Jeep Pickup Models for (2014)

CAR GARAGE | CEO Jeep Pickup Models for (2014) | In 2005, Jeep unveiled the Wrangler-based Gladiator pickup (Pictured here) at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Unfortunately, the Chrysler brand was in financial turmoil at the time and Unable to ready the concept for production. Now, though, the Jeep's top bosses are mulling over the possibility of reinventing the Gladiators for the future lineup. 

In a recent interview with Car Advice, Jeep President Mike Manley let slip That a decision was coming "pretty soon" about the possibility of a production read branded Jeep pickup. As we saw with the Gladiator concept, the production spec pickup would be based on the future Wrangler platform. Your break-over angle gets destroyed.

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Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition (2012) | Jeep will donate $ 250 from each Wrangler Freedom Edition Charities That it sells to benefit U.S. military members. "The Jeep brand has a long, renowned history That began with its significant presence and success within the U.S. military," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. Eligible consumers include active military, active military reserve, retired military (honorable mention discharge and 20 years of service required), and retired military reserve (honorable mention discharge and 20 years of service required).

The new limited-edition 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom is a model based on the best-selling Sport model, and is available as a two-door Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited four-door model. Jeep Wrangler Freedom edition features include unique exterior Mineral Gray-painted 17-inch alloy wheels Borrowed from the Wrangler Rubicon, Mineral Gray-painted grille and front and rear bumper inserts, body-color wheel arches and side steps, prominent "Oscar Mike" star -in-circle fender badges and decals on the hood and rear quarter panels, with matching black sidesteps black tail lamp guards and a Mopar fuel fill door, and a Sunrider soft top with a deep-tint rear windows.

Interior treatments on the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom edition include black fabric seats with rugged Tectonic, an "Oscar Mike" logo embroidered on the seat Backs in silver stitching, French Silver accent stitching on the steering wheel, doors, seats and front arm rest, and "Quick Silver" Accents on the front passenger grab handles, door pulls and dash vent rings. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler is available in editions Freedom Jeep showrooms at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail price of $ 28.165 for Wrangler two-door models and $ 30.670 for Wrangler Unlimited four-door models.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2012) | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 combines the exclusive styling, the functionality, the on-road and off-road capability of the Jeep's flagship SUV to the sporty appeal and high-performance features specifically developed by Chrysler Group LLC's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team . The result: the most powerful and high-speed Jeep vehicle ever produced. Thanks to its world-class braking, outstanding ride and handling, sporty, muscular stance and powerful 6.4-liter V-8 HEMI engine, the SRT models enhances the Grand Cherokee lineup with a Sport Utility Vehicle delivering aspects a combination of benchmark performance and technologically advanced features.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is powered by the all-new 4.6-liter HEMI V-8 engine with Fuel Saver technology That turns off four of the eight cylinders when full power is not required to Ensure Increased fuel economy and reduced emissions overall.  New 4.6-liter HEMI V-8 engine delivers 468 horsepower and 624 Nm of torque and features Fuel Saver Technology for improved fuel efficiency and lower overall emissions. Powerful 6.4-liter is mated to a proven five-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters standard joining Auto Stick.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is powered by the all-new 4.6-liter HEMI  V-8 engine fitted with Fuel Saver Technology. New engine delivers 468 horsepower (344 kW) and 624 Nm of torque: an improvement of 43 horsepower and 55 Nm of torque over the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 powered That the former Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 generation. Fuel Saver turns off four of the eight cylinders when full power is not required while the active valve exhaust system allows four-cylinder operation to engage over a Wider rpm range for improved fuel economy.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 features a full line of active and passive safety systems. Safety features also include innovative Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross-path detection fitted as standard to further improv safety and occupants' protection. Powerful 6.4-liter V-8 HEMI engine is mated to the proven W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission allowing a choice of spirited shifting on the road and the race track. New standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters join the standard Auto Stick on the floor. 3-cm lowered ride height, 20-inch alloy wheels, new liftgate spoiler, black dual functional heat extractors on the front hood and dual-sport exhaust pipes reveal the unmistakable DNA of SRT-badged cars. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8's race-inspired, exclusive interiors Boast with new SRT steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, carbon fiber and leather-appointments Accents, Black Nappa leather and suede heated seats with sculpted bolsters and contrast stitching.

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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude (2012) | Based on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models, the Altitude edition offers a Wrangler Jeep enthusiasts with a unique appearance That includes a body-color hardtop combined with a variety of black-gloss exterior appointments, and a distinctive black-and-red interior theme. The new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited builds on the previous Altitude models and delivers consumers yet another fun and distinctive Jeep vehicle straight from the factory .

