The Treo is the next-generation, urban-active Jeep - one that will allow it to thrive in a city or campus environment, yet one that will easily take its owner to the trailhead using dual electric motors that power all four wheels.
Treo - a name meaning "three" in various languages - comes from the concept's unique 2 + 1 seating.
The classic Jeep design elements - the seven slot grille, large "eye" headlamps and the prominent windshield presence - are enhanced by a bumper with rugged, oversized tow hooks, slightly exposed front suspension componentry, and bolt-on fenders.
The Treo's shape culminates in a dramatically tapered tail, which is augmented by twin, high-mounted spar wings that serve a triple functional role as running, brake and tail lamps, cooling air intakes, and as the exterior mounting points for twin Jeep Rubicon bikes.
An advanced drive-by-wire system allows for instant adaptability for either left- or right-hand drive. The steering column, pedals and instrumentation are all contained in one module - a single piece of sculpture that can be easily slid to either side of the car - which mounts to a one-piece structural beam (a second module contains the radio, GPS and HVAC controls in a touch screen that is removable). The Jeep see-through grille and the creative greenhouse design contribute to the Treo's roomy, air interior - allowing it to take full advantage of natural and ambient light sources. Future-tech materials mesh with tactile textures and surfaces, which results in an interior environment that's bright, open and functional. The Treo's rear seat can be folded to store more gear, although the front wheels from the exterior-mounted bikes can be stored in the back without disturbing the rear passanger.
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