This Is the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT With Independent Front Suspension, Reversible Jump Seats, and a V8
Key Points:
- Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept at SEMA in Las Vegas, confirming it will enter production with features like long travel suspension, independent front suspension, huge tires, rear-facing jump seats, and two doors.
- The vehicle offers 15 inches of rear suspension travel and 14 inches in the front, using Fox 2.5-inch shocks, designed for superior high-speed off-road performance compared to traditional solid axle setups.
- Developed with off-road racing champion Casey Currie, the independent front suspension was tested on the Jeep Striker Concept and Currie’s custom Gladiator “Striker,” highlighting enhanced stability and steering precision.
- The Scrambler includes versatile rear jump seats that fold flat to create a bed floor, and a removable back cap similar to a camper cap, allowing the vehicle to function like a four-door Wrangler.
- Powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 producing 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, the Scrambler is expected to cost over $65,000 and arrive before 2030, likely built at Jeep’s Toledo Assembly Complex.