One of the most talked about and controversial vehicles from this year’s Easter Jeep Safari was the 2016 Jeep Comanche Concept. A few weeks ago, we showed you the complete rundown of the seven concept vehicles Jeep hauled to the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari. We got to check out the Comanche in person and even spent a little time behind the wheel. We’re not sure if we love it or want to kill it with fire just yet, but it definitely has us captivated. Here, Chief Jeep Designer Mark Allen explains how they built the unique diesel pickup and why it’s hitting a nerve with so many people.
Hard Facts
Color: Beige Against the Machine
Engine: 2.0L I4 Diesel
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Crawl Ratio: 20.4:1
4x4 Performance:
- 16-inch Wrangler steel wheels
- 32-inch-tall tires
- Modified 10th Anniversary Wrangler Rear Bumper
- Warn 9,000lb Winch
Exterior:
- Wheelbase is lengthened six inches from a production Renegade to 107.2.
- Custom lower front fascia
- Satin black hood decal
- 5-ft Composite Cargo Box
- Mopar black fuel filler door
- Soft top
- Bed-mounted spare tire and vintage military gas can
Interior:
- Canvas seat covers
- All-Weather slush mats
See more action from the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari Here!