Next Wrangler To Keep It's Core Values - But Major Upgrade

At the Opening of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show CEO of Fiat Chrysler Sergio Marchionne has declared that the next Wrangler will retain it's traditional core 4WD features but will receive a major overhaul of power trains and loose some weight to improve economy.

"We know we need to update the architecture. We need to take weight out," he saidThe plans for the next generation Wrangler are up for approval in the next 10 weeks he said.
Jeep enthusiast circles are concerned that the next Wrangler may get independent suspension which would mean a less capable vehicle than the current sold axle JK model.
The current Wrangler setup suits the 4X4 enthusiast and adventurers who use the Wrangler in extreme terrain and arduous conditions around the world.
Marchionne has stated that Jeeps biggest problem with Wrangler production is that is at full capacity at the Toledo plant and they are committed to building the iconic Jeep model in the US. Wrangler sales rose another 10% in north America last year and markets are very strong in export countries such as Australia also.source Autonews