The 2016 Easter Jeep Safari is nearing its invasion of Moab, Utah and Jeep has certainly made preparations. In fact, the automaker has built seven custom concept vehicles for the annual event. Jeep has been a part of the Easter Jeep Safari, a Jeep club event, for quite a while, having prepared concept vehicles for the trail run since 2002. The Safari itself has been held since 1966, making 2016 its 50th anniversary. It also happens to be Jeep’s 75th anniversary. With so much compiled into one event, Jeep went all-out with this year’s concepts.
One of the seven concept vehicles is this, the Wrangler Shortcut Concept. It’s built as a throwback to honor the classic Jeep CJ-5 that began production in the mid-1950s. it’s called Shortcut for its short wheelbase, body-hugging bumpers, and its ability to navigate tight, winding trails that would otherwise halt a larger vehicle.
The Jeep, along with its six other companion vehicles, were built with by Jeep and FCA’s iconic Mopar brand using Mopar parts, Jeep Performance Parts, and one-off-built parts. Jeep engineers, designers, and fabricators all took part in the concepts’ creations. After their initial trial-by-fire at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, the vehicles will be used for promotional and exhibition purposes, touring the country to car and Jeep shows.
The 2016 Easter Jeep Safari takes place in Moab, Utah March 19 through 27. It’s open to anyone in the Jeep-loving public who have pre-registered.
Continue reading to learn more about the Jeep Shortcut Concept.
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