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While the past decades have seen mid-size cabover trucks being replaced by the big-nosed models that currently populate the streets, a potential return for the now-extinct layout would bring plenty of benefits. So how about a modern incarnation of the Jeep Forward Control, such as the one portrayed in this rendering?
The FC was born thanks to the post-war efforts of Willys Motors, being built between 1956 and 1965. And not only has the popularity of the retro workhorse increased during the past decade, but the Wrangler-based Mighty FC Concept introduced back in 2012 has also offered us a taste of how such a modern proposal would look like - you'll find both in the image gallery above.
Of course, electrification would help with the packaging, since the cabin room of such a machine would be more generous. Interestingly, Jeep seems to be on an electrification quest this decade. This comes as part of a larger plan: while Fiat Chrysler is still behind the industry average in terms of electrification, the company aims to turn this around over the following years. Of course, challenges such as increasing the energy density of battery packs and boosting the number of charging stations still have to be overcome before EV offroaders can become truly viable proposals.
Returning to the pixel portrait we have here, this seems to stay true to the rather compact footprint of the original FC. And while the Jeep styling DNA is clearly present, from the trademark grille to the Wrangler-like headlights and the even the extra lights up front, the proposal also throws futuristic design elements into the mix.
Even though this sketch comes from outside Fiat Chrysler, the digital artist responsible for it is no stranger to how big names work. The doodle comes from Nelson VanWagoner, an American designer who spends his business hours serving Honda, Ford and Volvo Trucks.
PS: If the cabover comeback sounds like your kind of thing, make sure to also check out a similar proposal that landed as part of an official Dodge sketch challenge.
Of course, electrification would help with the packaging, since the cabin room of such a machine would be more generous. Interestingly, Jeep seems to be on an electrification quest this decade. This comes as part of a larger plan: while Fiat Chrysler is still behind the industry average in terms of electrification, the company aims to turn this around over the following years. Of course, challenges such as increasing the energy density of battery packs and boosting the number of charging stations still have to be overcome before EV offroaders can become truly viable proposals.
Returning to the pixel portrait we have here, this seems to stay true to the rather compact footprint of the original FC. And while the Jeep styling DNA is clearly present, from the trademark grille to the Wrangler-like headlights and the even the extra lights up front, the proposal also throws futuristic design elements into the mix.
Even though this sketch comes from outside Fiat Chrysler, the digital artist responsible for it is no stranger to how big names work. The doodle comes from Nelson VanWagoner, an American designer who spends his business hours serving Honda, Ford and Volvo Trucks.
PS: If the cabover comeback sounds like your kind of thing, make sure to also check out a similar proposal that landed as part of an official Dodge sketch challenge.
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