Imho se avessero scelto questa linea avrebbero tirato fuori qualcosa di veramente eccezionale, arriverei a definire quel prototipo l'anello di congiunzione tra il design automobilistico e quello grafico più moderno, la pulizia delle linee e l'euritmia delle forme geometriche mi fanno pensare alle interfacce degli ultimi prodotti software di aziende come Google, Apple e Microsoft.

 

 

Comunque ha attirato la mia attenzione anche questa maquette che si intravede in una delle immagini: 

Sembra il risultato di una notte romantica passata da una Renegade ed un monstertruck a sfregarsi i lamierati a vicenda 

Modificato 25 Ottobre 20168 anni fa da YouDude

Euritmia finisce dritta nel vocabolario dell autoparerista doc, insieme a "protervo", "surrettizio", "esiziale", "teorico" e "spintaneamente"

Su un forum di appassionati del Wrangler hanno studiato le varie spies e  immagini leaked e hanno prodotto questi rendering: 

 

Modificato 7 Novembre 20168 anni fa da YouDude

Insomma. Il frontale delle prime due non credo che aderisca alla realta'. Piu' verosimile quello del pickup. 

Collegato ai suddetti renderings, c'è un post esplicativo dell'amministratore del forum:

 

http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?352-Our-New-Jeep-Wrangler-(2018-)-Unlimited-and-Pickup-Preview-Renderings&p=1276&viewfull=1#post1276

 

Cita

Ahead of a possible reveal at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January, we’re excited to release our 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) and Pickup (JT) renderings which we believe provide an accurate preview of next generation (JL) Wrangler. 

Our renderings represent a composite from months of insider source tips, leaks, research and spy photo revelations and analysis. They were modeled from our real life prototypes photos. The major highlights include:
 

• Fixed roof structure with large removable roof panels and removable back windows (from insider sources and previewed in early concept proposal)
• Multi-configuration roof as seen in early concept model: full-width panels removed, center piece removed, and all panels installed
• Roof/top with angled rear pillar and angled windows (previewed in spy pics and early concept proposal)
• More raked windshield
• Longer hood (accommodates new 8 speed auto, will be made from aluminum, and may have already been leaked)
• Hood bulge/vent - possibly to provide air for 4 cyl turbo and/or diesel (seen in spy photos and early concept proposal)
• LED headlights (seen in spy photos and already introduced on current 2017 Wrangler)
• Headlights slightly recessed into outer most grille slats (a la CJ Wrangler)
• Front grille with "kink" leading to angled top portion (a la TJ Wrangler, seen in spy pics)
• European style front bumper (longer and extends up to meet fender flares)
• LED turn signal light strips integrated into fender flares (seen in spy pics)
• Foglights located more inwards of headlights
• New Goodyear tires (switch from current BFGoodrich tires, seen in spy pics)
• Retains exposed exterior door hinge mechanism and removable doors
• Similar door cut-lines as current model
• Tail lights featuring "X" design (seen in the leaked dealer meeting images)

 

Our JL Wrangler concept also reflects some speculated/rumored features, including:

 

• Flip up/over rear window (based on patent drawings)
• Vents behind front wheel flares (helps wheel well air flow while adding some design flair)

As we can see, the JL Wrangler design will be more evolutionary than revolutionary, which is no surprise given the continued strong sales of the current JK Wrangler model. The biggest changes will come in the form of the new fixed roof / removable panel structure and "under the skin" where the Wrangler will receive all new engine options (Pentastar V6, Hurricane Turbo 4, and a 3.0L Diesel) and a new 8 speed transmission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dal forum jlwrangler

Thanks to our dealer sources, here are the official dates and some confirmed features (so far) for the JL Wrangler. These dates are of course subject to change.

September 2017: 2018 Wrangler Sales and Press Launch
November 2017: 2018 Wrangler Order Banks Open
November 15, 2017: 2018 Wrangler Production Begins
September 2018: 2019 Wrangler Pickup (JT) Production Begins
July 2018: 2018 Model Year Production Ends

* Updated 12/13/16 with latest info.

New Features (for North America):

New ZF 8 Speed Transmission
2.0L "Hurricane" Turbo Engine (with new 850RE transmission) (visual confirmation)
3.0L VM Diesel Engine (with new 8HP75 transmission)
3.6L Pentastar V6 Upgraded Engine (with new 850RE transmission)
New fourth-generation Uconnect 8.4" navigation system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto
Interchangeable soft / hard top
Power softtop
True 3-piece hardtop
Optional hardtop glass panel

http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/2018-jeep-wrangler-jl-official-dates-engines-transmissions-and-new-features.21/

Modificato 22 Dicembre 20168 anni fa da vince-991

un render

http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/attachments/jlu-wrangler-jpg.650/

BREAKING NEWS:

 

jwranglerforums sostiene che le seguenti foto ritraggano il Wrangler (JLU) di nuova generazione. La bontà delle foto è confermata dalle gole profonde di Allpar. Se la cosa non è voluta, qualcuno si troverà a breve in un mare di guai  

 

http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/say-hi-to-the-2018-jeep-wrangler-jlu.726/

 

Cita

We have verified with sources that these indeed show the JL Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

This confirms the JLU will feature:

• Solid frame, fixed roll cage in roughly the same location as current sport bar
• Fully removable roof
• Fully removable doors
• Overall vehicle and windows/windshield appear taller above the belt line (more headroom and better visibility?)
• Turns signal on side mirrors which are attached higher on the doors (within new window moldings) than current JKU.
• Character line/belt line that runs the length of the car from A pillar to the rear
• New larger front bumper design which extends out further
• Fog lights location moved from middle of bumper to the edges
• Front fenders end higher and contain LED light strips
• Larger, more blunt/upright grille with kinked slats that bend slightly in the middle
• Headlights curve into the outer grille slats (matches the previously leaked grille exactly)
• Hood is slightly longer and appears to be less angular and with less forward rake than the current model
• Rubicon hood looks similar to the current one, with black vents flanking a center hump
• Hood latches position have moved forward slightly toward the edge of the hood
• Vent and boomerang styling detail on front quarter panels, immediately aft of the front fenders
• Fold down windshield with two side hinges instead of current center hinge (previously reported)
• Taller, more raked windshield appears to sit lower (closer to the hood) with flatter glass (compared to current convex windshield)
• New pull door handles, located lower than current handles (also see spy photos which show camouflaged door handles with no push-button provision)
• Exposed, redesigned (stubbier) door hinges
• Taller windows with more rounded corners
• Full length drip rails/rain gutter that spans the entire length of the vehicle (as opposed to just over the doors on the JK/JKU)
• Rubicon model still features rock rails (also see spy photos)
• Tai lights feature wrap-around design
• Slight larger trunk space (bars connect to body at a more forward position than current)

 

 

Confronto con l'attuale:

 

 

 

Modificato 29 Marzo 20178 anni fa da pennellotref

Caspita .. poi si ride delle similitudini fra Audi .. . ?Capisco che sia un modello iconico e che per questo non possa essere stravolto.  Allo stesso tempo trovo un poco imbarazzante apportare delle modifiche così lievi ad un modello che sotto pelle pare sia completamente nuovo. 

 

Modificato 29 Marzo 20178 anni fa da Sailor