Jeep Unveils Special Grand Cherokee, Compass, and Wrangler for Europe [Geneva Auto Show]

This year at the Geneva auto show, Jeep will debut three Euro-bound special editions: a Wrangler that will go on sale soon, as well as production-intent Grand Cherokee and Compass "concepts." Jeep Grand Cherokee Sports Concept The Jeep Grand Cherokee Sports concept, pictured above, was designed to be an experiment in style. The outcome is a two-tone Jeep that the company says it will offer on the European market. Cosmetic changes made to give this Grand Cherokee a sporty look include replacing the roof racks with a new molding and adding a variety of black and chrome accents. It has some similarities to the blacked-out Grand Cherokee concept we saw earlier this year. The show version is powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 turbo-diesel, putting out 237 hp and a massive 406 lb-ft of torque. Jeep Compass Concept This nameless, Euro-centric spin on the Jeep Compass takes similar cues from the Grand Cherokee Sports concept. It rocks black 18-inch wheels, black grille inserts, and black headlight surrounds; basically, anything Jeep could black out, it did. While this Compass is a concept in name, Jeep will build and sell two trim levels, Sport and Limited, and offer both front- and all-wheel drive. Each will feature the same 2.2-liter diesel four-cylinder engine, which delivers 161 hp and 236 lb-ft when powering all four wheels; a low-output, 134-hp version of the engine will drive the two-wheel-drive model. Jeep Wrangler Mountain Special Edition The Jeep Wrangler Mountain was created to stand out, and makes its debut in production form. This special-edition Jeep is based on the Wrangler Sport and will be available in both two- and four-door models. The exterior gets a black hood decal, Mineral Gray grille, and 17-inch wheels. Another decal, reading "Mountain," runs along the side of the hood. The ute boasts all-new, "look-at-me" Gecko green paint. Brightly colored special-edition Wranglers are nothing new; allow us to submit the 2010 Wrangler Islander into evidence. It will be sold with either a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine that makes 197 hp and 339 lb-ft or the gas-fired 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with 280 hp and 256 lb-ft. The diesel can be had with a choice of a five-speed auto or a six-speed manual; the gas-powered engine is offered only with the five-speed automatic. The Wrangler Mountain will be in European dealerships this summer. from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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