[damazeen]

Now that Fiat is taking control over the whole company, will Jeep still remain Jeep? During the Diamler days Chrysler had a say. Will they still be able to go at it with Fiat? Like Dylan said, "Money doesn't talk, it swears" .....

 

[Scottina06]

Jeep has 3 of the 4 top selling vehicles for chrysler. Jeep is what's worth the $$$$.

 

[macfan]

Jeep has 3 of the 4 top selling vehicles for chrysler. Jeep is what's worth the $$$$.

Top selling vehicles and Jeep remaining Jeep are two different things. We are already in the midst of a change with Jeep luxury vehicles, RWD vehicles, and FWD vehicles. We now have mall cruisers, grocery getters, and soccer mom vehicles among the Jeep mix which pretty much started out life as a military vehicle. Don't get me wrong. I love my new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited II, 3.2L but it is not the historic Jeep.

 

[damazeen]

Yeah... I love my JGC as well. I would just hate Fiat to introduce dramatic changes to the line that would make my 2012 the last Jeep I buy. I just hope Chrysler still has enough clout to put it's foot down to oppose any change that would strip Jeep of its jeepness.

 

[Barboots]

I'm not certain, but wouldn't it be the Fiato influence which resulted in the current CRD on offer? Awesome engine... great decision :thumbsup:

Everything is getting "softer" unfortunately. The market drives that though.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[MoparKing]

As the world keeps turning, advancements in technology are getting better and better every day. Jeep will remain Jeep but it will eventually turn into every other car company.The World War days are long gone and there's no need for those "rugged I can go anywhere" vehicles. Now people go off roading by choice, unlike before. I think the only "Semi-Real" Jeep that will remain will be the Wrangler (as long as it isn't equipped with navigation or heated seats). All other Jeeps have already been converted into ordinary cars. Just my 0.2¢

 

[JeeperJohn]

I believe it was Fiat that insisted our 2014 Jeeps get the beautiful interiors we have now in place of the genuine Corinthian plastic we had for years. If that's a step backwards, I'm good with it.

 

[scooterha]

I believe it was Fiat that insisted our 2014 Jeeps get the beautiful interiors we have now in place of the genuine Corinthian plastic we had for years. If that's a step backwards, I'm good with it.

I thought the Corinthian plastic was new for 2014?

 

[NC4stroker]

I think the Jeep brand will remain intact. The market may demand a little more of this or that, but you'll still be able to get a Rubicon with a Rock-Trac transfer case!!

 

[bill_de]

As long as enough people choose Jeep over its competitors, a Jeep will be a Jeep. As the country in general is becoming wussified, Jeep may have to make changes in its main stream products. Time will tell.


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[jacko15]

To paraphrase the philosopher Alan Watts, "The only thing that is for sure is that there will be change."

 

[scooterha]

To paraphrase the philosopher Alan Watts, "The only thing that is for sure is that there will be change."

Both are awesome!

 

[fpintos87]

i wouldnt have bought a gc 2014 if it wasnt for all the features it has, gotta love the 8.4, instead of the 5. something the older ones had!

 

[scooterha]

as much as I love my12, I do wish it had came with the 8.4 screen from the get go like the Chrysler 300's did.

 

[Shannon]

It was Sergio himself that looked at the initial 2014 prototype, and asked "where are the LED's" and insisted on LED lighting. Fiat has a bad reputation in the past, but so far, the Fiat design input into the 2014's are what gave us the beautiful interiors, the LED lighting, and the EcoDiesel engines. So far, I am happy with the changes. Will have to see what happens a few years down the road. Jeep will be Fiat's cash cow, so if they know what is good for them, they will keep improving the quality.

 

[damazeen]

Can't argue with more tech if it works properly. And a smooth interior at my age is a big plus. As long as they don't sissify the exterior and the performance, who knows. This could be a good thing. I love being behind the wheel knowing that I can go anywhere I want. Literally.

 

[AAAA]

The Jeep brand is hot at this time. I think you will see Chrysler/Dodge models migrating to Jeep brand.

 

[scooterha]

It was Sergio himself that looked at the initial 2014 prototype, and asked "where are the LED's" and insisted on LED lighting. Fiat has a bad reputation in the past, but so far, the Fiat design input into the 2014's are what gave us the beautiful interiors, the LED lighting, and the EcoDiesel engines. So far, I am happy with the changes. Will have to see what happens a few years down the road. Jeep will be Fiat's cash cow, so if they know what is good for them, they will keep improving the quality.

Also they need to keep prices in the range they are now. Chrysler has had a bad history of getting cocky with home-run designs and hiking the prices way up. Hopefully Fiat won't get cocky with the Jeep brand and do the same thing. Jeep is a down to earth brand that was meant for affordability and off road prowess for everyone to enjoy, not just the super rich. From a design stand point the LED lights and the enhanced interiors are a good call.
Like I said in another thread, Jeep hit a home-run with the WK2, it truly is going to be one model of the GC that will be in the Grand Cherokee history books.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Shannon, that was the 2011, not the 2014. For 2014, he finally got his LEDs.

And some have said that Jeep hasn't been Jeep since Chrysler bought AMC in 1987.

 

[AAAA]

And some have said that Jeep hasn't been Jeep since Chrysler bought AMC in 1987.

Oh, you liked the square headlights?