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2018 Jeep Wrangler To Feature Aluminum Hood, Doors

Last year Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed the 2018 Jeep Wrangler would feature aluminum portions to save weight but wouldn't be made entirely of aluminum.Now, thanks to a reader over at JL Wrangler Forums, we know exactly what portions of the new SUV will be made from the lighter metal.The sharp-eyed Jeep enthusiast obtained an internal release from aluminum supplier Alcoa notifying employees that the company will be making the entire hood and the inner linings of the doors out of aluminum.

2018 Ram 1500 Won't Share Jeep Wrangler Risks – DailySun

The next-gen Ram 1500 full-size pickup would feel really familiar to many because FCA is not looking to overhaul its design, although the truck would be moving from a unibody to body-on-frame construct which would immensely improve its capabilities as a workhorse.Automotive News reports that in terms of the Ram's exterior, the changes are going to be evolutionary, more like a extensive facelift instead of a redesign.Its front fascia would be reshaped, and so would its stance.

Jeep Rolling Into Paris With Special Moparized Wrangler & Renegade

Photo GalleryJeep and Mopar are each bringing a whole range of vehicles to the Paris Motor Show this year.But the ones that have caught our attention have brought the two FCA brands together.Customized for off-roading but perfectly legal to use on public roadways, the pair of "Moparized" vehicles aim to demonstrate what Jeeps are capable of and what Mopar can bring to the table.First up is a Wrangler Rubicon that features a MoparONE package and done up in Hyper Green with a black leather interior.It includes a 2-inch lift kit, steering damper, guard plates, and blacked-out 17-inch alloys wearing knobby Hankook Dynapro rubber – all part of the kit that can be purchased straight from the dealership.

Jeep Wrangler Will Use Aluminum in Doors, Hood: Report

Through many decades and iterations, the Jeep Wrangler has essentially remained a rough-and-tumble SUV with rugged construction with a relatively simple design.This formula is reportedly changing for the next generation, as rumors have circulated regarding diesel, pickup truck, and hybrid variants, along with extensive use of different materials and technology.Now, according to a report from the JL Wrangler Forums, the entire hood of the next Wrangler will be composed of aluminum, as will the interior of the doors.

Next Jeep Wrangler aluminum doors and hood news

Share PinterestEmailLeaked internal memo reveals Jeep's panel plans for redesigned WranglerWe know a new Jeep Wrangler is on the way, and now we've got some confirmation of its long-rumored aluminum content.According to a leaked internal memo from panel supplier Alcoa, the 2018 Wrangler will have front and rear doors with aluminum inner structures and an aluminum hood.The intel was leaked to the popular JLWrangler forum.

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