Category: Jeep

On July 15, 1941, the former Willys-Overland Co. signed a contract with the U.S. War Department to begin production of the first military Jeep vehicle.Eighty years later, the Jeep brand thrives around the world with a product line-up that continues to expand into new segments, a devoted community of global customers and the utilisation of 4xe electric vehicle technology as the natural evolution of 80 years of capability leadership “We’re celebrating our 80th anniversary by continuing to move upward and forward” said Christian Meunier, Jeep Brand Chief Executive Officer. “Next… Read more

Jeep Australia has advised that improved payload capacity across the 2021 Jeep Gladiator range sees the Jeep Gladiator reclassified from an off-road passenger vehicle to a light goods carrying vehicle. “After a year of being on the market in Australia, we’ve listened to our customers and have invested in improving the payload capacity of the Jeep Gladiator, elevating its capability and adventure-ready stance,” said Tom Noble, Marketing and Communications Director, Jeep Australia. “We’re constantly looking at ways to improve customer value with our vehicles, and the Jeep Gladiator Night Eagle… Read more

Jeep Australia has introduced a limited run of 80th Anniversary Special Edition models across the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ranges. “Since 1941, Jeep SUV’s have been renowned for their unparalleled off-road capability and freedom. Today, the Jeep range continues to drive best in class 4×4 leadership, as well as leading safety and convenience features, premium craftsmanship and exceptional on-road dynamics,” said Kevin Flynn, Jeep Australia Managing Director. “We’re excited to mark eight decades of the Jeep brand with these limited-edition models and give Jeep customers… Read more

Jeep Australia will import 130 special edition Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys, inspired by the original 1948 Willys Overland CJ-3A. “The Jeep Willys Overland CJ-3A is an off-road icon and we’re excited to offer a modern model to the market that features an array of 4×4 upgrades and unique styling that honours the Jeep heritage,” said Guillaume Drelon, Jeep Australia Director, Brand & Product Strategy. “Jeep owners have been able to experience the adventure, open-air freedom and off-road capability that the Willys has had to offer since 1948, and this is… Read more

Jeep Australia has added the Jeep Gladiator Sport S model to the line-up with an entry price-point at $65,450. Featuring the capable Selec-Trac Active On-Demand 4×4 system, Jeep Gladiator Sport S has heavy-duty Dana front and rear axles, underbody skid plates, selectable tyre fill alert and a wash-out interior. Comfort and convenience features include dual-zone climate control; UConnect 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; LED exterior lighting; remote keyless entry; fourth-generation automatic headlamps; push-button start and a 7.0-inch driver information display cluster. Active safety equipment, including Forward Collision… Read more

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has all-new vehicle architecture, independent front and rear suspensions and Quadra-Lift air suspension with electronic adaptive damping to deliver what Jeep says describes as premium on-road driving dynamics Naturally it has signature Jeep design cues, including the seven-slot grille, aggressive front approach angle and trapezoidal wheel arches The spacious interior has 10-inch display screens across the instrument panel, including a frameless digital gauge cluster and touchscreen in-car entertainment. Hand-wrapped, quilted Palermo leather, open-pore Waxed Walnut wood in the Summit Reserve Package give it the highest… Read more

Jeep introduces the V8-powered 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. It carries the 6.4-litre V8, rated at 470 horsepower. Mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac full-time active transfer case, it rockets from 0-60 mph (97km/h) in 4.5 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds. This engine marks the first time in nearly 40 years a V8 has been a factory option for the Wrangler. An active dual-mode exhaust is standard to deliver an exhilarating and unmistakable sound. The system engages automatically, opening valves in the exhaust system,… Read more

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk for 2021 has astonishing performance – we’re talking zero to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds from a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 – has been upgraded. The 2020 update adds a Signature Laguna Leather Wrapped Interior Package as standard. It has 20-inch black lightweight forged alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero tyres. It has $13,000 worth of customer value for just $5,000. The driver-focused interior features premium soft-touch materials, Light Black Chrome finishes and carbon fibre spears and a 7-inch driver information display instrument cluster that has the tachometer in… Read more