Stellantis is kicking off its SEMA show with a trio of Jeep and Ram show trucks. While the total number of in-house custom vehicles is lower than in previous years, they are still quite impressive. They also provide a sneak peek at potential new products from the brands.
Jeep CJ Surge Concept
Stellantis has once again created a stunning resto-mod. This one began as a CJ SUV and has a keen eye for the future. A 268-horsepower electric motor powers the vehicle. It appears to be a slightly different setup from the Jeep Magneto concept, which had more power. Jeep does not specify a transmission, only a two-speed four-wheel-drive transfer case. Power is routed through the transfer case to Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) crate Dana 44 axles. A 400-volt, 24-module lithium-ion battery pack mounted behind the seats provides power. What’s particularly intriguing about all of this is that Jeep claims this truck was built to investigate what might go into a Mopar EV conversion kit. So, something along these lines could be available in the next couple of years to compete with the still-in-development GM eCrate kit.
