5 Facts about the New Jeep Scrambler Pickup
1. 2017 Jeep Scrambler
As a long time Jeep enthusiast who has owned a Laredo and a Grand Cherokee and now has an eye on the Wrangler, I was intrigued when Fiat-Chrysler announced that a new concept Jeep Wrangler pickup truck would be debuting in 2017. For several years now, I’ve admired the rugged styling and road warrior muscle of the Jeep Wrangler, but I have also appreciated the cargo capacity of pickup beasts like the Ford F-150. With the new Jeep Scrambler, I can have both in one vehicle.
>>Join the conversation about the 2017 Jeep Scrambler Pickup right here in JK-forum!
2. Reagan and the Scrambler
Few may realize that this is not the first time Jeep has crashed the pickup market. In fact, in 1981, Jeep introduced the CJ-8 Scrambler with a 103-inch wheelbase and a removable half-cab. Most Scramblers featured four or five speed manual transmission, but you could also get a three-speed automatic. Former President Ronald Reagan drove one on his California Ranch.
>>Join the conversation about the 2017 Jeep Scrambler Pickup right here in JK-forum!
3. The Jeep Comanche
Next up was the Jeep Comanche (MJ), which was manufactured from 1985-1992. It offered rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive as well as cargo bed lengths of six and seven feet. The Cherokee and Comanche were the first Jeeps to use a Quadra-Link suspension system that included coil springs and upper and lower control arms. Due to low sales, only 190,446 Comanches were manufactured before Chrysler ceased production in June, 1992.
>>Join the conversation about the 2017 Jeep Scrambler Pickup right here in JK-forum!
4. The New Scrambler
The latest generation Scrambler will feature a steal chassis with aluminum panels to save weight and increase fuel economy. Rumor has it that the Scrambler will sport a 3.6-liter V-6, a 2.0-liter turbo four, or possibly a diesel engine. It is likely that the pickup will provide options for a six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic as well as rear- and four-wheel drive.
>>Join the conversation about the 2017 Jeep Scrambler Pickup right here in JK-forum!
5. The Cost
So, what’s the new Scrambler going to cost? It’s just guesswork at this point, but considering the competition, the fact that it will be produced alongside the next-generation Wrangler in Toledo, Ohio, and that it’s based on the Wrangler Unlimited, our best guess is that the price will start somewhere around $30,000.
I was looking to buy a Wrangler. Now I’m looking at the Scrambler. Thanks, Jeep. Thanks a lot.
>>Join the conversation about the 2017 Jeep Scrambler Pickup right here in JK-forum!
For maintenance and repair guides, browse our technical How-to articles right here at Jk-forum.com!