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Chrysler Group LLC released images today of the new 2011 Jeep® Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining its legendary, benchmark capability with an all-new interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, and a premium appearance courtesy of an all-new body-color hard top for the popular Sahara model.
“The iconic Jeep Wrangler keeps getting better,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “While retaining unmatched, legendary capability, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler boasts an all-new interior that delivers a host of comfort, convenience and versatility features. In addition, Sahara models now feature a stunning, all-new body-color hard top, for customers looking for a Jeep Wrangler with a more premium appearance.”

New 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior highlights include a redesigned instrument panel and new storage areas with improved ergonomics and upgraded materials. A new lockable console and upgraded door armrest areas boast comfortable touch points, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are now available, and drivers and passengers will enjoy enhanced visibility courtesy of larger rear windows.

All-new steering-wheel controls allow the driver to operate the radio, cruise control, hands-free phone and other vehicle functions while keeping hands on the wheel. A new USB device interface connects to storage devices (thumb drives and most MP3 players) for use with the vehicle’s Media Center, which now includes streaming Bluetooth audio. Twelve-volt accessory outlets have been added and a new 110-volt outlet is available to provide power similar to AC outlets in the home.

In line with traditional Jeep design, hex-head bolts are utilized throughout the interior, and are used to mount a “Jeep, Since 1941” inlay onto the new passenger grab handle.

Jeep engineers increased acoustical treatment in the 2011 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, resulting in significantly reduced interior noise.

To provide a more premium appearance, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models boast an all-new, premium, body-color hard top.

Several new Jeep Wrangler colors are available for 2011, including Detonator Yellow, Deep Cherry Red, Sahara Tan, Cosmos Blue and Bright White.

Production of the new 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited began earlier this week at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, Ohio.

Jeep has announced the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee price. Pricing will start at $31,480 for a 4×2 Lardeo, while a top-level Overland 4×4 will run a more significant $45,770.

Exterior colors:

Blackberry Pearl Coat (new)
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Dark Charcoal Pearl Coat (new, July)
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Natural Green pearl Coat (new, June)
Stone White Clear Coat
White Gold Metallic Clear Coat (new, August)

Interior colors:

Laredo:
Black
Graystone/Med Graystone

Limited:
Black
Black/Lt Frost Beige

Overland:
Black
Black/New Saddle
Dark Frost Beige/Light Frost Beige

New features/Options:

New: MP 3010 single spd tcase (full-time AWD)
New: MP 3022 two-spd, electronically shifted tcase (4×4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4×4)
New: 24.6 Gallon Fuel Tank
New: 506-Watt 11-channel amp, 9 amplified speakers + sub
New: Active Head Restraints
New: Adaptive speed control (late availability)
New: Aircraft-inspired front & rear aimable LED Lamps
New: Air filtering (interior)
New: Aluminum front and rear low friction ZF axles
New: Automatic Crash Notification, Emergency Call, Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
New: Best-in-class premium interior
New: Child seat upper tether anchorages
New: Command View dual-pane sunroof (power front, fixed rear w/ power sunshade)
New: Dedicated daytime running lamps
New: Dual glove boxes
New: Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (late availability)
New: Four-way power lumbar controls
New: Garmin nav system (AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 Radio/SIRIUS Travel Link) (late availability)
New: Glass, laminated (front doors, Limited and Overland))
New: Heated steering wheel
New: HID bi-xenon headlamps with auto leveling
New: Illuminated cupholders
New: Improved off-road performance (improved approach/departure/breakover angles)
New: Increased rear passenger & cargo room
New: Independent front and rear suspension
New: Interior removable/rechargeable Lamp
New: Integrated liftgate rear spoiler
New: Larger front- and rear-door openings
New: Luxury front/rear floor mats with logo
New: MediaFLO Streaming Video
New: Mirrors, power-folding (chrome, standard on Limited and Overland)
New: Mirrors, exterior with supplemental signals
New: Power liftgate
New: Power tilt and telescoping steering column w/ memory
New: Push-button start (Keyless Go)
New: Remote Proximity Keyless Entry
New: Quadra Lift adjustable air suspension system (July)
New: Rear spoiler, integrated, body-color
New: Removable short mast antenna
New: Selec-Terrain™ system with five terrain settings
New: Side Blind Spot Detection (late availability)
New: Sirius Travel Link (SIRIUS Traffic, national weather information, fuel prices, sports scores, movie listings)
New: Uconnect Phone next generation with Voice Command
New: Ventilated front seats (Overland)
New: Voice-control of radio features
New: Wheels, 20″ aluminum polished (standard on Overland, optional on Limited)

