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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2011MY Jeep Compass Facelift Priced from $19,295*, or Nearly $4,000 More than the 2010MY

The Grand Cherokee-like nose job and the upgraded standard equipment have had a negative impact on the 2011 Jeep Compass' sticker price as the refreshed crossover model will reach showrooms next month with a starting price of $19,295, not including a (*) $700 destination fee. That's close to $4,000 more than the pre-facelift 2010MY Compass, which retailed for $15,365.

However, the base version of the 2011MY Compass does come equipped with more standard features than the outgoing model including air conditioning, power windows and locks, heated power side mirrors, keyless entry, fog lamps, cruise control and tinted glass, all of which were absent on the entry-level 2010MY Compass.

The cosmetically and mechanically updated Jeep model will be offered in three trim levels, including the higher grade Latitude, which adds a CVT, heated front seats and a leather steering wheel for $21,595 (plus destination fee), and the Limited, which is powered by a 172HP 2.4-liter four-pot and starts from $24,295 (plus destination fee).

The base and Latitude trim models are offered with a 158HP 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

More details on specs in the list below.

Source: Chrysler , Via: Kicking Tires

2011 Jeep Compass pricing (2010 pricing)

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Compass Base: $19,295 (2010MY: $15,365)

Features

• Five-speed manual transmission
• Heated power side mirrors
• Fog lamps
• Roof rails
• Rear-window wiper/washer
• Air conditioning
• LED gauge cluster
• 17-inch aluminum wheels
• Cruise control
• 60/40-split rear bench
• Power windows and locks, keyless entry
• Removable, rechargeable LED flashlight

Compass Latitude: $21,595 (2010MY: $21,850)

• Continuously variable automatic transmission
• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Fold-flat front seat
• 115-volt auxiliary outlet

Compass Limited: $24,295 (2010MY: $23,385)

• 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder
• Automatic climate control
• In-dash vehicle display
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Leather upholstery
• Six-way power driver’s seat
• Six-disc CD charger
• 18-inch aluminum wheels

Destination: $700 ($630)

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Optional Equipment

• Continuously variable automatic transmission (base only): $1,100 (same)
• Four-wheel drive: $1,700 ($1,500)
• Security Group Package: Side thorax airbags, USB port, remote start, Bluetooth connectivity, security alarm, auto-dimming rearview mirror: $1,195 ($985)
• Sun and Sound Package: nine-speaker stereo, powered sunroof: $1,295 (same)
• Media Center Package: 30-gigabyte hard drive, touch-screen display: $640 (base, Latitude), $290 (Limited)
• Navigation System: $685 ($1,200)
• Trail Rated Package: 140-Amp alternator, four-wheel drive off-road mode, brake lock differential, engine oil cooler, fuel tank skid plate shield, full-size spare tire, hill descent control, hill start assist, tow hooks, trailer tow wiring harness: $500 (needs four-wheel drive option)

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2011 Jeep Compass Receives "Grand" Facelift: Official Details and Photo Gallery

The Chrysler Group has officially revealed the refreshed for the 2011 model year Jeep Compass crossover, which will go on sale in the U.S. within the next few weeks. In a similar fashion to its sister model, the 2011 Patriot, which looks like a smaller Liberty / Cherokee, the 2011 Compass bears a strong resemblance to Jeep's flagship, the new Grand Cherokee.

In fact, the SUV's restyled front end appears to have been directly lifted off the larger Jeep model. The new headlamps and the traditional Jeep grille with seven slots are joined by redesigned hood and fenders, additional body cladding, new brightwork throughout the exterior and slimmer roof rails.

At the back, the 2011 Compass gains LED tail lamps, new body-color rear spoiler and some trim updates. The newly designed standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, and 18-inch aluminum or chrome-clad wheels that are available on Limited models, complete the exterior makeover.

Inside, the interior is identical to the latest Jeep Patriot meaning buyers of the Compass will be greeted by higher-grade materials including soft touch front-door trim panels with a padded upper surface, a new center armrest and a three-spoke Jeep steering wheel with integrated controls for the radio, cruise control, available handsfree phone and other vehicle functions.

For 2011, the Jeep Compass will be offered with a choice of two powerplants. The base 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol provides 158 horsepower and 141 lb.-ft. (191 Nm) of torque, and can be hooked up to either a continuously variable transmission (CVT2) or a five-speed manual gearbox, in which case it returns 23 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

Those looking for more power can opt for the 2.4-liter unit, which produces 172-horsepower and 165 lb.-ft. of torque. Again, buyers can choose between the CVT and the 5-speed stick shift. Oddly enough, Jeep claims the larger displacement unit returns the same exact mileage as the 2.0-liter model.

The new Compass is available in three drivetrain configurations, including the standard front-wheel-drive model, the Freedom Drive I with full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with lock mode, and the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package that comes with a four-wheel-drive system and a second-generation continuously variable transaxle with low range gearing (CVT2L).

Finally, Jeep's newcomer also boasts a retuned suspension for 2011, with higher spring and damping rates, added rebound springs, and an increased diameter of the rear sway bar.

The new Compass is built at the Chrysler Group's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, with the first examples set to arrive in Jeep showrooms in December 2010.

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