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What if Jeep switched from Wrangler based to Recon?

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Jeep Gladiator What if Jeep switched from Wrangler based to Recon? Rally

Or something race ready. Tires on top don't match the other sizes, but still pretty neat.
 

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Could we make an “I went on AI and have to share the slop it vomited up” section for this kind of stuff?

Maybe I’m old, but forums have always been places to talk to people with a common interest; all these copy-paste posts from AIs defeat the purpose. A while ago someone was asking for local recommendations for a road trip and some one had to chime in with “Here’s what Chat GPT said! (Insert two pages of AI slop)”

We all know AI exists, if we wanted to talk to a bot, we’d be on the appropriate website.
 

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Doesn't look bad but I don't think it could replace a Wrangler/Gladiator. It may as well be a Bronco.
 

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Reminds me of the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
 

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Not bad. Not rugged looking enough IMO. I'd vote for a Gladiator version of this.

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When i saw those vehicles with the flat front end like the old pickups and waggoneers Jeep brought out the first thing that came to mind was Jurassic park. Evolution got rid of flat and squared off front ends for a reason they had their time on the planet and they became extinct . To me the recon is another one it defeats the reason to buy a jeep over something else it lacks the narrow body, rounded hood and protruding fenders that add visibility and limit trail damage making it just another wagon or SUV.
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