The good news: It is still as physically large as ever, which is kind of bad news considering that this is a small world these days. But we at IMP think that all this size and weight are an advantage when done properly. The 2018 Monolith Jupiter is a classic station wagon built on the ever versatile “A” platform in homage to the american Carryalls and Suburbans of the 1930s. A truck frame means this behemoth is able to handle any practical task effortlessly. Naturally sporty driving is not one of those tasks, so we’ve removed the “S” from SUV and made an effortless utility vehicle. A Jupiter may be physically imposing, but this Wagon was not designed to frighten and impress, rather to make you feel at ease when driving. Driving the Jupiter is a comforting experience made possible by numerous factors. Comfortably knowing the sheer physical size means you’ll never run out of usable space. Comfortably knowing the superbly refined, quiet and powerful V12 engines have more than sufficient power for any driving situation and in combination with the smooth 8- or 9-speed Automatic transmission still allow for respectable fuel economy. Naturally the Jupiter’s V12 Diesel engines amplify these qualities to almost fantastical levels. Comfortably knowing the Jupiter could also take you to any remote part of the world should you specify the new Pro-G package.
So what has changed in this mid-cycle refesh? Few things. We’ve freshened up its looks, and rounded off the engine lineup with two entry level engines, a 5.7L Direct Injection V12 with 425hp and a 5.2L V12 Turbodiesel with 370hp, both paired to a new 9-speed automatic transmission, the IMP 985AE-M. The The Pro-G package is only available to these two lighter engines, the proven and dependable 7.6L Petrol V12 and 8.0L Diesel V12 remain unchanged.
