Showing posts with label Jeep Cherokee - Liberty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeep Cherokee - Liberty. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Jeep Betting on Three New SUVs to Boost European Sales Five-Times by 2014


Jeep has disclosed plans to increase European sales from 25,000 units this year to 125,000 units by 2014. Europe will play a key role in Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne’s plans to double the brand’s global sales from 420,000 units last year to 800,000 units in 2014.

"Our plans for Europe are ambitious but doable. Europe for Jeep is an incredibly important market. We have been here for 30 years and half of our international sales historically were in Europe," Jeep CEO Mike Manley told Autonews Europe.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Jeep’s 2011 Moab Easter Safari Specials in Pictures and on Video


Earlier today, we showed you the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence pickup truck [DIY] conversion, and now its time to give you a sneak peek of the rest of the vehicles Jeep and Mopar are planning to bring to the upcoming 45th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah on April 16.

The list includes the Jeep Compass Canyon, Cherokee Overland, Grand Cherokee Off-road Edition, Wrangler Renegade, Wrangler Pork Chop, Wrangler Blue Crush and the Mopar Ram Truck Runner.

One of the most impressive looking models is the Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush, which is said to combine “high-speed off-road racing and rock-crawling capability.” The high-riding Wrangler packs a Mopar 426 cubic-inch HEMI V8 with 540 horsepower that is paired with a 545RFE performance transmission and a gear-drive transfercase.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Jeep Announces 70th Anniversary Edition Models at Detroit Motor Show


After releasing a barrage of refreshed models, Chrysler's Jeep division is now banking on a series of special edition models created to celebrate the brand's 70th anniversary.

“As part of our celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Jeep brand, we are creating stunning, premium special-edition models of each vehicle in our lineup that pay homage to the history of the legendary Jeep brand,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep.

The 70th Anniversary Edition lineup includes the 2011 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot and Wrangler, all of which are distinguished by certain unique features such as specific alloy wheels and trim options, and will all be available in a special Bronze Star exterior paint, in addition to Bright Silver and Black. The special edition models are scheduled to arrive in Jeep showrooms in the first quarter of 2011.

More details as well as pricing for each model can be found in the press release below.


PRESS RELEASE

2011 Jeep Compass 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the Jeep Compass 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $24,270 (plus $700 destination). It is available on Compass Limited models. Features include:

  • Unique, 18-inch aluminum wheel
  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • Dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts embossed with Jeep logo and Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • Berber floor mats and cargo area with Chestnut binding
  • Unique dark green cluster overlay
  • Chestnut stitching in steering wheel
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 70th Anniversary Edition is $35,770 (plus $780 destination). It is available on Grand Cherokee Laredo X models. Features include:

  • Unique, polished 20-inch aluminum wheel with Mineral Gray pockets
  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • Dark Olive leather seats with perforated inserts with Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • Black/Dark Olive with Chestnut accents is also available
  • Door bolster and armrest in Dark Olive and wrapped with Chestnut accent stitching
  • Center console in Dark Olive perforated leather wrapped with Chestnut accent stitching
  • Black leather wrapped steering wheel with Chestnut accent stitching
  • Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding
  • New satin chrome-plated, graphite anodized paint and Black Lacewood interior finish
  • Unique cluster overlay and needles
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen

2011 Jeep Liberty 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Liberty 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $24,770 (plus $745 destination). It is available on Liberty Sport or Limited models. Features include:

  • Unique 18-inch Mopar wheel with polished face and painted pockets (optional on Sport)
  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • Bright body-side moldings, roof rails and license plate brow
  • Dark Olive/Dark Slate leather seats with Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • Door armrest and center console in Dark Olive with Chestnut accent
  • Leather steering wheel with Chestnut accent
  • New interior satin chrome accents and bezels in anodized Silver and Black Lacewood finish
  • Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding
  • Unique cluster overlay and needles
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen
  • Mopar stainless steel sill plates

2011 Jeep Patriot 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Patriot 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $22,170 (plus $700 destination). It is available on Patriot Latitude X models. Features include:

  • 17-inch aluminum wheel
  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • Dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts embossed with Jeep logo and Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • Berber floor mats and cargo area with Chestnut binding
  • Unique dark green cluster overlay
  • Chestnut stitching in steering wheel
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen

2011 Jeep Wrangler 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Wrangler 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $28,670 (plus $750 destination) for 2-door models and $31,370 (plus $750 destination) for Unlimited models. It is available on Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models. Features include:

