Darkly tinted glass sweeps from rooftop, in an unexpected move, to the front of the car. Despite the windshield surround the glass curves down and rests behind the grille. Yes, that's right. It's possible to see through the grille into the cockpit! Under a minimalist theme, the Treo is finished in warm tones and hues, from the vanilla colored dash and seat trim, to the chocolate leather wrapped steering wheel and pastel binnacles. Each side of the dashboard features a first aid kit or tool set.
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| Innovative ideas found in the Treo will eventually find their way into the production line. Could an electric or fuel-cell powered Jeep be around the corner? (Photo: DaimlerChrysler) |
When the third rear seat isn't being used, Jeep stresses that it is the ideally suited to transporting two mountain bikes. Twin brackets, in a similar fashion to Saab's 9-3 Sport-Hatch concept, are mounted on the Treo's winglets and on the roof. The fork and rear wheel attach directly to the vehicle, as opposed to having a complicated and ugly crossbar system. The extra wheels lock into place in the Treo's trunk.
As per the usual concept fare, it's extremely unlikely that Jeep will put this mini SUV into production. Rather, the innovative ideas will eventually get filtered down into production vehicles. But who knows? An electric or fuel-cell powered Jeep could be around the corner. We'll just have to wait and see.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 3-door SUV
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: electric
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Web Site: www.jeep.ca
