Stellantis is investigating ways to get that open-air feeling in its vehicles without the need for removing the roof.
Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles' roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor." was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Aug. 1, and originally filed by Stellantis in early 2023.
specifically. These can't normally be lowered, the automaker notes in the application, adding that removing them could enhance the open-air driving experience in combination with lowering the side windows or removing the doors. To make the windows removable, Stellantis proposes fitting them with multiple latches. Rotating a handle on each mechanism causes retention clips to move out of the way, allowing the window to be removed.While this might seem like a natural fit for the Wrangler , there is no indication of what vehicle might get this feature if it reaches production. Images of the
from the EV's 2022 reveal show open rear-quarter windows, hinting that this feature might be destined for that model.would reach the U.S. in 2024. But the automaker has been quiet about this model since then.
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