November 16, 2010 , Los Angeles -
A pair of new Jeep vehicles - the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overland Summit and the Jeep Liberty Jet - make their debut today here
at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Both vehicles expand the reach of the
iconic brand's lineup, offering legendary Jeep capability in new,
unique, premium editions.
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overland Summit is unquestionably the most luxurious, distinctive and
comprehensively equipped Jeep vehicle ever produced, while the new
Liberty Jet expands Liberty's appeal, delivering its best-in-class
capability in an upscale appearance.
"While core Jeep
enthusiasts will certainly love these vehicles, the new Grand Cherokee
Overland Summit and Liberty Jet models are in direct response to
consumers in the premium end of the spectrum asking us for our unique,
benchmark capability in stunning, luxurious packages," said Mike Manley,
President and CE0 - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "These new vehicles
deliver the premium attributes that a growing portion of our customers
are asking for, and at the same time, are certain to draw new customers
into Jeep showrooms."
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overland Summit and Jeep Liberty Jet models arrive in dealerships next
month.
2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
Summit
Available in a new, exclusive
Rugged Brown paint scheme, sporting a unique front appearance that
includes a fully chromed grille and fog lamp bezels, and riding on
20-inch bright, polished aluminum wheels, the Overland Summit model
elevates the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee to new levels of
indulgence and refinement for drivers seeking the ultimate personal
driving statement in a premium sport-utility
vehicle.
Inside, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee features
unique Black Olive burl real wood trim blended into the instrument
panel. The distinctive polished trim wraps into the upper panels of both
the front and rear doors surrounding passengers with the highest levels
of craftsmanship. The wood trim is also used on the standard,
leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel.
The Grand
Cherokee Overland Summit boasts a Black lower and New Saddle upper
interior trim color, along with saddle-color Nappa heated and ventilated
leather seats - with perforated inserts, accent piping and unique
stitching - and Berber floor mats with Black and Chestnut accent
binding.
Standard on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overland Summit is the Advanced Warning System and Adaptive Cruise
Control group, which consists of Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward
Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-path detection
systems.
In addition to the unique Rugged Brown
exterior color, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit is also
available in Mineral Gray, White Gold and Black.
The
Grand Cherokee Overland Summit edition available at a U.S.
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $42,495 (plus $780
destination) for 4x2 models, and $45,995 (plus $780 destination) for 4x4
versions.
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet
The 2011
Jeep Liberty Jet appearance package is available on Liberty Sport and
Limited models.
Exterior features on the new Liberty
Jet include 20-inch polished aluminum wheels fitted with P245/50R20
all-season tires; chrome lower fascia opening, body side moldings,
license plate brow, roof rails and mirror caps; blacked-out headlamps;
and unique 'Jet' badging. The new 2011 Liberty Jet is offered in four
exterior colors: Bright Silver, Dark Charcoal, Brilliant Black and
Blackberry.
Inside, the Jeep Liberty Jet edition
boasts a 9-speaker premium audio system; a standard security system that
includes supplemental side-curtain air bags and Park Sense rear park
assist; available Dark Slate Gray leather seating with accent stitching;
heated front seats, available with six-way power function for the
driver and two-way for the passenger; leather-wrapped steering wheel
with audio controls; and one-touch up/down power
windows.
The Liberty Jet option package is available
at a U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,495 on
Liberty Sport models and $995 on Liberty Limited
models.
Jeep
Brand
Built on 70 years of legendary
heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability,
craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary
journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the
fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide
owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with
confidence.
With the greatest range of SUVs under one
brand, the Jeep vehicle portfolio consists
of:
Compass: A compact SUV with a modern, urban
design that delivers unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy, freedom, utility, and
Jeep 4x4 cachet and capability, all at a terrific value. Compass will
receive significant (to be announced) improvements for
2011
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. Rugged
styling is enhanced for 2011 with new front and rear fascias, grille,
cladding and increased 4x4 ride height. Patriot's updated interior
features upgraded materials and soft touch points, and retuned steering
and suspension systems improve the overall ride and handling experience
in all conditions
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 a 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 a premium
body-color hardtop for Sahara models.
To meet
consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models are sold outside North
America - and all are available in right-hand-drive versions and with
gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and
services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the
world.