Jeep Scrambler ute rendered

Iconic American SUV brand Jeep has not yet revealed official images of its highly-anticipated Jeep Scrambler dual-cab ute, which is coming to Australia in 2019.

But that hasn't stopped ardent fans at the JeepScramblerForum from creating this impressive render.

Looking at previous spy photos of the Jeep Scrambler ute, the render looks on the money and could be a very close approximation of how the final product will be styled.

This unofficial com-gen shows a front-end and cabin that’s almost identical to the new Wrangler’s, which is expected to share its design front the B-pillar forward.

The only areas that are likely to be different are the tray and rear-end designs.

It's not yet clear how Jeep will badge the back-end, but large Scrambler lettering as seen here could well make it onto the production version.

Riding on the same ladder chassis as the new-generation (JL) Jeep Wrangler, which comes to Australia in late 2018, the Jeep Scrambler will deliver serious off-road capability thanks to its steel ladder frame underpinnings.

It should also match its mid-size ute rivals with a one-tonne payload capacity and 3500kg towing capacity.

However, sophistication is unlikely to be a strong suit for the Scrambler, particularly if it mirrors the Jeep Wrangler's Australian specification, which is likely to miss out on engines and safety technology offered in other markets.

Australia’s 2019 Jeep Wrangler will not come with North America’s powerful new 200kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which is currently available in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles vehicles like the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

An updated 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 has also been ruled out for the Wrangler locally, but a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine will be offered, along with a revised version of Jeep's Pentastar 3.6-litre petrol V6.

Expect at least the 2.2 diesel to be offered in the Jeep Scrambler, potentially matched to both six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions paired to the heavy-duty Selec-Trac 4x4 system with low-range gearing.

Perhaps the biggest question mark around the new Jeep Scrambler's local specification is whether it will be offered with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), which is all but a requirement for any vehicle to attain a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

At present Jeep's Australian arm has still not confirmed whether AEB will be fitted to the Wrangler, let alone the Scrambler.

Either way, we expect the Scrambler to sway die-hard Jeep fans and buyers looking for something different to the dominant Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger.

Jeep’s all-new five-seat dual-cab will join the upcoming Mercedes-Benz X-Class and – potentially – Renault's Alaskan, which is also based on the Nissan Navara, in a dual-cab 4x4 ute segment that continues to attract more Australians than ever.

Jeep may reveal the production version of the Scrambler at the 2019 Detroit motor show in January, with Aussie sales expected to follow soon after, but the burning question is price.

What would you pay for a dual-cab Jeep Scrambler ute? Have your say in the comments below.