Jeep JT Scrambler
A
lot of what makes this Scrambler a throwback Scrambler has to do with the
throwback colors. But that’s not really creative enough to represent a modern-
day Scrambler, so JPP parts were added to the Gladiator Rubicon that served as
the blueprint for augmented reality. The Scrambler represents the history of trucks
in the Jeep lineup, and this is the CJ-8 for 2019, complete with that famous paint
stripe around the body but with bright colors—Gladiator Punk’N Metallic Orange
and Nacho—rather than the muted/understated colors from back in the day. Con-
cept accessories include the 2-inch steel tube rollbar that’s been painted white and
bronze 17-inch slot wheels. Parts you can buy now include the lights, 2-inch lift and
rock rails, and Mopar cold-air intake and after-cat exhaust.Our Opinions
Ken Brubaker, Editor, Four Wheeler:
I’m plenty old enough to remember
when Scramblers were on dealer
lots, so seeing the JT Scrambler
brought back memories of wander-
ing the Jeep dealer lot during my
high school years. It makes sense
that a Scrambler throwback would
be trotted out now that there’s a
pickup truck back in the Jeep fold,
though I can’t help but wonder why
the two-door J6 wasn’t given the
Scrambler treatment.
Sean Holman, Group Content Director,
MotorTrend: If you were a child of the
’70s, you get this and it’s cool. If you
aren’t, it’s a nicely built Gladiator with
some retro colors. Fun, but not my
favorite of the group.Rick Péwé, Editor, Jp Magazine: Taking
styling cues from the 1980s era was
a natural for the Gladiator, since the
new Jeep truck was almost named
Scrambler. This fun build shows off
the creative side of the Jeep team,
but it could use some old-school KC
Daylighters poking over the roof line for
the full effect.
Harry Wagner, Contributor, Four Wheeler:
I like the retro graphics, tan top,
rollbar, and orange wheels on the
Scrambler. That said, I wish that they
would have added stake sides like the
original Scrambler had. CJ-8s didn’t
come with leather seats and orange
stitching or Mopar rock rails, but they
are much appreciated here. I could
definitely see a Scrambler Edition on
future Gladiators, much like the Willys
Edition JK.Feature 2019 Jeep Concepts
Backstory Bits
->“We took the 1981 specifically and designed a package around that.”
->“The Scrambler started off as a dark-looking vehicle with iconic graphics,
but contrast was real subtle. We started off with a dark color palette, then
when we were building the vehicle, we did change the color to a bright
white to accentuate the bright colors on the body side and hood graphics. It
wasn’t in the sketch but as we developed the product, we discovered there
was a better solution out there.”
->“We removed the side badge off the fender to allow the graphics to
breathe."
—Nicho Vardis, Mopar Design Manager, Product Design, FCA North America
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