Spied: Jeep Recon INTERIOR First Look + Driving Modes

[JAY]

We've posted a first look at the Jeep Recon interior at Jeepreconforum:

Jeep Recon INTERIOR First Look! + Driving Modes

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[PuddleJumper]

I just know this bad boy is gonna cost 80 plus grand and have a range worse than a fully overland loaded gladiator on 37s with no rehear.

 

[Aj58]

Was wondering when cars were gonna get ejection seats!

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Was wondering when cars were gonna get ejection seats!

Was just about to say I need one of those yellow boxes with the red button

Looks pretty cool overall, probably cost an arm and a leg.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Granted we're likely in the market for an EV next year but I don't think that even with incentives this will be on the short list. First year jitters notwithstanding I'm really not looking to dump $60K+ on her Bronco Sport replacement.

But- kudos to Jeep for doing something that isn't a bubble shaped CUV.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Looks like they went the Tesla route with touchscreen controlling most everything.

Would love to see a comparison between this, Scout, and Rivian.

 

[Volt0]

I’ve avoided those floating touch screens so far, and plan to continue avoiding them. When I see vehicles like this, it makes me want to go old school and build up my own daily driver.

 

[Yossarian]

Wonder if corrosion around the door hinges will be standard or an option after the warranty runs out?

 

[amoyer_01]

The interior looks much better then the exterior.

 

[Flyin6]

For me, this thing gets a solid veto. Independent suspension, electric power, and assumed high cost. I'll take a gasser any day. I owned a Tesla. Once you get past the fact that you own the fastest thing in the world, there's little else going on. I couldn't even take the trip I planned with it because of the lack of charging stations. Oh, and waiting to charge—that's wonderful.
This thing might work in a suburban setting, but why would you need an expensive boxy Land Rover wanna-be in that setting? I think it's all about government compliance and making a statement. It gets a 5/10 and a yawn from me.
Just one guy's opinion...

 

[Sw00per]

At first look I thought... wow looks like a Range Rover.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

I would like to have that steering wheel in my JT.

 

[BourbonRunner]

For me, this thing gets a solid veto. Independent suspension, electric power, and assumed high cost. I'll take a gasser any day. I owned a Tesla. Once you get past the fact that you own the fastest thing in the world, there's little else going on. I couldn't even take the trip I planned with it because of the lack of charging stations. Oh, and waiting to charge—that's wonderful.
This thing might work in a suburban setting, but why would you need an expensive boxy Land Rover wanna-be in that setting? I think it's all about government compliance and making a statement. It gets a 5/10 and a yawn from me.
Just one guy's opinion...

I'm not disagreeing with you- I'd much rather see a BEV + extender like the upcoming Scout, Wagoneer S and Ramcharger than a sole BEV off roader. I do not see the appeal of a pure BEV in an off-road vehicle. Last thing you want to do is be 50 miles from civilization crawling around and your battery runs out. At least with gas or diesel you can carry extra or get some dropped to you.

But I also don't think Jeep is angling this towards its enthusiast/off road Wrangler and/or Gladiator buyers either.

They're going after the "lifestyle" vehicle market where 99% of the time it will be on the road and used for commuting and Costco runs. That being said the IFS makes a lot more sense than running the Dana E-Beam SFA- it should have better road manners.

 

[legacy_etu]

I'm not disagreeing with you- I'd much rather see a BEV + extender like the upcoming Scout, Wagoneer S and Ramcharger than a sole BEV off roader. I do not see the appeal of a pure BEV in an off-road vehicle. Last thing you want to do is be 50 miles from civilization crawling around and your battery runs out. At least with gas or diesel you can carry extra or get some dropped to you.

But I also don't think Jeep is angling this towards its enthusiast/off road Wrangler and/or Gladiator buyers either.

They're going after the "lifestyle" vehicle market where 99% of the time it will be on the road and used for commuting and Costco runs. That being said the IFS makes a lot more sense than running the Dana E-Beam SFA- it should have better road manners.

I don't know if I agree with your assessment of them targeting the the mall crowd/lifestyle crew. I mean the thing appears to be outfiited with BF Goodrich AT 33" tires. It also shows a rock/mud drive mode toggle on the center console. This should be a BEV + RE unit given that it "appears" they're targeting this to have off road chops. Given that it's BEV only they'd probably be better off putting AS tires on it and ditch the rock/mud modes for snow/wet/and sand maybe.

I'm watching the Scout rollout closely. I think they've done a lot of things right so far. No way I'm going to be a beta tester though. I wanna see what the service looks like and how many issues they have. I also don't believe for a sec. that this won't be less than $75K .

 

[BourbonRunner]

I don't know if I agree with your assessment of them targeting the the mall crowd/lifestyle crew. I mean the thing appears to be outfiited with BF Goodrich AT 33" tires. It also shows a rock/mud drive mode toggle on the center console. This should be a BEV + RE unit given that it "appears" they're targeting this to have off road chops. Given that it's BEV only they'd probably be better off putting AS tires on it and ditch the rock/mud modes for snow/wet/and sand maybe.

I disagree- the majority of JLU sales are mall crawlers, and I'd bet most Rubicons sold in the past few years never see a gravel driveway let alone a trail or fire road. The industry knows this, hence the rise of the off road ready trims on everything from Hondas to Lexus. Jeep is positioning itself with the Recon to get into that game and good for them. If it winds up with real off road chops, even better.

I'm watching the Scout rollout closely. I think they've done a lot of things right so far. No way I'm going to be a beta tester though. I wanna see what the service looks like and how many issues they have. I also don't believe for a sec. that this won't be less than $75K .

Same here. I have a hundo down as a place holder for now but I'm not terribly enthused buying a brand new vehicle in its first year from a brand new company. Time will tell.

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