Could this Jeep Grand Cherokee ute be the new Comanche?

The Jeep Comanche may have been discontinued almost 30 years ago, but its name could be revived if the American brand were to bring back a mid-size pick-up.

While the Gladiator currently caters for the ute segment, the Grand Cherokee could lend itself as a base for a Comanche reboot – giving drivers a balance between on-road refinement and the ability to go off the beaten track.

Artist Theo Throttle decided to try his hand at bringing the Comanche closer to reality, combining the new-for-2021 Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid with Ford's Maverick pick-up – another electrified offering for the American market.

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Render by Theottle

With the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder PHEV powertrain under the bonnet of this Comanche, we could expect even wilder iterations powering the four-door ute if it was also to be offered with the Pentastar V6 and the iconic Hemi V8 – maybe even with a few SRT goodies.

Jeep has previously teased a return of the Comanche, revealing its modern interpretation at the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, although it was based on the smaller Renegade, featuring a two-door body rather than Theo's four-door interpretation.