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Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: ifcar on August 11, 2005, 06:10:34 AM
(http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/tmb/9950_FHOMKKEDCPDTA.jpg)
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: Catman on August 11, 2005, 06:17:14 AM
So basically, Jeep will have some car based SUV's and a bunch of "Trail Rated" stuff?  Not a bad move since it may keep more shoppers in the Jeep showroom.  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: 93JC on August 11, 2005, 06:28:33 AM
(http://www.claytoncramer.com/pictures/Scenery/MallRated.jpg)
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: Catman on August 11, 2005, 06:34:13 AM
There you go! :D  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: BMWDave on August 11, 2005, 08:30:01 AM
Jeep is straying way to far from its roots.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: mazda6er on August 11, 2005, 08:32:43 AM
QuoteJeep is straying way to far from its roots.
At least they're not trying to make sedans.  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: ifcar on August 11, 2005, 08:37:10 AM
A truck-based sedan would actually be interesting.  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: mazda6er on August 11, 2005, 08:44:01 AM
QuoteA truck-based sedan would actually be interesting.
I imagine it would come out similar to a Baja or Outback.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: ifcar on August 11, 2005, 08:52:54 AM
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QuoteA truck-based sedan would actually be interesting.
I imagine it would come out similar to a Baja or Outback.
The Baja isn't a sedan.  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: Catman on August 11, 2005, 08:53:07 AM
There's no reason they shouldn't expand their product line as long as they offer some true 4X4's in the line up.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: mazda6er on August 11, 2005, 08:57:22 AM
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QuoteA truck-based sedan would actually be interesting.
I imagine it would come out similar to a Baja or Outback.
The Baja isn't a sedan.
:rolleyes:  :rolleyes: Could you not imagine the Baja as a sedan? I merely meant the elevated, "rugged" body style would probably be indicative of any product Jeep would produce as a "sedan".  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: mazda6er on August 11, 2005, 09:00:11 AM
ifcar, quit launching cats and respond to my post! :angry:
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: ifcar on August 11, 2005, 09:04:01 AM
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QuoteA truck-based sedan would actually be interesting.
I imagine it would come out similar to a Baja or Outback.
The Baja isn't a sedan.
:rolleyes:  :rolleyes: Could you not imagine the Baja as a sedan? I merely meant the elevated, "rugged" body style would probably be indicative of any product Jeep would produce as a "sedan".
I don't have to imagine the Baja as a sedan, Subaru already built it:
(http://familycar.com/RoadTests/SubaruOutback/SedanImages/LeftFront.jpg)

And the Jeep would be truck-based, not car-based.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: 93JC on August 11, 2005, 04:17:35 PM
QuoteAnd the Jeep would be truck-based, not car-based.
Why?
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: 280Z Turbo on August 11, 2005, 04:38:29 PM
QuoteJeep is straying way to far from its roots.
Well, it is nice to make money, you know. Soccer moms are where the money is at and they don't want a hardcore offroader.

Serious off-roaders probably aren't going to buy a shiny new Jeep to go off road with anyway.

Want a real Jeep? Here ya' go:

http://search.ebay.com/jeep-cj_Passenger-V..._W0QQsacatZ6001 (http://search.ebay.com/jeep-cj_Passenger-Vehicles_W0QQsacatZ6001)

There should be one there that suits you.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: ifcar on August 11, 2005, 04:41:51 PM
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QuoteAnd the Jeep would be truck-based, not car-based.
Why?
Because that's what I was suggesting.  ;)

If Jeep were to do a sedan, why not be unique about it? Nothing unique about a standard sedan with AWD, but style it around a Grand Cherokee, Liberty, or even Wrangler platform, and you've got something much closer to Jeep-worthy.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: Catman on August 11, 2005, 05:27:39 PM
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QuoteAnd the Jeep would be truck-based, not car-based.
Why?
Because that's what I was suggesting.  ;)

If Jeep were to do a sedan, why not be unique about it? Nothing unique about a standard sedan with AWD, but style it around a Grand Cherokee, Liberty, or even Wrangler platform, and you've got something much closer to Jeep-worthy.
Actually, an Outback type vehicle might work.
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: giant_mtb on August 11, 2005, 06:24:43 PM
Jeep is committing suicide.  <_<  
Title: Sketch: Jeep Compass Rallye
Post by: 280Z Turbo on August 11, 2005, 09:04:29 PM
QuoteJeep is committing suicide.  <_<
See my earlier post. I really don't think they are.
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