These are the same replies the marketing and design folks at Jeep used in denying that another Jeep pickup truck would ever be built - and now look at where we are today.
Also, I have seen the video of the design chief saying that the crew cab is it - nothing else will be offered. However, if...
Rubicon with:
- upgraded soft top - the availability of convertible truck is very cool - Gladiator's best attribute - having a Rubicon version is just hat much better!
- automatic - resale a consideration
- color - orange with color-matched fenders
- upgraded wheel rims
- cloth heated seats
-...
I agree - engineering changes to accommodate a smaller cab and longer bed is no easy undertaking. The question becomes is it worth it to do so. I obviously contend that it would be as evidenced by all the other manufacturers and the varied formats offered with their mid-size trucks. I think Jeep...
I understand your point but recent events suggest the availability of extended cab version could very well happen. I cite for you the 2019 Ram Rebel - when initially produced it came only in a crew cab. But Ram in planning the formats for their 2019 major redesign now makes available a quad cab...
I do not agree that an extended cab Gladiator with a longer bed and shorter cab wouldn't be profitable. You're right Jeep is apparently targeting a specific market segment but speaking of money this is an awful lot of money to invest in vehicle in one specific format but that's what they have...
It doesn't have to be an add on. Offer an extended cab truck with a longer bed and there would no change to overall length of the truck. Basically exchange cab space for bed space.
A clear majority of the Tacoma sales are through dealer lots and not fleets. Even with fleet sales - one of the fundamental attributes of the Tacoma line is the flexibility of platforms offered (extended cabs, crew cabs, engine choices, etc.). Even if fleet sales are factored in not many fleet...
I really think you’re reaching on this one but whatever...
Regarding the fleet excuse the number one seller in the segment, the Tacoma has virtually no fleet sales and they offer a wide variety of cabs and beds. The singular offering by Jeep will suppress the sales number no doubt
There's no way Jeep sells 100,000 of these - the Tacoma - #1 in this class sold 198,000 units in 2017 and Chevy sold 112,000 Colorados while GMC sold 32,000 Canyons.
And bear in mind, these all have a wider variety of cabs and bed lengths.
Jeep will be fortunate to match or slightly beat the...
This is exactly what most people said,including all the Jeep officials about producing another Jeep pickup- yet here we are today with an official Jeep pickup being produced. FCA is losing money but not on Jeeps especially Wranglers. My prediction is Jeep will be expanding offerings not...
I truly believe Jeep will be offering an extended cab and longer bed. When they consider the demand and loss of sales to competitors who do offer alternatives - they have to offer more choices.