  • Unique 18-inch wheel
  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • Dark Olive seats with perforated leather inserts and Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • Satin chrome HVAC rings, front doorpulls and grab handle
  • Automatic shift knob with satin chrome cap and bezel
  • Door armrest and center console in Dark Olive with Chestnut accent
  • Leather steering wheel with Chestnut accent
  • Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding
  • Unique cluster overlay and needles
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen
  • Mopar brushed aluminum sill plates

2011 Jeep vehicle lineup
Jeep builds on its tradition of providing unique, iconic, versatile and capable vehicles for 2011, with its next-generation, premium flagship vehicle – the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee – and with significant changes across the Jeep vehicle lineup.

With the greatest range of SUVs under one brand, the Jeep vehicle portfolio consists of:

  • Compass: A compact SUV with a new sophisticated, premium design for 2011, the Jeep Compass delivers unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy, freedom, utility, and Jeep 4x4 cachet and capability, all at a terrific value
  • Grand Cherokee: The most capable and luxurious Grand Cherokee ever, balancing legendary Jeep capability with sophistication to deliver a premium driving experience for all adventures
  • Liberty: The mid-size SUV from Jeep that offers Jeep Trail Rated® 4x4 capability combined with on-road refinement and numerous innovative features, including the industry-exclusive full-length Sky Slider® open canvas roof
  • Patriot: A compact SUV delivering the fun, adventure and value only Jeep can offer, with unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy and segment leading capability
  • Wrangler: The icon of the Jeep brand, it remains true to its heritage as the original fun-and-freedom machine. For 2011, it boasts an all-new interior, and an available premium body color hardtop for Sahara models
  • Wrangler Unlimited: The only four-door convertible SUV on the market with room for five adult passengers, Wrangler Unlimited receives an all-new interior for 2011 and an available premium body color hardtop for Sahara models



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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

LA Show Preview: New Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit and Liberty Jet Editions


The full of activity Chrysler Group will be unveiling a pair of premium editions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty [Cherokee in Europe] at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Both the Grand Cherokee Overland Summit and Liberty Jet models benefit from added standard content as well as bespoke styling features, and are scheduled to arrive in dealerships next month.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Popular Mechanics Compiles List of 1980s and 1990s Dreams Cars Priced under $6,000


Popular Mechanics has put together a list of 1980s and 1990s cars, which it claims, back then could be considered by many as "dream cars", but today can be found on eBay for under US $6,000. We can't say we fully agree with the term "dream cars" for some of PM's choices as they're not exactly the hottest vehicles ever made, but, hey, they represent some weird decades.

Just be sure that you can mend a thing or two under the hood, otherwise you should be wary or better yet, increase your budget. Hit the jump to read about the cars that made it into Popular Mechanic's list and why not, tell us what your choices would be from the era with a budget up to $6,000.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Mopar to Show 35 Tuned Vehicles Including 2011 Dodge Durango at SEMA Show


Wrapping up our preview on the Chrysler Group's 2010 SEMA Show offerings, we've grouped up the rest of Mopar's products in a gallery after the jump. All in all, Chrysler's in-house tuning division will showcase a total of 35 vehicles in Las Vegas.

Aside from the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and RedLine Charger, and Fiat 500 that we've already told you about in previous posts, it's worth mentioning that Mopar is reading a luxed-up version of the 2011 Dodge Durango called "Black and Tan" as well as an "Off-Road Edition" of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Paris Preshow: Jeep Announces Fresh Euro Lineup, Two New Oil Burners


Jeep will debut an updated European lineup in Paris this year, and for the first time in a while it may actually appeal to Western European consumers. The 2011 Grand Cherokee, revised 2011 Wrangler, and the rest of the off-road crew are appearing to showcase two new forms of diesel power.

Naturally, Jeep won't be bringing anything new models to the Parisian table, but the diesel engines are here in order to help entice European buyers into giving the American Commando brand a closer look.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

2011MY Jeep Liberty: New Steering Wheel, Media Systems and Colors


After yesterday's news on the US-spec Fiat 500 and the redesigned Chrysler Sebring (renamed to '200') and Town & Country, and Jeep Patriot models, the subtle changes and upgrades on other 2011MY Chrysler Group products, including the Jeep Liberty (named Cherokee in Europe, Australia and other markets), went by somewhat unnoticed.

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