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    Designed as a search and rescue vehicle, the new Jeep Rescue concept vehicle also hints at the future design direction of a new large Jeep, says DaimlerChrysler.

    Featuring all-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails and riding on an 80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase and 37-inch tires, the Jeep Rescue is designed for the most extreme situations and unforgiving conditions, says the company.

    Its front hydropneumatic suspension and heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension have adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording. The aforementioned 37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability, negating the need for a spare. On-board tire pressure control has the ability to “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces.

    The Rescue can be configured to run almost totally “open” - with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear, plus, all four doors are removable.

    Powered by a Cummins Diesel and featuring seating for five, the Jeep Rescue’s list of rescue and safety equipment includes:

    AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
    3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
    Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
    Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
    Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
    Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
    Exterior perimeter lighting
    White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
    Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
    Remote control winch - front and back

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    That VS. the hummer

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    thats crazy, i love it. Nice post man i would buy that in a second.

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    Looks pretty good. A definite Hummer look to it. It even has Fag-tezzas to boot!
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    i likeyyyyy that thing is coo

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    It looks pretty good. Too bad for the altezzas though.

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    Looks more substantial than existing Jeep models.

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    Originally posted by EG STyLeZ
    It looks pretty good. Too bad for the altezzas though.
    true that

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    very H2. Cant they come up with thier own design?

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    not a big fan of that new boxy chopped look of suv's
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    It does look like a mini hummer but I think the change wil help get Jeep reestablished in the market.
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    COPYCAT

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    i like the new hummer-style SUVs

    its about time that SUV stopped looking like minivans

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    That looks cool

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