Laredo “E” (base model)
Introductory MSRP including $780 destination:
$31,480 (4X2)
$33,470 (4X4)

Standard features:

* 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine
* 5-Speed Auto W5A580 Transmission (with 3.6L)
* 5-Speed Auto 545RFE Transmission (with 5.7L)
* 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet, Front & Rear
* 17″ Painted Aluminum Wheels, P245/70R17 BSW On/Off Road (Goodyear)
* Active Head Restraints
* Air Filtering
* AM/FM CD MP3 Radio with 6-Speakers & Sirius Satellite Radio (RES)
* Automatic Headlamps
* Body-Color Door Handles
* Body-Color, Power, Heated, Folding Mirrors
* Bright Grille, License Plate Brow, and Day Light Opening
* Bright Side Roof Rails
* Chrome Bodyside Molding
* Cloth Seating
* Compact Spare Tire
* Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
* Door Sill Scuff Pads
* Driver & Passenger Assist Handles (4)
* Electronic Stability Program
* Electronic Vehicle Information Center
* Flipper Liftgate Glass
* Fog Lamps
* Front Seat Side Airbags & Side Curtain Airbags for Front/Rear
* Front/Rear Floor Mats
* Halogen Headlamps
* Hill Start Assist
* Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
* LED Lighting
* Manual Dual Zone Temperature Control
* Passive Entry and Keyless Go
* Power 8-Way Driver Seat with Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar
* Power Locking Fuel Filler
* Premium Insulation Group
* Reclining Second Row Seat
* Removable/Rechargeable Light
* Seatback Map Pockets
* Single Speed Transfer Case (4×4 V6)
* Speed Control
* Sun Visors w/ Illuminated Vanity & Illuminated Cupholders
* Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
* Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning
* Trailer Sway Damping
* Transfer Case, Single Speed

Options:

* Trailer Tow Group ($675)
* Engine Block Heater ($50)
* Off Road Group I ($1080)
* Popular Equipment Group ($995)

Laredo “X”

Introductory MSRP including $780 destination:
$36,095 (4X2)
$37,955 (4X4)

Added standard features:

* 115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
* 18″ Painted Aluminum Wheels, P265/60R18 BSW On/Off Road Tires (Michelin)
* 9 Amplified Speakers w/Subwoofer and 506-watt amp
* AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 Radio (RBZ)
* Automatic Dual Zone Temperature Control
* DKA—Two Speed Transfer Case (4×4 V8)
* Heated Front Seats
* Leather Trimmed Seating
* Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
* Parksense Rear Park Assist System
* Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera
* Power 8-Way Driver/Passenger Seats & Power 4-Way Driver/Passenger Lumbar
* Rear Cargo Compartment Cover
* Rear View Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Microphone
* Remote Start System
* Security Alarm
* Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
* Uconnect Hands-Free Communication
* Universal Consumer Interface (UCI v1.0) Ipod/MP3 Connectivity
* Universal Garage Door Opener
* Selec-Terrain, Hill Descent Control (4×4 V8)
* Transfer Case, Single Speed (3.6L)
* Transfer Case, Two Speed Speed (5.7L)

Options:

