Jeep reveals Moab Safari concepts

Jeep has revealed its latest collection of wildly modified concept cars created for its annual Easter Safari in the United States.

The American off-road brand has tuned, chopped and lifted an array of its vehicles, building a family of five concepts that stretches from a V8-powered hot rod to a boulder-climber and even a retro celebration of a 1990's icon.

The Easter Safari is an annual festival for Jeep enthusiasts based in the small town of Moab in southern Utah and utlising the hard-core off-roading environment of the surrounding canyon lands.

The most radical of this year's Easter treats is the Jeep Quicksand, a Wrangler that has had its chassis stretched, it's roof chopped and its suspension lowered while the engine bay has been crammed with a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 featuring eight individual throttle bodies and downturned exhaust extractors.

The hot rod theme is continued cleverly with a winch mounted inside a 'Moon tank' on the front bumper while a recovery strap is housed on the back bumper, appearing like a drag racer's parachute.

The Quicksand's minimalist interior features low-back bucket seats, aluminium panels and flip-down windscreen.

2017 Moab Easter Jeep Safari: Jeep Grand One concept

It's not the only concept car to take a step back in time. The Jeep Grand One celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Grand Cherokee with a modern spin on a classic 1993 ZJ model, which is powered by a 5.2-litre V8 and has a four-speed automatic. 

In doing so, it features 18-inch lace-style alloys and a recreated body style while the inside showcases the 90's with period-inspired materials and gauges as well as an old-school car phone.

It can still go anywhere with a two-inch lift kit, locking front and rear differentials and 33-inch mud tyres.

But for those that really want to get off the beaten track, the Jeep Safari is designed to tackle the toughest off-road environments while providing its occupants with an almost uninterrupted view.

Based on the four-door Wrangler, it has a translucent roof panel and 'Windoors' made from aluminium and see-through vinyl while the rear bucket seats are rotated slightly outwards so passengers can see more of the road ahead.

The Safari also has a roof-mounted drone that is controlled from an iPad in the dashboard.

2017 Moab Easter Jeep Safari: Jeep Trailpass concept

The Jeep Trailpass is an extension of the new Compass mid-sized SUV that is due to arrive in Australian showrooms later this year. Based on the range-topping Tralhawk model, it is equipped with a host of official Mopar accessories as well as a 1.5-inch lift kit for extra ground clearance.

Similarly, the Switchback concept takes the Wrangler to the extreme, fitted with a host of Mopar four-wheel drive specific products such as toughened Dana44 axles, a four-inch lift kit with Fox shocks, heavy-duty bash plates and an axle-back exhaust as well as 37-inch tyres.

It also features see-through doors, LED lights and a front-mounted light bar and a house-out interior.

The  nine-day Jeep Easter Safari will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.

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