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2000: The Jeep Varsity is a concept four wheel drive, i.e. based on experimental ideas and to guage public opinion. It is in the Grand Cherokee size range except that it is 15 inches shorter, with a chunky look and it must be cosy in the back.
Could its independent suspension, front and back, really indicate a trend for production Jeeps in the near future? Jeep would be following partners Mercedes (M-class) and Mitsubishi (Pajero) if so.
The Varsity has a 3.5 litre V6 engine (224kW 300hp, 345Nm 255 lb-ft) although other engines could be dropped in without trouble. The V6 drives a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The transfer case has a choice of rear-wheel drive, full-time four-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive low-range. P235/55R tyres were fitted on 19" (!) wheels, indicating a strong road, rather than track, orientation.
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