Jeep Wrangler may receive version with independent front suspension to compete with Bronco
At SEMA, the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept with independent front suspension was presented; it may be offered as an option for all Wrangler owners.
Head of American brands at Stellantis Tim Kuniskis presented the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept in Las Vegas and asked whether the independent front suspension should be made available for all Wrangler versions, not just the SRT. No decision has been made yet.
The Scrambler SRT is expected to launch by 2030. The suspension was developed in collaboration with off-road racing champion Casey Currie: the system with 2.5-inch Fox shock absorbers was tested on a modified Jeep Gladiator Striker, which won its class in the NORA 500.
Traditionally, the Wrangler is equipped with a solid front axle. The Ford Bronco's independent front suspension helps improve on-road performance, allowing the model to compete with the Wrangler for customers.
The Wrangler, Gladiator, and upcoming Ram Dakota are or are expected to be produced at Stellantis' Toledo plant. Standardizing the suspension across multiple models could reduce implementation costs.
