Aside from H1 or H2, what would you get?

[Zing]

The thought hasn't even occured to me the past year since I've owned my H2, but the H3 release got me thinking what else I'd excited about getting. I like this Jeep Rescue concept, which I'd definitely get over an H3, and maybe one day try in place of my H2 when it wears out. Respectable features and some cool toys.

JEEP RESCUE FEATURES
Can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear
All four doors are removable
All-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails
80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase
Front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension
Suspension with adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording
37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability
On-board tire pressure control can “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces
Cummins Diesel engine
Seating for five
AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back

[Zing]

The thought hasn't even occured to me the past year since I've owned my H2, but the H3 release got me thinking what else I'd excited about getting. I like this Jeep Rescue concept, which I'd definitely get over an H3, and maybe one day try in place of my H2 when it wears out. Respectable features and some cool toys.

JEEP RESCUE FEATURES
Can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear
All four doors are removable
All-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails
80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase
Front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension
Suspension with adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording
37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability
On-board tire pressure control can “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces
Cummins Diesel engine
Seating for five
AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back

[Zing]

The thought hasn't even occured to me the past year since I've owned my H2, but the H3 release got me thinking what else I'd excited about getting. I like this Jeep Rescue concept, which I'd definitely get over an H3, and maybe one day try in place of my H2 when it wears out. Respectable features and some cool toys.

JEEP RESCUE FEATURES
Can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear
All four doors are removable
All-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails
80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase
Front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension
Suspension with adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording
37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability
On-board tire pressure control can “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces
Cummins Diesel engine
Seating for five
AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back

[Zing]

In black of course, this color has to go.

[Zing]

Underneath

[Zing]

Cameras underneath would be cool, but not sure how long they'd be visible (mud and all)

[RIC-H0]

Looks like it may need more undercarriage protection. A few more skid plates would be nice.!

Ric-H2

[devilsfan]

I'd like a mild redesign of the exterior also, make it look more like this:



Stacy

[JohnB.GWU.]

If jeep makes a model that looks like that, I WOULD DEFINATELY BUY IT

[icedoutballa]

aside from then wat car would i get? any car?
then a EVo MR!

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by icedoutballa:
aside from then wat car would i get? any car?
then a EVo MR! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Could you repeat that in English?

[icedoutballa]

lancer evolution eight mitsubishi racing edition dumbass

[DennisAJC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by icedoutballa:
lancer evolution eight mitsubishi racing edition dumbass <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey ****-fer-brains, we're not fluent in "Freaka".

Lancers are for ugly chicks.

[devilsfan]

I find it especially interesting that one thing was never mentioned - price. Even Jeep afficianadoes are going to have a hard time coughing up $60,000+ for a vehicle when a modified Rubi isn't too far off and and $20,000 cheaper. Has anyone seen what Jeep plans to market the Rescue for?

Stacy

[Yetti]

You could step to the Bigger Am general products?



1970 AM GENERAL M35A2. Diesel eng., 5 sp. trans., 2 sp. transfer, AWD, 12' fixed cargo bed, runs great, ready for work or play, located in London. $3,500. Xenia, OH.
(937) 231-4592
CIEHM2370202

www.autorv.com

[TBarrow]

Well I went a totally different direction although I did not and will not get rid of my H2. I bought a 2000 model Black Prowler with 1632 miles on it Tuesday. It is to be deliverd on Monday.

[Big Z]

A Unimog Or 6X!

[devilsfan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
The Rescue is clearly marketed towards the same people who bought H2's and rightly so. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Very true, but keep in mind that there are 2 distinct types of H2 buyers - those who bought it for the looks or for status, and those who bought it for off-road capability. Judging from GM's numbers that roughly 5% of H2 owners take the truck off-road, I don't think that there's that big of a market for another true heavy-duty large SUV that excels off-road (not merely capable, but is truly built for off-roading like the H2). I think those who are into serious off-roading and can afford the Rescue will definitely be enticed, but I also think a number of serious off-roaders will still gawk at the price tag when they already have decent modified vehicles that can keep up with any off-the-lot truck. Jeep may want a slice of the pie of the current Hummer market, but I can't see that there's that much up for grabs in the first place. They will certainly win a lot of Jeep owners back who were looking for something more than the Liberty and felt that Jeep strayed from its roots, however.

It would be interesting to run an informal poll on this site on how many would consider trading in their H2 for a Rescue. I think you'd find that quite a few off-roaders would still keep their H2s despite the fact there's a better off-road machine out there. While the H2 may not be as capable as the Rescue in that respect, the Rescue is lacking a lot of what the H2 has - such as looks and refinement. I can't imagine your typical soccer mom or business owner who does off-road on the weekends driving the Rescue on daily errands or to entertain clients. It simply isn't the complete package that the H2 is.

Stacy