The top model, for Jeep’s only ute, is jam-packed with fun. There are little Easter eggs, some which are unique, to be hunted and shared across Jeep fan pages. The body shape brings on some ’90s heart-throb vibes and the sheer size of it will crick a few necks as they go for a second peek.
This is a ute that demands attention and has serious road presence. It competes against the Ford Ranger Raptor and Toyota HiLux Rogue but the off-road capabilities of this almost place it in a category of its own.
I didn’t test the off-road stuff (leaving it to the expert, Crafty), but I did drive this for a week with my family of three for an ‘on-road’ field test. And it’s been an interesting week.
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