Jeep Wrangler sales were up 43 percent in March 2012 versus March 2011, and are up 30 percent for the year (through March). The new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Jeep Altitude edition arrives in showrooms in May 2012.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude's exterior appointments are completed with the inclusion of a Mopar black fuel fill door, a matte black "Jeep" grille badge and a black tone-on-tone graphic hood. A black-and-red theme is found inside the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models are available Altitude in Deep Cherry Red, Black, Bright White and Bright Silver Metallic, and will be available at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 33.740.

 

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Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept (2012) | The Wrangler Dragon design concept is the first Jeep vehicle designed specifically with Chinese elements in mind and showcases the opportunity for special editions That Might Be available for China in the near future.  The Jeep Wrangler concept is based on Dragon China a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon-market painted black with a black body-color three-piece hard top. From there, the designers incorporated Numerous bronze-gold details - a color associated with the dragon. The Jeep  brand introduced the Jeep Wrangler "Dragon" design concept at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The concept integrates two icons together in one: the Wrangler, as the off-road icon of the Jeep brand, and the honored Chinese dragon.

The unique 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are matte black with a bronze-gold high-gloss outer edge and feature 35-inch off-road tires. Bronze-gold Other touches include a pad-printed engine cover, bolts for the fuel-filler door and the taillamp assembly, a Chinese dragon character side wheel center caps and badges.

Moving to the interior, the black and bronze-gold theme with black leather seating Continues surfaces with bronze-gold accent piping and stitching. Dragon-scale bronze-gold patterned leather covers the outside edges of the seats and front center arm rest.

Other interior touches include high-gloss piano black instrument panel bezels, bronze-gold accent trim on the steering wheel spokes, instrument cluster, dashboard passenger-side grab handle and door handles, and gold accent stitching on the leather-wrapped door bolsters. Finishing the interior modifications are dragon tags on the front and rear floor mats. Chinese dragons symbolize potent and Auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rain and winds and Their more severe weather phenomena.

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Jeep Liberty Arctic (2012)

 

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Liberty Arctic (2012) | All 2012 Jeep Wrangler models include the all-new 3.6L V-6 engine, producing 285 horsepower and an estimated 21 miles per gallon highway. Based on the Wrangler Sahara model, the Arctic Edition's winter theme is Immediately recognizable. The 2012 Wrangler package Arctic winter brings you a fresh take with the standard body-color hardtop and fender flares, Arctic badges on the front fenders and "Yeti Footprint" decal over the driver's side fender and hood on the vehicle.

Arctic badges on the front fenders. "Yeti Footprint" decal over the driver's side fender and hood on the vehicle. The Wrangler Arctic Edition available seats offer black Tectonic fabric with Polar White Accents, an "Arctic" logo in the seat back and Orange piping and accent stitching. Significantly refined yet practical touch surfaces, all found inside the Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited Arctic Edition.

Unique dashboard vent rings trimmed in Polar White and Mopar slush mats tread pattern with white Jeep  lettering. The package features Arctic Orange accent stitching on the available leather-wrapped steering wheel, armrest and console lid.

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Jeep Wrangler (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler (2012) | Wrangler Continues to offer a body-on-frame design, front and rear five-link suspension system, live axles and electronic lockers. Jeep Wrangler now offers a choice of two transmissions: a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic gearbox. Along with a new power train, Jeep engineers have thoroughly optimized ride and sound characteristics of the Jeep Wrangler's body-on-frame design. On the outside, engine noise is barely perceptible at idle. With the new 3.6-liter V-6 engine, all accessories are mounted directly to the engine with no accessory brackets.

The Pentastar engine is extremely quiet, constructed with a high-pressure, die-cast aluminum block fitted with cast-iron bore liners and aluminum cylinder heads. The A580 automatic transmission Jeep Wrangler benefits as much as the new petrol engine, with more refined shifting and gear selection. More speeds also enable the engine to remain in the torque curve, Increasing acceleration. Also, a lower first-gear ratio in the new automatic transmission Gives the Wrangler more off-road capability via a lower overall crawl ratio. Electronic Range Select is standard for all automatic-equipped Jeep Wrangler models. Along with the proven NSG 370 six-speed manual transmission, engineered for the newest Jeep Wrangler are a new clutch housing, flywheel and long-travel clutch damper. The improvements are a result of the adaptation of the transmission to the 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The five-speed automatic transmission is produced in Kokomo, Indiana (ITP2), and the six-speed manual transmission is produced in Gaggenau, Germany.

