Sunday, February 6, 2011

Chrysler Celebrates Jeep's 70th Anniversary With Limited Edition Models


2011 marks the 70th anniversary of Jeep, and Chrysler is celebrating this anniversary by releasing special editions of their five current models. The limited edition Grand Cherokee, Compass, Liberty, Patriot, and Wranglers will arrive in showrooms during the first quarter of 2011. All of the models will be available in Black, Bright Silver, and a special 70th anniversary paint, known as Bronze Star. The models will also be distinguishable by their 70th Anniversary badge and logo on the radio screen.

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 70th Anniversary Edition has special features including 20-inch aluminum wheels with Mineral Grey pockets, satin chrome-plated graphite anodized paint, Black Lacewood interior finish, a black leather steering wheel with Chestnut accent stitching, Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding, and a Dark Olive bolster, armrest, and leather center console with Chestnut stitching. Owners of this special edition model also have two choices when it comes to seating: Dark Olive leather with Chestnut accent stitching and piping or Black/Dark Olive with Chestnut accent. The 70th Anniversary Edition is available on Grand Cherokee Laredo X models.

The Special Edition Jeep Compass is available on Compass Limited models. The 70th Anniversary Edition features 18-inch aluminum wheels, Berber floor mats and cargo area with Chestnut binding, dark green cluster overlay, and Dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts and the Jeep logo. The seats, along with the steering wheel, are also accented with Chestnut stitching.

The Jeep Liberty 70th Anniversary Edition is available on both the Liberty Sport and Limited models. The special edition has 18-inch Mopar wheels with painted pockets and polished face, Mopar stainless steel sill plates, Dark Olive/Dark Slate leather seats with Chestnut stitching and piping, Dark Olive center console and door armrest, leather steering wheel with Chestnut stitching, Berber floor mats, and new interior satin chrome accents and bezels. This Liberty also features bright body-side moldings, license plate brow, and roof rails.

The 70th Anniversary Patriot sits on 17-inch aluminum wheels and is outfitted with Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding, dark green cluster overlay, Chestnut stitching in steering wheel, and Dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts, the Jeep logo, and Chestnut piping and accent stitching. The limited edition version is available on Patriot Latitude X.

Special features of the limited edition Wranglers include unique 18-inch wheels, automatic shift knob with satin chrome cap and bezel, Dark Olive center console and door armrest with Chestnut stitching, Berber floor mats, leather steering wheel with Chestnut accent, Mopar brushed aluminum sill plates, Dark Olive seats with perforated leather inserts and chestnut stitching and piping, and HVAC rings, front doorpulls, and grab handle in satin chrome. The Anniversary edition is available for both the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models.

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