upcoming SUVs have you interested.

The days of every company have a true SUV or two are decades gone.
(Frame on, in-line RWD based drivetrain with true low 4WD)

Even unibody SUVs like the old Cherokee, are few and far between and you have to option a Grand Cherokee just right to have the true low 4WD.

Most are CUV vehicles.
(Unibody, FWD based transverse drivetrains with no true low 4WD)

Many of the SUV mimicking points on CUVs like true rear does, externally mounted spares, etc. are long gone. Many true frame on or unibody SUVs don’t even have them in favor of soccer mom type features.

Plus, with some of the very sophisticated AWD systems, at times it seems like AWD, in combination with true off road ability and low 4WD is a fantastic overall set up, vs the classic RWD/4WD set up.

Many of the old SUVs are now CUVs with a legacy name.

Few AWD SUVs are here, and typically expensive like a LandCruiser or Lexus.

Are the upcoming Bronco, new Defender, or expected next generation 4Runner raising any hopes?

I kind of hope they will make a Diesel Gladiator like this with rear door and spare.

Oddly enough,
I would be cool with a trail rated Grand Cherokee with the same body style.