Jeep is marking its 75th anniversary with a full lineup of special edition models in the United States and Europe
Predictably called 75th Anniversary, the limited edition models come with unique available Jeep Green exterior paint, Satin Bronze wheels, Bronze and Orange exterior accents, unique interiors, sunroofs and 75th Anniversary badging. The special edition is available for Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, Renegade, Compass, Patriot, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. The models will arrive in dealerships in first quarter 2016.
2016 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary edition start at $34,575 and $38,375, respectively (plus $995 destination). The models are available in Sarge Green, Black, Rhino, Mojave Sand, Bright White, Bullet Silver and Granite Crystal. Other unique features include 17-inch wheels, front and rear tow hooks, Jeep badge and unique front and rear steel bumpers, all in Low Gloss Bronze.
Visual tweaks also consist of a body-color grille with Low Gloss Bronze grille throats and headlamp rings, as well as power dome hood with functional air vents and unique off-road rock rails. Inside, Jeep offers leather-trimmed heated seats with accent sport mesh inserts and accent stitching, plus a 75th Anniversary grab handle.
Moving on, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary edition has a starting U.S. MSRP of $36,775 for 4×4 models. Available in Recon Green, Brilliant Black, Bright White, Bullet Silver and Granite Crystal, the special edition Grand Cherokee adds features such as unique front fascia, grille and headlamps, as well as exclusive 18- and 20-inch wheels, tow hooks, grille rings, fog lamp bezels, lower fascia applique, roof rail and badges – all in Low Gloss Bronze.
Other exclusive touches are the new Gore-Tex seat cloth insert or leather trimmed heated seats with embossed 75th Anniversary logo and Tangerine accent stitching.
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee 75th Anniversary edition ($29,875 for 4×4 models) is available in Recon Green, Brilliant Black, Bright White, Bullet Silver, Rhino and Granite Crystal. Based on the Cherokee Latitude model, it comes with new 18-inch wheels, badges and trim accents in Low Gloss Bronze, as well as new Gore-Tex seat insert cloth with Tangerine accent stitching.
2016 Jeep Renegade 75th Anniversary edition models start at $25,375 for 4×4 versions and are available in Jungle Green, Alpine White, Black, Omaha Orange, Mojave Sand, Glacier Metallic, Granite Crystal and Anvil. Based on the Renegade Latitude model, it comes loaded with features such as new 18-inch wheels, grille surrounds, fog lamp bezels, roof rack, tail lamp applique, rear fascia and tail lamp applique and badges – all in Low Gloss Bronze.
The 2016 Jeep Compass 75th Anniversary edition ($24,475) and 2016 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary edition ($22,475) offer a similar package. They are available in Recon Green, Black, Bright White, Bullet Silver and Granite Crystal colors. Standard features include Low Gloss Bronze wheels (18-inch for Compass and 17-inch for Patriot), roof rails, front fascia applique, rear step pad, badges and tow hooks, as well as a Light Bronze interior bezel paint and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.