Jaloplink article today

[Burt]

https://www.jalopnik.com/2247989/jeep-recon-finally-ready-for-launch-less-range-dealer-discounts/

 

[MaineRecon]

Saw that. Typical junk article by someone that can’t imagine how a rugged off-road EV SUV doesn’t get a gigamile per charge and costs more than 30k. Yawn.

 

[WXman]

Yeah, nobody seems to understand that simple concept. Jeep doesn't go for range. They go for fun. That's why the brand name is so strong across the land.

 

[MaineRecon]

Exactly. If I wanted a long range economy car, I wouldn’t be looking at a Jeep of any kind. I want to be able to take any road and completely ignore plowing my driveway all winter just because I can

 

[dhonkaz]

Auto journalists live in some paradox where they want more EV variety, but they criticize everything that’s different.

it’s a boxy SUV because that’s what Americans generally want. It’s not Hummer sized because the mid-sized SUV is Jeep’s bread and butter and not everyone needs three rows.

It’s not a Model Y because it’s got a better interior, off-road chops, CarPlay/AA, better ride height/stance. There’s a lot to like about the Recon’s attempt to pursue and bring EV to a different target.

if they bring the Grand Wagoneer’s REEV to this as an option, it could be getting 400+ miles and suddenly people won

 

[MaineRecon]

I think recon could be a real overall winner if they play it right. It is exactly what I want at the Moab level. Heavy off-road bias - but more comfortable than a wrangler. Hopefully less noisy.

But, if they also bring out a true street biased 300-350mi range mall crawler, that will be a hit with part of the market.

And then you have the ICE crowd that just wants to spend $5+/gal for their 3.6L. Whatever floats their boat I guess.