Of all seven concept vehicles Jeep has debuted ahead of the 2015 Easter Jeep Safari, the Jeep->ke40 Red Rock Responder is the most purposeful. As its name suggests, the Red Rock is a support and response vehicle built to service other vehicles on the trail.

The RRR features a custom bed that holds tools and spare parts in its built-in compartments. Heavy duty axles with eight-lug hubs and beadlock wheels ensure the extra parts don’t overload the Jeep. The interior is upgraded with custom leather seating and a few other niceties.

Like many of the EJS concept vehicles, this one started life as a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Chrysler engineers then worked the vehicle over, adding a ton of new parts for the upcoming 2015 EJS even happening March 28th through April 5th.

Continue reading to learn more about the Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Responder.

Exterior

This Jeep is obviously not stock. In fact, much of this Wrangler has been upgraded to reflect its purpose. Up front is the steel bumper from the Rubicon X and Hard Rock editions while the vented hood comes from the Rubicon 10th Anniversary edition. The stock black fenders are raised thanks to Jeep’s highline fender kit. A set of prototype rock sliders protects the rocker panels and doors against trail damage.

From the C-pillar back is where things really go awry. The cabin is closed off behind the rear seats and a utility bed is added on. The bed contains no less than four exterior compartments for holding a full set of Snap-On tools, a hi lift jack, fire extinguisher, off-road recovery tools and a dual compressor and air reservoir. The utility box is also stocked with spare parts that sometimes fail on the trail.

Interior

About the only upgrade to the Jeep’s interior are unique leather seats from Katzkin. The black and red color combo features red stitching to match the red center inserts. The headrests also have the Jeep Performance Parts logo embroidered font and center. A set of red accent bezels and grab handles help tie in the theme around the rest of the cabin.

Drivetrain

Despite this Jeep needing a HEMI V-8 swap, engineers kept the factory 3.6-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic transmission. A simple cold air intake does help the Pentastar breath better. However, the rest of the driveline boasts considerable updates.

The axles are heavy duty Dana 60 units with eight lug bolt patterns that secure the 17-inch beadlock wheels. The differentials feature super low, 5.38 gears for added torque. A four-inch lift kit helps clear the massive 37-inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 tires. Though Jeep doesn’t mention anything in the press material, I’m sure both axles feature locking differentials for added traction.

Conclusion

All told, the Red Rock Responder is one tough Jeep. It’s got all the right supplies and equipment for responding to breakdowns or emergencies on and off the trail. Whether it’s a broken pitman arm or busted hub, the RRR has its fellow Jeepers covered. And like the six other concept Jeeps for the EJS, the RRR will never make production, though several of its parts could become regular items in the Jeep Performance Parts catalog.