It’s hard to miss the Jeep Wrangler MOJO, as the bright-orange paintjob of the 2014 Mopar concept vehicle makes the rig hard to miss. If you squeeze out the end letters M and O, you end up with “OJ” for “Orange Jeep,” and the bright appearance of the MOJO is no accident since this Wrangler is built for tackling some serious trails.

The Mopar and Jeep teams went to work lifting the JK Wrangler with a Jeep Performance Parts 2-inch. Locking Dana 44 front and rear axles and a 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case were also added to the Wrangler to strengthen the rig and reinforce its rock-tackling abilities. The MOJO offers a crawl ratio is 59:1.

Quite a bit of exterior work was done on the MOJO. Although it only is lifted 2 inches via the JPP lift kit, prototype Flat-top Highline Fenders lift the wheel well clearance considerably so that the team can fit 37-inch BFGoodrich KM2 tires on the JPP 17-inch beadlock wheels. The added rubber, along with the lift kit, helps provide a considerable amount of clearance on approach and departure angles. Although the Wrangler’s 3.6-liter V-6 engine is retained, it is updated with performance parts that include a cold air intake and low-restriction exhaust system.

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The exterior additions to the MOJO continue with Jeep Performance Parts “Rubicon X” front bumper with “Shorty” end caps. It also features a Mopar Rubicon X hood that, along with the grille, is accented prototype topographical graphics that pay homage to the Auburn Hills area where Chrysler’s headquarters are located. An under-bumper skid plate provides some additional protection on the trails, while a prototype Jeep Performance Parts winch helps aid the MOJO if it gets in a pinch. Jeep Performance Parts rock rails provide additional protection for those hard-to-see rocks and boulders.

 
Front and rear prototype two-tone half-door kits are matched with a soft top to really highlights the open-air feel of the MOJO. The interior of Wrangler MOJO is features a two-tone instrument panel and console complement black Katzkin seat covers. The Mopar/Jeep team removed the carpet and installed all-weather floor mats, and Mopar says it installed sunbonnet and roll bar pads that are trimmed in a Driftwood sand color to match the MOJO’s overall appearance.

On the trail, the MOJO highlights all of the great capability for which JK Wranglers are known, but with considerably more flair. The MOJO is a looker, but the low-COG design provides the rig with considerable trail clearance without feeling overly jacked up with a monster lift. It’s hard to believe that 37s are fitted on the MOJO with only a 2-inch lift, but the Jeep tackles trails with confidence. Compared to the manual-transmission Level Red, the auto trans on the MOJO gives the driver less to worry about so they can focus on the trail. The 3.6-liter motor gets some added pep with its air intake and upgrade exhaust, giving the Wrangler some added juice for powering through sandy turns and powering up rocky ledges.

Overall, the MOJO is a well-equipped Wrangler that’s a blast on the trail. The 2014 concept vehicles Jeep and Mopar made for the Easter Jeep Safari may not be on par with some of the sexy concept rigs produced in years past, but the blueprint design of the MOJO should not be ignored, as it highlights a great way to build a high-clearance Wrangler that fits 37s without the need for a giant lift. With a lower center of gravity, the MOJO still offers great handling for the trail and off of it, which any Jeeper who’s built a daily driver trail rig can attest is easier said than done.

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