* 5.7L Hemi w/MDS and VVT ($1645.00)
* AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3/Garmin NAV Radio ($ TBA)
* Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Shade ($1,295)
* Engine Block Heater ($50)
* Off Road Group I ($1070 with 3.7L; $570 with 5.7L)
* Off Road Group II (requires Trailer Tow) ($2270)
* Popular Equipment Group ($995)
* Trailer Tow Group ($675)
* Trailer Tow Group IV (requires 5.7L) ($880)

Limited

Introductory MSRP including $780 destination:
$38,280 (4X2)
$40,260 (4X4)

Added standard features:

* 18″ Aluminum Wheels – Fully Polished
* Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Auto Headlamp Leveling System
* Body Color Fascias w/Bright Insert
* Bright Door Handles
* Bright Exhaust Tip
* Daytime Running Lamps, Dedicated
* Door Sill Scuff Pads with Bright Insert & Jeep Logo
* Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunrood with Power Shade
* Heated Second Row Seats
* Laminated Front Door Glass
* Power 8-Way Driver w Memory
* Power Folding Multi-Function Mirrors (Chrome, Signal, Electrochromatic)
* Power, Heated, Memory, Multi-Functioning Mirrors
* Premium Door Trim Panel with door pull and map pocket lighting
* Radio/Driver Seat/Mirrors Memory
* Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers
* Silver Strakes in Rear Cargo Area
* Smartbeam Headlamps

Options:

* 5.7L Hemi w/MDS and VVT ($1645.00)
* 20×8.0 Aluminum Painted (n/a with Off-Road Groups) ($1,350)
* AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3/NAV Radio (RER) ($725)
* AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3/Garmin NAV Radio ($ TBA)
* Electronic Infotainment System Group ($1,495)
* Engine Block Heater ($50)
* Luxury Group II ($1,035)
* Off Road Group I ($1070 with 3.7L; $570 with 5.7L)
* Off Road Group II (requires Trailer Tow) ($1770 with 3.6L; $2270 with 5.7L)
* Technology Group (requires Luxury Group II) ($1,495)
* Trailer Tow Group ($675)
* Trailer Tow Group IV (requires 5.7L) ($880)

Overland

Introductory MSRP including $780 destination:
$42,430 (4X2)
$45,770 (4X4)

Added standard features:

* 20″ Aluminum Polished Wheels with Premium Paint (n/a with Off-Road Group)
* 265/50R20 BSW All Season Goodyear
* AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 w/Nav, SIRIUS Travel Link, RealTime Traffic
* Cargo Net
* Leather Stitched I/P, Doors, Center Console Armrest
* Power Liftgate
* Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
* Premium Leather Trimmed Seats (Nappa Leather) with Edge Welting
* Quadra-Lift Air Suspension
* Real Wood Bezels
* Transfer Case, Two Speed Speed
* Ventilated Front Seats
* Wood/Leather Wrapped, Heated Steering Wheel with Memory

Options:

* 5.7L Hemi w/MDS and VVT ($1645.00)
* Engine Block Heater ($50)
* Electronic Infotainment System Group ($1,495)
* Off Road Group II (requires Trailer Tow) ($570)
* Technology Group (requires Luxury Group II) ($1,495)
* Trailer Tow Group ($675)
* Trailer Tow Group IV (requires 5.7L) ($880)

The Jeep brand is preparing to introduce three new vehicles to its lineup at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. One of the three newcomers is the new 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade, a rugged and versatile vehicle with standard class-leading capability features.

Scheduled to hit the showrooms in the first quarter of 2010, the new Renegade fills the gap between the Liberty’s Sport and Limited models. Thanks to its Selec-Trac® II full-time, active four-wheel-drive system, the newcomer guarantees for striking on and off-road capabilities. The 2010 Liberty Renegade will be offered in a new, Renegade-exclusive Salsa Red Pearl Coat exterior, as well as Natural Green Pearl Coat, Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Stone White Clear Coat.

