Jeep Announces 70th Anniversary Edition Models at Detroit Motor Show

After releasing a barrage of fresh models is the Jeep division of Chrysler now banking on a series of special edition models created to celebrate 70 years anniversary of the brand.

"As part of the celebration of 70 years of the Jeep brand, we create a beautiful, special premium edition models of each vehicle in our assembly, which pay homage to the history of the legendary Jeep brand," said Mike Manley, president and CEO of the Jeep.

The 70th Anniversary Edition The line includes the 2011 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot and Wrangler, which are all characterized by a number of unique features, such as wheels and special finishing options, and will all be available in a Bronze Star special exterior paint, in addition to Bright Silver and Black. The special edition models is scheduled to arrive at Jeep dealerships in the first quarter of 2011.

More details and pricing for each model can be found in the press release below.

PRESS RELEASE

2011 Jeep Compass 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the Jeep Compass 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $24,270 (plus $700 destination). It is available on Compass Limited models. Features include:

• Unique, 18-inch aluminum wheel


• 70th Anniversary badge


• Dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts embossed with Jeep logo and Chestnut accent stitching and piping


• Berber floor mats and cargo area with Chestnut binding


• Unique dark green cluster overlay


• Chestnut stitching in steering wheel


• 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 70th Anniversary Edition is $35,770 (plus $780 destination). It is available on Grand Cherokee Laredo X models. Features include:

• Unique, polished 20-inch aluminum wheel with Mineral Gray pockets


• 70th Anniversary badge


• Dark Olive leather seats with perforated inserts with Chestnut accent stitching and piping


• Black/Dark Olive with Chestnut accents is also available


• Door bolster and armrest in Dark Olive and wrapped with Chestnut accent stitching


• Center console in Dark Olive perforated leather wrapped with Chestnut accent stitching


• Black leather wrapped steering wheel with Chestnut accent stitching


• Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding


• New satin chrome-plated, graphite anodized paint and Black Lacewood interior finish


• Unique cluster overlay and needles


• 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen

2011 Jeep Liberty 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Liberty 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $24,770 (plus $745 destination). It is available on Liberty Sport or Limited models. Features include:

• Unique 18-inch Mopar wheel with polished face and painted pockets (optional on Sport)


• 70th Anniversary badge


• Bright body-side moldings, roof rails and license plate brow


• Dark Olive/Dark Slate leather seats with Chestnut accent stitching and piping


• Door armrest and center console in Dark Olive with Chestnut accent


• Leather steering wheel with Chestnut accent


• New interior satin chrome accents and bezels in anodized Silver and Black Lacewood finish


• Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding


• Unique cluster overlay and needles


• 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen


• Mopar stainless steel sill plates

2011 Jeep Patriot 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Patriot 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $22,170 (plus $700 destination). It is available on Patriot Latitude X models. Features include:

• 17-inch aluminum wheel


• 70th Anniversary badge


• Dark Slate seats with perforated leather inserts embossed with Jeep logo and Chestnut accent stitching and piping


• Berber floor mats and cargo area with Chestnut binding


• Unique dark green cluster overlay


• Chestnut stitching in steering wheel


• 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen

2011 Jeep Wrangler 70th Anniversary Edition
The U.S. MSRP of the Jeep Wrangler 70th Anniversary Edition starts at $28,670 (plus $750 destination) for 2-door models and $31,370 (plus $750 destination) for Unlimited models. It is available on Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models. Features include:

• Unique 18-inch wheel


• 70th Anniversary badge


• Dark Olive seats with perforated leather inserts and Chestnut accent stitching and piping


• Satin chrome HVAC rings, front doorpulls and grab handle


• Automatic shift knob with satin chrome cap and bezel


• Door armrest and center console in Dark Olive with Chestnut accent


• Leather steering wheel with Chestnut accent


• Berber floor mats with Chestnut binding


• Unique cluster overlay and needles


• 70th Anniversary logo on radio screen


• Mopar brushed aluminum sill plates

2011 Jeep vehicle lineup
Jeep builds on its tradition of providing unique, iconic, versatile and capable vehicles for 2011, with its next-generation, premium flagship vehicle – the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee – and with significant changes across the Jeep vehicle lineup.

