A hydrogen fuel-cell powered compact concept of Jeep

Should Be Made Speaking of Jeep, as one of the legendary American cars brands which is almost always associated with masculism, adventure and the outdoors. Or is there anything else? Therefore, it is not surprising that all of the elements mentioned above were carried over when Jeep tried to present a future vehicle concept called the Jeep Treo in the early 2000s.

The Jeep Treo is designed by Freeman Thomas and made its first public appearance the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

Besides that this vehicle concept also exemplifies a flowing meaningful imagination, packaged and presented in an unexpectedly stunning shapes packages that is challenging in dimensions, the traditional hallmark of the brand, but in the end it can still be seen and recognized as an authentic Jeep.

Related to its name of 'Treo' has meaning for "three" which refers to the unique 2+1 seating configuration concept. (Picture from: AutoAbah)

Related to its name of 'Treo' has meaning for "three" which refers to the unique 2+1 seating configuration concept. This Treo concept presents a bold new Jeep's signature "face" designed by Freeman Thomas, appeared for the first time at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, followed with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January 2004.

The Jeep Treo is powered by two electric motors driving the front and rear wheels, giving the vehicle full-time four-wheel drive capability. (Picture from: NetCarShow)

At that time the Treo was intended to be the next-generation Jeep's urban-active vehicle that allowed it to thrive in an urban or college environment which also could be easily take its owner to various outdoor activities. All of this could be possible because the Treo has been embedded with the freedom to use fuel cell technology.

The Jeep Treo still has classic Jeep design elements such as the seven-slot grille, the headlights with big eyes and the presence of new nuanced prominent windshield. (Picture from: NetCarShow)

Thus it can be said this Treo is a forward-thinking concept vehicle that comes with a concise design as well as fits well with its equally forward-thinking alternative propulsion systems. Well, by envisioning efficient, hydrogen fuel cell powering all four wheels via dual electric motors, the Treo is designed to be able running in all-terrains and conditions while being sensitive and friendly to the environment.

The Jeep Treo's interior is spaciousness and usability, besides its future material mesh technology with tactile textures and surfaces, resulting in a bright, open and functional interior environment. (Picture from: GizModo)

Although the car concept appears in compact dimensions, but classic Jeep design elements such as the seven-slot grille, the headlights with big-sized "eye-balls" and the presence of new nuanced prominent windshield and later enhanced by the lower purpose front bumper with rugged, large tow hooks, slightly exposed front suspension componentry and bolt-on fenders.

The Jeep Treo concept has a unique interior packaging of 'Driven' by 'Drive-by-Wire' controls, and made of advanced materials. (Picture from: CarBase)

The Treo's shape narrows front-to-back, and culminates in a dramatically tapered tail, which is augmented by twin, high-mounted wing spars equiped with the lights which have three functional roles as turn-signal, brake and tail-lights, besides as the cooling air intakes and an exterior mounting point for two bicycles. "The Treo's appearance is rugged and purposeful the evolution of a truly imaginative Jeep 'face' with nice packaging that belies its compact dimensions.

The Jeep Treo concept has an augmented by twin, high-mounted wing spars equiped with the lights which have three functional roles as turn-signal, brake and tail-lights, besides as the cooling air intakes. (Picture from: NetCarShow)

The advanced drive-by-wire system provides attractive functional detail to the Treo's interior, which in turn allows for instant adaptation to either left or right drive. The steering column, pedals and instrumentation are all contained in a single module with a piece of sculpture that can easily slide to either side of the car which mounts to a one-piece structural beam, while the second module contains radio, GPS and HVAC controls on the detachable touchscreen.

The Jeep Treo concept is designed to be able running in all-terrains and conditions while being sensitive and friendly to the environment. (Picture from: ConceptCar.ee)

These unique functional design features, combined with the added visibility provided by the Jeep's translucent grille and creative greenhouse design, contribute to the Treo's spacy interior, and allowing it to take full advantage of natural and ambient light sources. The overall effect of the Treo's interior is spaciousness and usability, besides its future material mesh technology with tactile textures and surfaces, resulting in a bright, open and functional interior environment.

The Jeep Treo concept can also carry two bikes attached on special exterior mounting points at the back. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

Uniquely, the Treo's rear seats can be folded to store more Your outdoor gears, although actually the front wheels of the bicycles (are hanged at rear) can be stowed in the rear without disturbing the rear passengers. "The Treo's visionary vehicle packaging with basic 2+1 seat configuration and built-in flexibility is perfect for future Jeep activities seekers, and in deed at an entry-level price point.

Although the Treo concept could be said as a forward-thinking concept vehicle. However, the vehicle remained a one-off car due to the automaker not yet willing to exploit all its advantages in the form of a production version of the vehicle. But now after 20 years with all the technology offered by this Jeep's concept has become one of major trends today, so it's time to change the mind for the car maker whose now subsidiary of Stellantis.😍 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ | GIZMODO.AU | WIKIPEDIA | JALOPNIK | MOTOR1 | CONCEPTCAR.EE ]

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