Jeep Recon may get ICE / Hybrid engine variants "if opportunities appear" says Jeep CEO

[ironman]

Interesting tidbit from an interview with new Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa: New Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa:

From Article: 'We are building a road map for growth' - by Autonews.com

The Wagoneer S and Recon will launch as electric-only models, but being based on the new STLA Large architecture, could they also have internal combustion engines?​

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We will launch as full electric, as we think that there are many fans of the Wagoneer and Wrangler that are looking with curiosity at electrification. But if opportunities [for ICE variants] appear, we need to grab them or somebody else will.​

 

[Signing Spock]

I’d take a turbo 4cyl Recon or a hybrid one with the same motor

I’d prefer the all electric but a hybrid or regular turbo would be perfect motors for this size SUV.

 

[MASReconfan]

I’d take a turbo 4cyl Recon or a hybrid one with the same motor

I’d prefer the all electric but a hybrid or regular turbo would be perfect motors for this size SUV.

Interesting concept but you lose the advantages of going full electric (I know, not everyone has easy access to cheap electricity). I want to go electric because it’s cleaner but also because it’s less maintenance, direct torque, more storage space and you gotta admit that the Recon looks cool. I’m in Quebec so electricity is cheap and easy to access in addition to being clean. As a Jeep owner, I want to support the brand but I can do that already with the current models on the market (ICE or hybrid). Just get the Recon out there for us to see and review already.

 

[Signing Spock]

If I end up in a bigger city back in the US I’d absolutely go all electric, I’m not discrediting that vs an ICE option. But if we end up in like BFE South Dakota or something I don’t think I’d want electric lol

Now my dream is to have a few acres with a small solar farm on it to which I’d be able to charge this stuff myself and not have to worry about if my electric bill will go through the roof.

 

[MASReconfan]

Are you guys getting impatient or frustrated with the lack of communication or information regarding the launch of the Recon?

 

[Recon]

Are you guys getting impatient or frustrated with the lack of communication or information regarding the launch of the Recon?

Yes, this is incredibly frustrating. It seems that what I want and what Jeep is planning to deliver is quite different. I want a modern Cherokee the looks great like the Recon does. Gas engine, maybe mild hybrid (if it works right), but none of this plug in hybrid nonsense. The general lack of information from Jeep makes me wonder if I’m waiting for a vehicle that will never come out.
I’m keeping my eye on the new Land Crusier, which is exactly what I want in a new SUV. 25 mpg highway. I don’t have to plug it in and charge it. Great looking. Body on frame. Nice interior with physical buttons (instead of touch screen everything)
Not sure how much longer I want to wait. I’ve been a Jeep fan my whole life but recently they just seem super dysfunctional.

 

[MASReconfan]

Well, seems Stellantis investor day reiterated that the brand will launch new vehicles such as the Jeep Recon and increase sales and volumes.

https://www.stellantis.com/en/investors/events/stellantis-investor-day-2024

 

[Flyfisher]

This would be a super smart move in my opinion. Broadens the customer base for Jeep Recon by magnitudes -- not only in terms of more powertrain options but also price points.