With the greatest range of SUVs under one brand, the Jeep vehicle portfolio consists of:

• Compass: A compact SUV with a new sophisticated, premium design for 2011, the Jeep Compass delivers unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy, freedom, utility, and Jeep 4x4 cachet and capability, all at a terrific value


• Grand Cherokee: The most capable and luxurious Grand Cherokee ever, balancing legendary Jeep capability with sophistication to deliver a premium driving experience for all adventures


• Liberty: The mid-size SUV from Jeep that offers Jeep Trail Rated® 4x4 capability combined with on-road refinement and numerous innovative features, including the industry-exclusive full-length Sky Slider® open canvas roof


• Patriot: A compact SUV delivering the fun, adventure and value only Jeep can offer, with unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy and segment leading capability


• Wrangler: The icon of the Jeep brand, it remains true to its heritage as the original fun-and-freedom machine. For 2011, it boasts an all-new interior, and an available premium body color hardtop for Sahara models


• Wrangler Unlimited: The only four-door convertible SUV on the market with room for five adult passengers, Wrangler Unlimited receives an all-new interior for 2011 and an available premium body color hardtop for Sahara models

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Gullwing-door Kia KV7 Concept Flies into Detroit

After two shots and a few teaser pictures leak today, Kia "activity MPV" concept, the KV7 finally landed in the exhibition hall Detroit Motor Show 2011 Show.Designed to challenge the idea that the mini vans are strictly for those who bear the KV7 is distinguished by its square design and, according to the Koreans, will also serve as a "relationship-center social groups of friends and adventurers."

"From the beginning, we thought the class needed a new honest assessment, because everyone seems so desperate to put the word" sport "in his truck, but MPV, in his heart, are just a box," said Tom Kearns, chief designer of Kia Motors America. "Instead of dismissing the case, we chose to celebrate, as we did with the soul, and the result is a simple and sophisticated vehicle that maintains the functionality of minivans are known and respond to changing needs and diversity of the Today's consumers. "

Unlike most minivans on the road today, the Kia design study with a larger position than small vertical pillars and windshield. This is highlighted by LED headlights, which covers almost the entire width of the facade. The body lines are simple, while the 20-inch alloys add a sporty touch.

Nothing spectacular, right? Faux. As you can see the pictures, the highlight is the stylistic KV7 Gullwing style rear doors, which contributes to a massive entry point when they opened as part of the door pillar-less front passenger.

Measuring 192 inches (4.87 m) long, the concept offers flexible seating configurations and storage options. All seats can be rotated, including the driver, and there's even a mini-salon in the back with space for three people, who, says Kia, facilitating interaction in an open social.

The designers chose a palette of colorful soft beige and green and used a variety of unconventional materials such as teak wood and wool, supplemented by "accent lighting" LED.

The dashboard is dominated by a large screen, which brings together all infotainment, climate and navigation functions, and moves more than six inches from the driver when the engine start button is pressed. Passengers have their separate interface in the form of a computer monitor table floating KV7 is touch screen and Wi-Fi enabled.

The final piece is under the hood. Kia concept with a 285 HP 2.0-liter direct injection turbocharged, also used by the US-Spec 2011 Optima sedan, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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KV7 specification summary

Exterior Dimensions
Length: 191.85 in. (4873mm)
Width: 80.0 in. (2033mm)
Height: 68.1 in. (1729mm)
Wheelbase: 122.0 in. (3100mm)

Exterior Features

§ Wide stance, smooth exterior skin and 20-inch wheels with 225/45 tyres

§ A-pillar and windshield design that is less vertical than traditional minivans

§ Passenger-side gullwing door which creates a massive point-of-entry to when opened in conjunction with the pillar-less front passenger door

§ A continuous line of LED fog lights that span the entire front end of the vehicle

§ LED Directional turn indicators on the outside mirrors and the rear of the vehicle that pulse in the direction being signalled

§ Interpretation of Kia’s signature bold tabbed grille with vertical LED headlamps integrated within the design

§ A distinctive windshield and series of near-continuous windows starting at the A-pillar for maximum visibility

Interior Features

§ Four custom-built swivelling seats, including the driver’s seat

§ Rear-corner mini-lounge with seating for three

§ Integrated storage compartments

§ Modern colour palette featuring soft beige and green tones

§ Unique seat and surface materials

§ Variety of unconventional textures, including reclaimed teak wood flooring and sustainable wool and felt materials

§ Front dash moves more than six inches toward the driver when push button start is engaged

§ Large multi-use display which integrates infotainment, climate and navigation systems in one simple-to-use interface controlled by a trackball mouse mounted in the dash

§ Rear floating tabletop touch-screen computer display

§ Wi-Fi enabled cabin

§ Ability for multiple passengers to connect their smart phones simultaneously

§ Multiple flush-to-the-floor accent illumination points and standout green LED lighting throughout the front dash, instrument panel and rear display area

Driving Functions

§ New Theta II 2.0-litre GDI turbocharged engine (as fitted to U.S. spec Optima)

§ 285 horsepower

§ Six-speed automatic transmission

§ V6-type power and performance while maximising fuel efficiency

 

 

 

 

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All-New MINI Roadster Makes its Official Debut

With eyes fixed on capturing a slice of the market in the popular convertible Mazda MX-5, MINI unveiled the final production version of the Roadster.

