Short and sweet.
The 50th Annual Easter Jeep Safari is done but the event on the tough trails in Moab, Utah have left quite an impact in the SUV and truck world thanks to a range of new Jeep concepts. The 2016 range of concepts were built for fun and functionality, and the Jeep Shortcut with its small size, off road rims and tires, and classic styling is simply perfect.
“These seven vehicles have been modified with Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts to take on the toughest trails, to go beyond where the road ends,” said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA – Global. “Mopar’s mission is to provide all FCA US vehicle owners with unique performance parts and accessories to tailor vehicles to their individual lifestyles. Nothing supports that more than demonstrating how we can equip Jeep owners to take on some of the more extreme trails in the world.”
Aside from the bright red paint on the Jeep Shortcut concept, the SUV is eye catching due to its short wheelbase and classic styling. The design comes from the classic Jeep CJ-5, but it is based on a Jeep Wrangler and features some old-school off road rims and tires. The concept was made by a team of dedicated engineers, designers, and fabricators that have been churning out special concepts for the Easter Jeep Safari for years.
The vintage look of the Jeep Shortcut comes from the special from the new hood, grille, and rear tailgate. The entire length of the vehicle was shortened by 26 inches to ensure functionality and maneuverability. Flared fenders house the new off road rims and tires while custom bumpers proudly sit at the front and rear.
Underneath the bodywork sits a set of 17-inch red steel off road rims and tires. The classic design of the steel wheels match the SUV perfectly, and they are each shod in 35-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires for grip anywhere. New Dana 44 axles at the front and rear are combined with a 2.0-inch lift kit with Fox shocks for better ground clearance.
Inside, the same utilitarian, basic design theme was used. The Jeep Shortcut concept boasts a pair of low-back leather bucket seats with plaid inserts, Mopar all-weather floor mats, and a body-colored ball shifter handle. Occupants are protected by a four-point safety cage.
Powering the Jeep Shortcut concept is the naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox for plenty of performance.
Source: Jeep
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