The vehicle’s exterior highlights include painted Mineral Gray Keystone 16-inch wheels that wear new, rugged all-terrain P235/70R16 outline white letter (OWL); dark neutral metallic wheel flares, lower side sills, front and rear fascia, body side moldings and rear license plate bar; black headlamp bezel; Argent Silver accent on the lower fascia applique and roof rack; Satin Black vinyl hood graphics; deep-tint glass; fog lamps; skid plates and tow hooks.

Inside, the Renegade is fitted with new premium cloth seats; leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, instrument panel grab handle and park-brake boot; new driftwood accent bezels; leather-wrapped center console and soft-door armrests; premium Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC); cruise control; security alarm; rear cargo cover and steering-wheel-mounted radio controls.

The Jeep engineers have provided the 2010 Liberty Renegade with a 3.7-liter power unit capable to produce 210 horsepower (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 319 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.

The Jeep Wrangler Overland is perfect for those craving travel and adventure. The Mopar design team took a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and turned it into a mobile “on-the-go” self-contained campsite.

To increase cargo capacity for hauling gear, the Jeep Wrangler Overland’s rear seats are replaced with a large, flat, rubberized utility floor. Mounted to the cargo rack is an all-new ARB two-person Simpson II rooftop-mounted tent and touring awning. The interior of the Jeep Wrangler Overland features water-resistant Mopar front-seat covers, rugged Mopar slush mats, a Daystar dash bin and lower switch panel that powers added accessories.

Enhancing off-road travel is an American Expedition Vehicles’ (AEV), Nth Degree, 3-inch suspension lift and a Full Traction rear sway bar. The lift allows aggressive 35-inch tires mounted on 17-inch steel Mopar winter/off-road wheels to fit under the Jeep. Additional off-road protection at the front and rear is provided by AEV steel bumpers and for added security, a Warn 9.5ti winch.

In order to prepare the Jeep Wrangler Overland for desert duty, an AEV Jeep Wrangler heat-reduction hood and snorkel kit is fitted to the vehicle. Mopar windshield-mounted off-road lights and Daystar bumper-mounted lights provide additional lighting for nighttime and off-road driving.

The Jeep “Lower Forty” takes the Jeep Wrangler platform to a new extreme. The vehicle is equipped with massive 40-inch x 13.5-inch tires mounted on Mopar’s 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels. Mopar added aggressive wheels and tires to a stock, two-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon without the use of a suspension lift. The team’s goal was to achieve added ground clearance without dramatically altering the vehicle’s center of gravity. The team removed copious amounts of body metal in order to provide room for 40-inch meats. Three inches are chopped from the windshield frame and a 10-degree rake is added.

Custom front and rear fender flares are 1-inch wider and are located 4 inches higher than a stock Jeep Wrangler. A new one-piece carbon-fiber hood with a Jeep CJ-like power dome and an all-new drop-down tailgate stamped with the “Jeep” logo are added to complete the exterior design.

On the interior, an all-new roll cage is neatly integrated into the body tub and tied directly into the frame rails. A custom made bikini top from Bestop keeps drivers in the shade. The spare tire is relocated to the cargo floor and a custom cargo rack, supplied by Poly Performance, holds extra gear. Once all body modifications were completed, the exterior received a fresh coat of Red Eye No. 3 paint, a custom color developed by Mopar.

Custom touches throughout the interior include a color-matched center console and instrument panel. Seats are re-covered with Mopar’s Katzkin leather package in a two-tone scheme. Replacing the carpet is a durable, spray-in truck-bed liner. Rugged Mopar floor mats complete the theme.

Mechanical upgrades came directly out of the Mopar catalog. The Jeep “Lower Forty” features an all-new 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine and a Getrag 238 six-speed manual transmission. Powertrain installations were handled by Burnsville Off-Road using an AEV 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 conversion kit.

The Mopar-supplied Dana 44 front axle and a Dana 60 rear axle, fitted with 5.38 gears and ARB air lockers, were assembled by Dynatrac and revalved Bilstein shocks maintain vehicle stability on rough terrain.