Testing Jeep’s prototypes at the Easter Jeep Safari

The most aggressive of the prototypes that Jeep brought to the Safari, the Wrangler Max features over $20,000 worth of upgrades to the suspension, axles, body and wheels.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates, and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

In an effort to show the all-new Cherokee still has the off-road chops its namesake earned decades ago, Jeep put together the Dakar prototype. It features a prototype suspension and lift kit, fender flares, skid plates and a tuned exhaust.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)