The sign accompanying the Jeep Scrambler at the recent North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting simply said "engineering concept", but the display also stated "2005 (model year) production Scrambler will have
. . . " It was a low publicity announcement, but there is no doubt about it - the Scrambler is due for production next summer as a 2005 model. And it will look very much like this concept.
This engineering concept has a 19-inch stretched wheelbase, but the actual production model will be stretched far less - only 10-inches as stated on Jeep's very own display, with a 5-inch overhang stretch.
But sources are now telling us that there may be both long and short wheelbase versions. The bed itself will measure in at approximately 4?feet, and the Scrambler will be powered by a 4-cylinder engine, with an inline 6 option. The Scrambler concept shown here has a removable top, but there is no word yet if that will make it into production. The Toledo, Ohio-built Scrambler will be produced in limited numbers with production estimated at 20,000 units per year. Export to Europe and Asia is more than likely, though not confirmed yet. ... - Automedia