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Jeep 70th Anniversary Edition Models Head for Europe

The European SUV loving customers are in for a treat this year, as a whole range of very special Jeep models is getting ready to invade the Old Continent. Dubbed 70th Anniversary Edition, the models (Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited and Compass) are the American auto maker's way to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

Set to be introduced in the first quarter of the year (that is in the next two months), the special edition will bring several unique and premium features to the models, visible both at the exterior and in the interior of the three Jeeps. The range of features and their specific models are listed below:

Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited (both for the Sahara versions):

  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • Mopar brushed aluminum sill plates
  • unique 18-inch aluminum wheel
  • dark Olive seats with perforated leather inserts and Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • door armrest and center-console armrest in Dark Olive leather with Chestnut accent stitching leather-wrapped steering wheel with Chestnut accent stitching
  • satin-chrome HVAC rings, automatic-shift knob cap and bezel, front door pulls and grab handle
  • unique cluster overlay and needles
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen
  • berber floor mats with Chestnut binding

Jeep Compass (on the Limited version):

  • 70th Anniversary badge
  • unique 18-inch aluminum wheel
  • dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts embossed with Jeep logo and Chestnut accent stitching and piping
  • chestnut stitching on steering wheel
  • unique Dark Green cluster overlay
  • premium media center with navigation
  • 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen
  • berber floor mats (including cargo compartment) with Chestnut binding

“As part of our celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Jeep brand, we are creating premium special-edition models that pay homage to the history of the legendary Jeep brand,”
said Mike Manley, Jeep CEO.
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