There’s no doubt the most interesting vehicle Jeep will haul to Moab for the annual all-things-off-road celebration that is the Easter Jeep Safari is the electric Magneto concept. It’s unique, in fact, so we wrote all about it in a separate story you can read here.
But the electric concept with the mutant-themed name isn’t the only fresh off-roader Jeep is unveiling at Moab. In addition to a few machines that were previously seen, there are three new concepts we’ll break out down below.
Jeepster Beach concept
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This year’s Jeep® “Resto-Mod” is a throwback to the second-generation Jeepster. The Jeepster Beach concept started as a 1968 Jeepster Commando (C-101) and was seamlessly blended with a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The body was modified and the exterior fuses original chrome trim with an updated, brightly colored two-tone paint scheme of Hazy IPA and Zinc Oxide. While the Jeepster Beach maintains the outward appearance of a vintage Jeepster, it commands peak performance both on- and off-road delivered by the modern-day Jeep Wrangler.
This year’s Jeep® “Resto-Mod” is a throwback to the second-generation Jeepster. The Jeepster Beach concept started as a 1968 Jeepster Commando (C-101) and was seamlessly blended with a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The body was modified and the exterior fuses original chrome trim with an updated, brightly colored two-tone paint scheme of Hazy IPA and Zinc Oxide. While the Jeepster Beach maintains the outward appearance of a vintage Jeepster, it commands peak performance both on- and off-road delivered by the modern-day Jeep Wrangler.
This year’s Jeep® “Resto-Mod” is a throwback to the second-generation Jeepster. The Jeepster Beach concept started as a 1968 Jeepster Commando (C-101) and was seamlessly blended with a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The body was modified and the exterior fuses original chrome trim with an updated, brightly colored two-tone paint scheme of Hazy IPA and Zinc Oxide. While the Jeepster Beach maintains the outward appearance of a vintage Jeepster, it commands peak performance both on- and off-road delivered by the modern-day Jeep Wrangler.
Jeepster Beach’s rear seat was replaced with a chrome, four-point safety cage and the carpets were removed to make cleaning out sand a breeze.
Jeepster Beach’s custom interior features low-back bucket seats trimmed in red leather. This ultimate beach-themed cruiser embodies a spirited, carefree attitude.
The Jeepster Beach “Resto-Mod” concept is an updated 1968 Jeepster Commando (C-101) that blends a vintage body with a modern drivetrain.
Besides the Magneto, the Jeepster Beach is probably the coolest vehicle Jeep is bringing to Moab. The concept pairs the retro bodywork of a 1968 Jeepster Commando with the chassis and running gear of a fully modern 2021 Jeep Wrangler. For those unaware, Jeep says “the Jeepster Commando was the first compact four-wheel-drive vehicle with an automatic transmission.” Tongue firmly in cheek, the automaker adds that “unlike the Jeep CJs of its day, it boasted modern amenities, such as doors, roll-up side glass, a heater and roof, as standard equipment.”
The Jeepster Beach is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that has received an “SRT tune” that increases output to 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic sends power to all four wheels through a stock Wrangler Rubicon transfer case with a low 4:1 range appropriate for rock crawling.
The restomod is painted in a two-tone Hazy IPA and Zinc Oxide color scheme. Inside, low-back bucket seats are swathed in red leather, and the carpet was removed. There’s only two perches, with the rear seat replaced with a chrome, four-point safety cage.
Jeep Red Bare Gladiator Rubicon concept
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The Jeep® Red Bare Gladiator Rubicon concept builds on the passion and enthusiasm of Jeep SUV owners who spend countless hours creating customized looks and modifications to their trusty off-roading vehicle. Red Bare is powered by the turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine, rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque, and delivers an impressive 91:1 crawl ratio to tackle Moab’s toughest trails.
The Jeep® Red Bare Gladiator Rubicon concept builds on the passion and enthusiasm of Jeep SUV owners who spend countless hours creating customized looks and modifications to their trusty off-roading vehicle. Red Bare is powered by the turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine, rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque, and delivers an impressive 91:1 crawl ratio to tackle Moab’s toughest trails.
Gladiator Red Bare boasts a Fire Cracker Red exterior with custom Matte Black graphics and gold accents, a black factory soft top and half doors for open-air freedom, plus a cargo bed-mounted sport bar and bed cover and rack system to store tons of off-roading gear.