The Roadster is the top Cup variant introduced earlier this summer, and is the sixth model to add to the MINI line and the first two-seater convertible in the history of the brand.

As the Coupe Roadster is based on the current Mini sedan, so it is not too surprising that its dimensions are similar to the convertible Mini 3734 mm long, 1683 mm wide and 1390 mm high.

Unlike Roadster Convertible is only room for two other changes, such as the steeply raked windshield (13 degrees), and 20 mm lower. Since the rear seats have almost doubled in the luggage capacity that stands at 240 liters.

The British brand also promises a more "go-kart feel" thanks to the four-seater convertible to the center of gravity, set custom chassis, rigidity and aerodynamics.

In addition to the bell, no other cosmetic differences within or between the coupe and roadster, while the motor power are the same.

In Europe, the Roadster will be launched next spring on four basic tastes, including Cooper with 122HP 1.6-liter gasoline, SD Cooper with 143HP 2.0-liter turbo diesel, petrol Cooper S with 184HP 1.6-liter turbo and the ship John Cooper Works badge model with a 1.6-liter gasoline turbo pushing 211HP.

In North America, the roadster will likely only be available with gasoline engines.

Transmission choices include a gearbox 6-speed manual for all models and a 6-speed automatic transmission for all variants outside the JCW.

EU Engine variants:

MINI John Cooper Works Roadster:

Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology and numerous technological details carried over directly from motor sport.
Displacement: 1,598 cc, output: 155 kW/211 hp at 6,000 rpm,
Max. torque: 260 Nm/192 lb-ft at 1,850 – 5,600 rpm (280 Nm/207 lb-ft with Overboost at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.5 seconds
Top speed: 237 km/h (147 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 7.3 litres/100 kilometres (38.7 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 169 g/km.

MINI Cooper S Roadster:

Four-cylinder petrol engine with
MINI TwinPower Turbo technology. Displacement: 1,598 cc,
Output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5,500 rpm,
Max. torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm (260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost at 1,730 – 4,500 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 7.0 seconds,
Top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 6.0 litres/100 kilometres (47.1 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 139 g/km.

MINI Cooper Roadster:

Four-cylinder petrol engine with fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology.
Displacement: 1,598 cc,
Output: 90 kW/122 hp at 6,000 rpm,
Max. torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 9.2 seconds,
Top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.7 litres/100 kilometres (49.6 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 133 g/km.

MINI Cooper SD Roadster:

Four-cylinder turbodiesel with mini twinpower turbo technology.
Displacement: 1,995 cc,
Output: 105 kw/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
Max. Torque: 305 nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 8.1 seconds,
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to eu: 4.5 litres/100 kilometres (62.8 mpg imp),
co2 emissions: 118 g/km.

• Exterior dimensions:

Length: 3,734 millimetres (MINI Cooper Roadster: 3,728 millimetres, MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: 3,758 millimetres)
Width: 1,683 millimetres
Height: 1,390 millimetres (MINI Cooper Roadster: 1,384 millimetres, MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: 1,391 millimetres)
Wheelbase: 2,467 millimetres

 

 

 

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2012 Honda CR-V at LA Auto Show

Over the last few several weeks we've introduced you snap shots of camouflaged prototypes, the generally hidden strategy and even the obvious styles of the next 2012 Ford CR-V, but now, thanks to our tipster Andrew Ye, we take you the first recognized snap shots of one more development style.

Not interestingly, the appearance changes over the strategy CR-V we saw september are limited to the flat complete of the cheap cladding on the body, the small tires and the distinct design on the headlamps and longest tail lights.

Honda has in the last said that its new SUV will be "more superior and dynamic" than its forerunner while also providing enhanced internal place and variety as well as a fit of new technology.

The company has stayed tight-lipped about the applications that will be available on the new CR-V, but it is thought that the South United states style will arrive at U.S. showrooms at the end of We have seen or beginning November with a more highly effective yet at the same time more energy successful edition of the present 2.4-liter four-cylinder website.

On the other side of the Ocean, Folks should anticipate a choice of small displacement four-cylinder gas and diesel-powered applications when it gets there in the drop of 2012.

The 2012 Ford CR-V will make its world initial at the Los Angeles Vehicle Display in mid-November with the JDM style to first appearance a couple several weeks later at this year's Seattle Engine Display.

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