Detroit Auto Show: Drumming in 2007 with Chrysler
Chrysler just can't help itself. Despite having both the
Chrysler Nassau and
Jeep Trailhawk to introduce at its Detroit press conference, it spent the first twenty minutes on an African drumming demo. What do drums and Chrysler concepts have in common? Umm...we'll have to get back to you on that one.
In the meantime we can tell you that the Trailhawk looks even better in person than in pictures. It was the clear favorite of most people at the show and given that it's built on a Wrangler chassis we think Jeep should find a way to build it. It could be what the Range Rover Sport is to the standard Rover and give Jeep a better chance of attracting the non-core buyers it's been trying to lure so unsuccessfully lately.
The Nassau, on the other hand, doesn't look quite so ready for the showroom. It wouldn't really have a place in the Chrysler lineup, and quite frankly the rear end makes it look too much like an overgrown Saab 9-2X. Well, one out of two isn't bad.
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- Posted by: Ed Hellwig January 8, 2007, 3:51 PM
- Categories: Chrysler, Detroit Auto Show, Hatchbacks, Jeep, SUVs
how big is the monster sized Nassau? It looks bigger than an S-class.
I think the TrailHawk will appeal to Jeeps core market far more then the Grand Cherokee, Liberty and the Commander.
With a full frame and solid axles, it's the first new Jeep in years that can be modified (aside from the Wrangler.).
Since the aftermarket support for the new Wrangler will likely match up to the TrailHawk, I find it very interesting.
Way cooler then a car with a Jeep grill!!
That Jeep looks cartoonishly huge.
I like the front end on the Nassau. The rear end does indeed look bad. The tail lights are neat though.
Nassau strongly resembles the Infiniti FX35/45 in porportion and styling, of course thats not a bad thing. This is just a bit more modern and clean.
LP