The Gladiator Red Bare’s interior incorporates custom Katzkin Black leather seats with red stitching and custom red flannel inserts. The instrument panel has been wrapped in the same red flannel material, giving the interior a bold, rustic finish.
The Jeep Red Bare Gladiator Rubicon isn’t all that different from all the Gladiators that are currently sitting idle at a dealership near you. It’s painted Fire Cracker Red, a stock Gladiator color, and is finished with matte black exterior highlights and a custom Katzkin black leather interior. It’s lifted with a two-inch kit from the Mopar catalog and 17-inch matte black wheels with 37-inch BFG mud-terrain tires.
Power for the Red Bare comes from a stock 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6, routed to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The front and rear Dana 44 axles are re-geared with 4.88 ratios, and combined with the Rubicon transfer case, the truck boasts a 91:1 crawl ratio. Make sure to check out the awesome plaid upholstery, and be sure to let Jeep know if you’d like to see something like that make it into production. We know we would.
Jeep Orange Peelz Wrangler concept
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Based on a two-door Wrangler, the Jeep® Orange Peelz concept pays tribute to the long-standing, open-air, fun-and-freedom lifestyle that makes the Jeep Wrangler a global icon. Mopar designers have vastly enhanced the Wrangler’s open-air heritage by removing side and rear windows, installing prototype JPP half doors and a custom removable one-piece Freedom Top glass sunroof.
Based on a two-door Wrangler, the Jeep® Orange Peelz concept pays tribute to the long-standing, open-air, fun-and-freedom lifestyle that makes the Jeep Wrangler a global icon. Mopar designers have vastly enhanced the Wrangler’s open-air heritage by removing side and rear windows, installing prototype JPP half doors and a custom removable one-piece Freedom Top glass sunroof.
Based on a two-door Wrangler, the Jeep® Orange Peelz concept pays tribute to the long-standing, open-air, fun-and-freedom lifestyle that makes the Jeep Wrangler a global icon. Mopar designers have vastly enhanced the Wrangler’s open-air heritage by removing side and rear windows, installing prototype JPP half doors and a custom removable one-piece Freedom Top glass sunroof.
Based on a two-door Wrangler, the Jeep® Orange Peelz concept pays tribute to the long-standing, open-air, fun-and-freedom lifestyle that makes the Jeep Wrangler a global icon. Off-road performance comes from the proven JPP 2-inch lift kit with FOX shocks that increases ground clearance. Just below the concept steel “high-top” fender flares are 17-inch JPP beadlock-capable aluminum wheels riding on 37-inch BF Goodrich KM3 mud-terrain tires with Mopar valve stem caps carrying the Jeep logo.
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Based on a two-door Wrangler, the Jeep® Orange Peelz concept pays tribute to the long-standing, open-air, fun-and-freedom lifestyle that makes the Jeep Wrangler a global icon. On the inside of the cabin, plaid armrests, upper and lower seat inserts and the mid-instrument panels match the Orange Peelz exterior. Accent-orange stitching completes the steering wheel, shifter boots and the parking-brake handle.
Based on a two-door Wrangler, the Jeep® Orange Peelz concept pays tribute to the long-standing, open-air, fun-and-freedom lifestyle that makes the Jeep Wrangler a global icon. Mopar designers have vastly enhanced the Wrangler’s open-air heritage by removing side and rear windows and installing prototype JPP half doors.
The last Jeep we’re highlighting is the Orange Peelz concept, which, as you can see, is a heavily modified two-door Wrangler. A smattering of parts from the Mopar catalog, including a two-inch lift kit and Fox shocks, represent relatively simple modifications than an owner could replicate. Power comes from a stock 3.6-liter V6 fitted with a JPP cold-air intake and JPP cat-back exhaust system. The eight-speed automatic transmission is similarly stock.
Custom steel fenders replace the stock pieces and don’t come from the parts catalog (but could conceivably if buyers demand them), and factory half doors and a custom removable one-piece Freedom Top glass sunroof with the side windows removed contribute to an open-air cockpit. The windshield is replaced with a strong Gorilla Glass version that is available from your nearest Jeep dealership. A custom plaid interior (we seriously need to see these plaids in production!) complements the Orange Peelz exterior hue.
In addition to these factory customs, Jeep will also be showing off the Gladiator Farout and Gladiator Top Dog concepts. Lastly, a customized Wrangler Rubicon 392 will be brought along to ably demonstrate how too much power can sometimes be just enough.
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