Our Latest 2019 Jeep JT Pickup Info and Preview Renderings

I find it incredibly unlikely that the JT forgoes the body line going down the side. This would require jeep to manufacture two different sets of doors that were otherwise identical in every other dimension thus increasing production costs of both the JL and JT.

 

Comparing the JTU and JLU prototypes, I wouldn't be surprised if only the JLU has the new body line. The JTU pickup seems to have less vertical body to work with. If you compare these two side by side you can tell the JLU has a taller side body below the windows. The different side mirror positions also supports this. From a styling perspective maybe the designers thought that the body line would only look good with the JLU's bigger side body or would look bad on the narrower JTU pickup's side body.

 

The other thing of note when looking at those two pictures are the differences in wheel placement vs the trailing edge of the door and rear roofline on the JTU. I think the styling of the tucked-in rump looks nice, but it's not a practical use of space, whereas the straight line rear gives you a spot for tool box, axe, chainsaw etc, that most of us use(d) especially when 2dr was the primary design of pickups.
Also, unlike as was mentioned in the description, that photo of the JTU above doesn't seem to need that cut in for the fender space, there is more than enouh room if the rear came straight down without the indent.

Additionally, as mentioned on the previous page, I question the placement of the gas cap/inlet on the 2dr JT.

 

Sorry, but these renderings make it look more like the pickup is based off the JK, than the JL. Maybe its just the lack of the mud exhaust port on the fenders? I mean, those pics look like a JK Hard Rock, with a pickup bed kit added.

 

I agree. While the mirrors on the JT do appear to be higher on the side by side photos, I'd be really surprised if Jeep went to the expense of having different doors (and/or front fenders) for the trucks. I think they'd want to have as much interchangeability of body parts as possible. If anything, if the body line is on the truck bed, it'd look better and make more sense on the JT's body than on the JL's.

And I really don't see them putting the gas filler neck on the cab if they do end up making a 2dr model. It kinda sorta looks neat, but it doesn't really make any sense to put it there. I think it'd intrude into the interior space too much in that location.

 

That's because the JL basically looks like the JK except for some of the new styling from the windshield forward. Take away the JL's new side body line and fender vents (which OP says isn't on the pickup) and they look even more alike.

 

Ok, I have to have the green 4 door pick up when released in 2019 as well.

Does anybody have an idea what the MSRP will be? I only have 2 years to save up!

 

Aren't the JL and JT going to be built at different plants anyway? Probably would still save cost to make the same doors for both but maybe less so?

Love the renders Btw, this would absolutely be at the top of my list if in the market for a pickup.

 

Its gonna be a 2dr. sand/tan rubicon for me. can't wait...

 

No, the JL will be built on the old Cherokee line (retooled of course) next to the JK for 6 months (or so). They will then retool the current JK line to produce the JT, which will be next to the JL line (unless I have misread something of course).

 

I'll bet money that jog on the bed doesn't happen. Guys doing the renderings obviously aren't hands-on car guys. From an assembly standpoint that would be a nightmare. They are going to want the bed to drop straight down onto the frame. I don't think that jog, as drawn, is even reasonably possible as far up as you'd have to tilt it to sneak that under the body.

And don't trust guessing body lines by the camo pics. I've seen the JLU in person in camo (never removed) and that stuff is quite strategically done these days.

 

I also would be surprised if the bed is angled where it meets the cab. My guess is it will look more like the AEV Brute with the rear fender flare ending right at the bottom corner of the bed. See below...

 

MSRP?

 

Bingo! It will have to look like that.

 

Is the 2 door confirmed or just speculation?

 

I don't necessarily disagree with you, but during assembly why couldn't the bed drop on the frame prior to the cab? Also maybe the cab and bed would be married together first using a jig then dropped onto the frame as a unit. Just thinking out loud. I agree that jog might create a potential nightmare for repair service and body shops if the bed has to be removed but is captured under the cab.

I guess we need to wait another year to find out.

 

Yes, and really it somewhat depends on how extensive the changes are for the JT from the JK line. If they keep much of the JK production intact and it's just a slight tweak/refresh as if it were a styling refresh, then having a lot of comminalities with the JK makes sense. The fact that the JT/JTU would be shorter without the bed means that the length challenge the JL presents to the painting setup for example, isn't an issue, so they could reuse the JK paintshop and the JL gets its own.
There will definitely be part overlaps, but the JL's cost can only be lowered by JT actions not raised, the JL's production is already justified by its line. The cost calculation would come more for the JT if anything, and stamping a crease in a piece of outside aluminium/steel isn't going to cost much extra, and definitrly cheaper than a vent with an insert which is already a differentiator.

They aren't in the same plant, they are two separate plants with Toledo North making the JL and Toledo South currently making the JK/JT , it's not a shared plant the way the Cherokee/Libery/Nitro was.
It is the same very large property but the lines are not right next to each other sharing parts bins they are separated by about 1/2 a mile with Hyundai/Mobis and the paint shop in the way.

We don't know if the JT gets a full line replacement or if they can leverage the existing JK line somewhat to save money for the JT, which would make sense as to why the two platforms look different and why the JT might look more JK-like.

 

That also depends on if it's a structural component or a cosmetic one, there's no substantial structural advanatge to that shape. The principle components of the bed themselves will likely be the traditional box and easily dropped into place on the line. However the protruding flare could just be a slap on exterior panel. as seen in the JK8, to flush things up and externally fill the gap (which remains behind he facade).

It's another unnecessary step in the process, but not one where tilting and such become a requirement.

To me the question remains, why do that to the already limited cabin space... just for aesthetics?

 

That could be possible (bed first). Good catch but I just don't see it happening that way on an assembly line. The forward jutting jog is still just a wing of sheet metal. For repair and the option of other types of beds...I'd wager they'll want it easily removable.

 

I wasn't even thinking about the intrusion into the cab. Another good reason....