Jeep just re-released a modern take on everyone’s favorite ’70s surf 4×4

[Chris]

The 2015 Cherokee Chief

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee Chief has a 6-speed manual transmission, and a 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine providing the punch you need for any off-road adventure you can imagine or for just ripping doughnuts on the beach without fear of getting stuck in the sand. It’s Ocean-blue paint job, razor grille and floral pattern seats are bound to induce either Déjà Vu or an acid flashback, depending on who you’re asking. The car also features vintage surfer logos on the console and door handles and a tiki-style gear shifter.

Jeep decided to maintain the two-door look, while still providing the convenience of a four-door by simply eliminating exterior handles on the rear doors. The glass on the rear windows is completely removable, so that the ocean breeze can touch your sun-kissed skin, or to just air out the ’70s summer smell of cigarettes and patchouli.

Jeep re-introduced this awesome adventure-mobile at the forty-ninth annual Easter Jeep Safari.

 

[ELBRAVO]

Is this for real?

 

[Chris]

Is this for real?

Unfortunately no, it's just a concept at the moment.

 

[wotL]

I love the vintage look of it.

 

[StG58]

That's just way too cool! To bad it's just a concept a the moment.

 

[Chris]

I think it's awesome, but it is a shame it's just a concept!

 

[LJRubiconGuy]

Wow... That thing is awesome looking!

 

[billiebob]

Wish someone would make that front end clip for the JK

 

[Chris]

I wish they would just make the entire vehicle! It looks so retro, but so cool!

 

[Rook]

Wish someone would make that front end clip for the JK

Such a shame it's only a concept

 

[silvercreek]

Personally I'm a little partial to the M-151A1...............Just kidding!

 

[Rook]

haha, that's awesome!

 

[silvercreek]

Anyone else notice that there aren't any outside door handles on the rear doors of the Cherokee Chief? Maybe they only unlatch from the inside.

 

[Chris]

Anyone else notice that there aren't any outside door handles on the rear doors of the Cherokee Chief? Maybe they only unlatch from the inside.

Hmmm, that is odd! I never noticed that until now.

 

[silvercreek]

Here a real opportunity to have a vintage Cherokee Chief to fix up. It's a bit on the high side but good looking vintage Jeep non the less. How much do you think it would take to make this '75 look like the Concept Cherokee Chief?

 

[Chris]

Here a real opportunity to have a vintage Cherokee Chief to fix up. It's a bit on the high side but good looking vintage Jeep non the less. How much do you think it would take to make this '75 look like the Concept Cherokee Chief?

That is a nice looking ride!

I'd say you'd have to put AT LEAST 15k into it to get it where it needs to be. You need a lift, bigger tires, probably different axles, etc. That is of course assuming you want it to look like the new concept.

 

[billiebob]

Anyone else notice that there aren't any outside door handles on the rear doors of the Cherokee Chief? Maybe they only unlatch from the inside.

Memories of the Nissan Xterra from the '90s? The Mazda RX8? Must have been others before then. And a low rider trend forever.

'course this is a concept so nothing has to work or be practical. I bet there were show cars in the 1050s which did this too.

 

[Stinger]

Right down to the paint color it is do much like my 1973 Cherokee!