Jeep building a Tacoma killer?

I don't actually think so but it does look cool and may be the only legitimate challenger to the throne to come forward in a while. Its like a DCSB Jeep. Thoughts?



Article:
http://uncrate.com/stuff/aev-brute-double-cab-jeep-pickup/

 

First time I have seen a 4 door version of the Gladiator concept truck.

 

It is still a JEEP!!!

 

I sorta like it, a little. Meh. It's ok.

 

Check the "$ticker" on that bad boy....Jeep friends even admit it will never become anything more than a rich mans toy..

 

Doesn't look half bad. Still a Jeep though.

 

There will be those who will want a LONG BED, still!

 

Looks cool enough

 

I get from the article that it's not Jeep building it, it's AEV. It'll be a DIY kit like the Brute kits for the TJ.

That thing's gonna be spendy! Cool but spendy.

 

I sure hope it has Gay Trac

 

X2 and not one of the old actual legendary Jeeps.

Still looks interesting though. Think I would still rather have a built Tacoma. Dunno, I just never feel safe in a Jeep, including the 2 I have. An 80 CJ5 and a 02 Liberty (though a Liberty is technically not a Jeep).

 

yeah the whole reason people put up with the horrible ride/reliability of heeps is because they're awesome offroad. This monstrosity won't be much better offroad than the taco, yet will still suffer from the poor quality associated with heeps.

 

AEV has been building Brutes for many years

 

Yep aftermarket conversion.

 

Toyota would have the absolute best out there if they would do the things everyone wants them to do. Offer a 4.7L V8 or a diesel and a solid front axle.

 

if only that and the H3T Hummer had kids

 

Looks clean and functionable, which is expected from AEV. They have to do something to compete with the Burnsville Offroad HEMI conversion piece. They're starting to corner the market on their engine work...

 

Looks Ok but its STILL A JEEP

 

While I think that is cool, only a minority of the population which buy a tacoma actually want that.

 

Kinda looks like Hummer H1 on a very strict diet.