I think the Jk 2 door could use a little more storage space?MoparNorm said:Add a diesel.
Leave the rest of it alone.
Yes, it's called the JKU.tomtex said:I think the Jk 2 door could use a little more storage space?
You have no way of knowing that.tomtex said:Norm the 4 door,JKU out sells the 2 door JK by 2/3, If Jeep added a little more length to the 2 door JK, and offered it more as utility jeep. Its demand and sells should increases around the world.
Thank you.JTE said:A third body style would add complexity to the plant added to the extra floor space needed for inventory would drive up the cost of all models, only to steal sales from the JK and the JKU.
Changes in wheelbase are the most complex changes that a plant can have, all new chassis carriers, body carriers and body shop equiptment modification. Not to mention new frames, shafts, lines, harnesses, bodies, hard tops, soft tops etc. Plus the costs to develop and certify the all new model.
A strong business case has to be provided showing who the customer will be and where the sales will be taken from to give a relatively short return on investment before a new model will be considered.
Personally, I think a third body style, all else being equal, would dilute the Wrangler, however a new unique body style on an existing chassis might be fun assuming it meets all the requirements and it doesn't steal plant capacity from the existing models.
I think they will not offer a third body style, just the new 2dr that is lengthen and current JKU.JTE said:A third body style would add complexity to the plant added to the extra floor space needed for inventory would drive up the cost of all models, only to steal sales from the JK and the JKU.
Changes in wheelbase are the most complex changes that a plant can have, all new chassis carriers, body carriers and body shop equiptment modification. Not to mention new frames, shafts, lines, harnesses, bodies, hard tops, soft tops etc. Plus the costs to develop and certify the all new model.
A strong business case has to be provided showing who the customer will be and where the sales will be taken from to give a relatively short return on investment before a new model will be considered.
Personally, I think a third body style, all else being equal, would dilute the Wrangler, however a new unique body style on an existing chassis might be fun assuming it meets all the requirements and it doesn't steal plant capacity from the existing models.
Based upon what? JTE was involved with Jeep Truck Engineering for many years, hence the "JTE" in his name.tomtex said:I think they will not offer a third body style, just the new 2dr that is lengthen and current JKU.
Who would pay $8,000.oo to add 10" to their 2dr wrangler's length?MoparNorm said:Judging by the low sales of these and the Mopar J8 kit, it's likely better they didn't do this.
However the option is there in the aftermarket.
Who would pay to buy a bigger Wrangler JK?tomtex said:Who would pay $8,000.oo to add 10" to their 2dr wrangler's length?
MoparNorm said:Who would pay to buy a bigger Wrangler JK?
It's why the JKU exists.
Until you can prove a business case for it, it won't happen., will add to to customer its value .
Exactly. There are a few, like Tomtex,,who could use the extra room, Mopar makes a kit for that, if you don't want four doors but want the length and space of the JKU.valiant67 said:I guess I don't see what a lengthened 2 door Wranger would offer that the Unlimited does not.
The short length and decent turning radius make the 2 dr Wranger a great in town vehicle. That's why I bought mine.