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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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WaterCar Gator: An Amphibious VW Beetle-Based Jeep Lookalike for the Budget Minded


In October ’09 we brought you details and pictures of WaterCar’s US$200,000 Python: a Corvette-engined sea going convertible / roadable speed boat. It wasn’t pretty and it wasn’t cheap, but some child-like part of us was enthralled with the sheer absurdity of it. Well, if you're on a tight(er) budget, the company also offers a considerably cheaper model. The Gator is essentially a kit car, albeit an impressive looking one at that.

Inspired by the Myers Manx of the 1960s (and looking like a Jeep Wrangler), the US$29,500 Gator comes with a complete fibreglass body, gear box and transmission, water jet propulsion unit, high torque drive axles, front and rear suspension parts, head lights, steering assembly and various stainless steel parts.

All an enterprising buyer has to do is bolt in the chassis and engine from a Volkswagen Beetle and e viola; you have your very own amphibious automobile. Though one has to wonder: does this make the Python, which costs almost ten times as much, redundant?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

By Tristan Hankins

Link: Watercar


What is included in the kit:

1. WaterCar Fiberglass Body and Hull Assembly

2. WaterCar Patented Gear Box and Transmission Assembly

3. Rear Water Jet Propulsion Unit

2. Hood

3. Doors

4. Deck Lid

5. All Various Stainless Hinges and Door Latches

5. Windshield

6. Left and Right High Torque Drive Axles

7. Front and Rear Suspension Components

8. Head Light Assemblies

9. Steering Assembly (Both water and road)

10. Stainless Steel Hardware

PRICE FOR KIT: $29,500.00



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Marchionne: 2012 Jeep Wrangler to get Pentastar V6, Dodge working on a new compact car


In the announcement on Chrysler's third-quarter sales results, the company's CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that next year's 2012MY Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will both get a new 3.6-liter V6 "Pentastar" engine. Mr. Marchionne also spoke of a new Dodge sedan as well, which is currently being developed on the underpinnings of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback.

The Pentastar V6 first debuted on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and is gradually making its way on other models, including the 2011 Dodge Charger and Grand Caravan.

Now it's the Wrangler's turn, which received a significantly upgraded interior for the 2011 model year, but Jeep's modernizing efforts were somewhat overshadowed by the old 3.8-liter V6, capable of delivering 202 hp (151 kW).

The new engine will solve this problem, though output is not known yet. For the record, the the Pentastar V6 produces 283 hp (211 kW) and 305 hp (227 kW) on the aforementioned Dodge models.

During the sales call, Sergio Marchionne also spoke about Dodge's upcoming compact model that will be based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, confirming that it will be a sedan and not a hatchback like the 2011 Dodge Caliber.

The new platform is set to "govern all of Chrysler's C- and D-segment vehicles, both passenger cars and SUVs, for the foreseeable future", said Marchionne, meaning that next-generation midsize sedans and crossovers will use it.

The small Dodge will enter production in early 2012, at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which is undergoing an extensive renovation process that is costing the Chrysler Group $600 million.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Kicking Tires


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