'm very curious as to how far FCA will take this as it's currently a concept. How many amazing concepts, that many an enthusiast would love to have, but never make it to market have we seen?

Bhobbs · 07-13-2020, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Holy cow...I never expected this. Awesome. Jeep trying to steal some of the new Bronco's thunder no doubt.

I hope GM has got some serious fire power planned for their next gen midsize trucks... Especially the ZR2. Ford will have the turbo V6 and FCA will have a V8 Wrangler and maybe Gladiator. If they don't, I may have to jump brands.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-bronco-reveal

I wouldn’t be surprised to see the next gen Colorado get only the 2.7 turbo 4.

joshnmn · 07-14-2020, 08:07 AM

Agree we need an awesome Blazer!

Perfect timing for the Jeep. I also have a TJ. It def needs more balls.

snizzle · 07-14-2020, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jnmn

Agree we need an awesome Blazer!

Perfect timing for the Jeep. I also have a TJ. It def needs more balls.

I was hoping they were reserving the TrailBlazer nameplate for that. BOF Colorado based. But you saw what we ended up with there instead. Sigh.

snizzle · 07-14-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I wouldn’t be surprised to see the next gen Colorado get only the 2.7 turbo 4.

At 310/348, it's perfect for mid size. And for the most part negates the need for the diesel in the line up. I realize we all want a V8 but only FCA is willing to stuff one in everything they make

KMPrenger · 07-21-2020, 02:00 PM

Now Jeep seems to be out testing with the V8 model. I think it's going to happen boys.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...testing-spied/

shaffe · 07-22-2020, 09:16 AM

I am sure it will. There was another article floating around that mentioned they built like 7 or 8 of them for testing and said that is not commong unless something is close to being given the ok for production.

Going to be one expensive vehicle though if it goes to production

6spdhyperblue · 07-22-2020, 08:02 PM

Jeep goes for the v8 and GM wouldn’t give the Colorado the 4.3l in ‘15. That was a terrible mistake and they know it, that’s why they’re putting in a truck motor next time with the 2.7l. Although the 4.3 back in 2015 would’ve been a bigger impact

BlueinTN · 07-23-2020, 09:43 AM

The word I read on allpar is in a front end crash the size and position of the motor is an issue. I mean I hope it happens, I have a SRT Grand Cherokee I really like but it be cool to have a regular Jeep with a V8.

KMPrenger · 07-23-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

Jeep goes for the v8 and GM wouldn’t give the Colorado the 4.3l in ‘15. That was a terrible mistake and they know it, that’s why they’re putting in a truck motor next time with the 2.7l. Although the 4.3 back in 2015 would’ve been a bigger impact

The 4.3 would have been great. That said, I'm assuming the 3.6 just barely beat it on economy numbers and thus is the reason they went with the 3.6. Also, I will say that the 3.6 works just fine in the Colorado. I'm happy enough with my 2015 Colorado with the 3.6. In the newer models with the 8 speed it feels even better with better low end response than the 15 and 16 models. The 8 speed I drove a few times as a loaner felt like the equivalent of what I would expect when adding an aftermarket tune and a cold air intake to my 2015.

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Originally Posted by BlueinTN

The word I read on allpar is in a front end crash the size and position of the motor is an issue. I mean I hope it happens, I have a SRT Grand Cherokee I really like but it be cool to have a regular Jeep with a V8.

I've also read cooling could be an issue.

07-11-2020, 01:39 PM	#1
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DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	A. If FCA does make this vehicle, it is about time they dump a V8 in it. It has only been ~80 years since the release of the Wrangler. It should be pretty impressive. B. IMHO, GM should have made the new Blazer a Wrangler/Bronco fighter instead of another boring CUV. It's heritage is that of an off-road 4x4. I certainly hope that GM jumps in on this segment, but judging by their current lineup and all of the news that we hear, I won't hold my breath. Barra is focused on EV's and more soccer mom CUV's. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

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crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,227	I'm very curious as to how far FCA will take this as it's currently a concept. How many amazing concepts, that many an enthusiast would love to have, but never make it to market have we seen? __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

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KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Now Jeep seems to be out testing with the V8 model. I think it's going to happen boys. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...testing-spied/ __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	Jeep goes for the v8 and GM wouldn’t give the Colorado the 4.3l in ‘15. That was a terrible mistake and they know it, that’s why they’re putting in a truck motor next time with the 2.7l. Although the 4.3 back in 2015 would’ve been a bigger impact __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

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lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	gm needs to bring back PONTIAC WE BUILD EXCITEMENT. it's like the 70's all over again we will have boring cars actually SUV's for years to come. if it wasn't for Australia and holden we wouldn't have had any good cars from gm!

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joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Agree we need an awesome Blazer! Perfect timing for the Jeep. I also have a TJ. It def needs more balls.

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BlueinTN Drives: gas powered Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TN Posts: 315	The word I read on allpar is in a front end crash the size and position of the motor is an issue. I mean I hope it happens, I have a SRT Grand Cherokee I really like but it be cool to have a regular Jeep with a V8. __________________ 2018 ZL1 ZLE Oldblueaccord <<< MY YOUTUBE PAGE!

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