I feel in agreement with you on a lot of these, but I will try to play devil’s advocate here. My understanding might be flawed so feel free to correct.
It’s not “supposed”, it is a GREAT offroad vehicle. The most capable one available in the US.
More like $100k, not that that’s any less crazy.
And yet people are buying them. I would bet these 392s will hold their value very well long term.
What year/models have you driven? My mom’s stock ‘24 4XE Sahara drives AMAZING, better than some German sedans I’ve driven.
I am skeptical on the importance of factory installed high-end shocks on all JLs, for the same reasons we don’t see factory oneton axles. But that’s a topic for another discussion.
IMO, an airbag-only suspension doesn’t belong on an offroad vehicle. But for street only use, I don’t see why not. I know Jeep had a concept JL with airbags a year ago, not sure if that has moved forward at all.
On the Hemi, I think government regulations must be a part of Jeep not bringing it out earlier.
Had the Bronco not come out, we might’ve never seen a V8 Wrangler.
I wish they did this too, like how Ford does it with the Bronco. You can add the Sasquatch package to a lower trim, and that gets you lockers, gears, lift, beadlocks and more.
They did just add a rear locker to the Willys model? So at least they’re heading in the right direction somewhat.
Where did you get that? Yes sales have slowed, but Jeep was Stellantis’s most succesful brand up until very recently.
Again, regulations.
Crash safety regulations make it impossible to sell a TJ-like vehicle in today’s day and age.
Also, emissions standards. Bigger vehicle means less stringent emissions rules to follow.
Are we talking offroad performance? If so, a JL would absolutely destroy a TJ offroad for a variety of reasons, size notwithstanding.