The Jeep Wrangler is now available with more gear and axle ratios, allowing customers to optimize fuel economy and / or vehicle capability. Also, Jeep Wrangler offers towing capability up to 2.500 kg. The drive line capable of the Sport and Sahara models includes a Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. The Command-Trac  NV241, part-time, two-speed transfer case features a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. The all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine joins the new 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine with fuel-saving Stop / Start technology. The diesel engine provides power of 200 hp DIN (147 kW), a 13-percent improvement over the prior 2.8-liter diesel engines. Jeep Wrangler's diesel engine, when paired with the manual transmission, incorporates Stop / Start technology - the first application of this technology on a Chrysler Group vehicle. Stop / Start improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions by managing the amount of time the engine runs. The engine then automatically restarts when the clutch pedal is depressed.

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

 

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 | The all-new 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the ultimate performance SUV, delivering aspects a combination of Jeep capability and utility, world-class performance, luxury and refinement, and advanced innovative technology," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. Addition to Jeep four-wheel-drive traction and utility, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 takes capability to a new level by giving driving enthusiasts extreme performance for the street and track.

The most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep vehicle ever - the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - arrives in the summer of 2011 with a combination of Jeep's legendary capability and utility, merged with the renowned advanced performance engineering from Chrysler Group LLC's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team.

Delivering outstanding performance in all driving conditions, and complemented by key SRT attributes - Including functional, performance-oriented styling, world-class ride and handling, benchmark braking and race-inspired interior appointments - the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 broadens the Jeep vehicle lineup and builds upon the Successful launch of the award-winning 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Designed and built using the proven SRT formula That raises the performance to Astonishing levels, the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 runs from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second range, can cover the quarter mile in the mid-13 second range, has a top speed of 155 mph, and brakes from 60-0 mph in 116 feet.

An active intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing delivers maximum low-end torque while optimizing high-end power across a Wider and improved rpm band. Specifically, 90-percent of peak torque is available Between 2.800 and 6.000 rpm, allowing for inspired standing starts and improved straight-line performance. Standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters join the standard Auto Stick on the floor.

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Concep

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Concept | Showing the vehicle publicly for the first time at the 2012 Houston Auto Show, Jeep Announced That it has also created an online contest for consumers to name the new production-intent concept Jeep Grand Cherokee. The person who Chooses the winning name will have an opportunity to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee, a unique model of stealthy yet with distinctive exterior cues designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.

Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new Jeep Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look - one That is edgy and aggressive, and Certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the road today, "said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.  In the U.S., Jeep Grand Cherokee Sales Increased 51 percent in 2011 vs. Of 2010. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was named "SUV of Texas" the past two years by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

A Platinum Chrome lower fascia applique 'completes the unique front-end appearance. Black headlamp bezels and a light-bar Black liftgate Continues the "blacked-out" theme throughout the vehicle's exterior. The production-intent concept rides on 20-inch tires surround That one-of-a-kind Black-gloss aluminum wheels for Jeep.

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine found on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Produces 285-hp, a significant jump compared to the 202-horsepower generated by the previous engine. Jeep engineers also replaced the four-speed transmission and fitted a new five-speed unit, with the added allowing for more refined gear shifting and gear selection in a more fuel-efficient rpm range. Off-roaders will also appreciate the lower first-gear ratio That allows the new automatic transmission to have a lower crawl ratio in off-road Situations. The 2011 Wrangler Achieved a 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway rating, while the 2012 Wrangler ups Those numbers to 17/21 for the manual models or 16/20 for the automatic.

The 2012 Wrangler features refined cabin offers available heated front seats, automatic temperature control, steering wheel-mounted controls, 12-volt accessory outlets, and a 115-volt (150-watt) AC power inverter in the console. Also available are the U Connect system with voice recognition functions, streaming audio and Bluetooth phone connection ability, integrated navigation and SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability. It's also equipped with steering wheel controls, automatic temperature controls, heated seats and power mirrors.

The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited come equipped with a number of safety and security features, Such as standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, trailer-Sway controls and hill-start assist (to the make hill starts Easier and safer). A feature found on all automatic Wranglers is Downhill Assist, the which allows the driver to focus on steering the Jeep while braking is controlled electronically to help tackle off-road terrain down hill.

That said, we're happy to report the 2012 Wrangler drives around town comfortably. The five-speed transmission definitely plays its roll in the Wrangler's improvements and compliments the new engine with smooth shift Transitions at pretty much any speed. Ergonomic functions inside the Wrangler are also a nice touch.

Looking to test the locking differentials we took our Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to the Cleveland National Forest. At times, the Unlimited Rubicon traversing uneven rocky terrain made look easy. The transfer case and fuel tank skid plate shields on the Rubicon also Provide added protection for the undercarriage while off-roading.

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