2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic comes equipped with a body-color hard top and fender flares along with special Arctic badges and a Yeti footprint decal that wraps over the driver's side fender and hood.

The 2012 Jeep Liberty Arctic, meanwhile, offers up a similar smattering of aesthetic tweaks. Inside, the seats are shod in special edition colors with an Arctic logo embroidered on the seat backs.

Jeep Wrangler Arctic also offers an aggressive Wrangler Rubicon tire and wheel package, with unique semi-gloss black 17-inch wheels shod with 32-inch tires.

Inside, Wrangler Arctic's seats are black Tectonic fabric with Polar White accents and orange piping and accent stitching.

All Wrangler Arctic models will also get an exclusive interior enhanced by distinctive colors and details.

The heated front seats are covered in black Tectonic fabric with Polar White accents, Arctic Orange piping, and accent stitching, as well as an "Arctic" logo on the front seat backs.

The Jeep Wrangler Arctic logo can also be found on tachometer and Mopar tread-pattern slush mats with white "Jeep" lettering complete the Wrangler Arctic package.

2011 Jeep Compass

Jeep, Chrysler Group LLC "combined with a new interior and improved suspension systems and direction, the Jeep Compass offers consumers the perfect combination of design, functionality, fuel economy, efficiency, safety and value the importance of the compact SUV segment.

Offering unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy and off-road capability in the compact-SUV segment, the new 2011 Jeep Compass features a stunning new sophisticated design, with cues coming directly from the brand's premium icon, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Design

The new 2011 Jeep Compass has a distinct family resemblance to the all-new, premium 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The 2011 Compass sports new, standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, and 18-inch aluminum or chrome-clad wheels are available on Limited models.

The 2011 Jeep Compass is packed with standard features that provide value and convenience for drivers and passengers.

Segment-leading Capability

The 2011 Jeep Compass offers customers unsurpassed 4x4 off-road capability with Jeep Freedom Drive II. Jeep Compass is available in three drivetrain configurations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive system, Jeep Compass also is available with Freedom Drive I and the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package.

The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is an available four-wheel-drive system that delivers Jeep Trail Rated capability in Compass form. Jeep Compass also features a standard five-speed manual transaxle on the entry-level Compass and a CVT that is available on the Compass and standard on the Latitude and Limited models. The 2011 Jeep Compass also provides up to 2,000 lbs. of towing capacity.

Jeep Compass Model Lineup

The 2011 Jeep Compass is available in three configurations: Compass, Latitude and Limited. All are available with front-wheel drive, the Freedom Drive I full-time, active 4x4 system or the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package full-time, active 4x4 system with low-range capability.

Built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill., the new 2011 Jeep Compass models will arrive in Jeep showrooms in December 2010.

Jeep Wrangler 2012 Changes

The Jeep Wrangler 2012 Nterior appointments include model-specific black seats with accent stitching and Call of Duty logos, unique gauge cluster graphics, dashboard serialized plaque, dashboard grab handle with logo, accent stitching on arm rest, console lid, and steering wheel, Mopar Slush Mats with logo, and rear cargo mat with logo (unlimited only).

Available in Jeep showrooms this November, the new limited-edition Jeep Wrangler 2012 will be available in both two-door and four-door (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) models.

After engaging 4X4 low in the heavy-duty transfer case, locking the Tru-lok front Dana 44 and 4.10 rear axles, and electronically disconnecting the sway bars, the Wrangler's high-performance gas suspension and body-on-frame design enable the 32-inch BF Goodrich off-road tires to reach, twist and grab at any available traction with almost no wheelspin.

For Jeep Wrangler 2012, improvements to the Wrangler's on-road performance were undertaken quite successfully.

The new five-speed tranny features an increased ratio spread for smoother gear changes (versus the old four-speed automatic) and a lower first gear ratio for improved crawling/engine braking.

The Jeep Wrangler 2012 and Wrangler Unlimited continue to be available in four models: Sport B (two-door only), Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon offering more gear ratios (3.21, 373 and 4.10, depending on model) to optimize fuel economy and/or vehicle capability.

2012 Jeep Wrangler
Models available: two-door; four-door (Unlimited)
Trim levels available: Sport; Sahara; Rubicon
Notable options: Automatic transmission; body-colour hardtop; Mopar leather and chrome group; satellite radio; trailer tow group; 4.10 rear axle; connectivity group
Configuration: front engine/ four-wheel drive
Available transmissions: 6-spd manual; 5-spd automatic

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 Reviews

Other upgrades include an SRT-tuned adaptive suspension, Brembo brakes, forged 20-inch wheels, steering wheel paddle shifters and special bodywork.

The 2012 Grand Cherokee, which goes on sale next month, will reportedly benefit from a $3,220 price decrease versus the 2011 model. For example, the 2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo came standard with an eight-way power seat, whereas the 2012 model does not. Elsewhere in the Chrysler lineup, the 2012 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 receive price decreases of $250, and the 2012 Dodge Journey costs a substantial $1,450 less than the 2011 model.

The 5.7-liter V8 model now comes with a six-speed automatic transmission that replaces the old five-speed. The model equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will now come with electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering.

The updated model can now report both efficiency and power increases, while the base price for the Wrangler remains $22,045.

We’re not big fans of MyFord Touch, Ford’s touch-screen interface for the climate, stereo, phone and navigation systems, but Ford’s nav system is more modern and useful.

Fuel economy favors the Explorer. The four-wheel-drive Grand Cherokee’s ratings are 16/22 mpg with the standard V-6 and 13/19 mpg with the optional V-8.

2000 jeep cherokee,Reviews

Think of the 2000 jeep cherokee as a staid, grown-up version of the Wrangler. We strongly recommend the full time four wheel drive system; it made the vehicle sure-footed, and unlike the part-time system (also included for off-roaders), only intruded with a slight increase in noise and a heavier feel to the steering wheel. (Warning: four wheel drive does not affect the brakes! Generally, the 2000 jeep cherokee is not pretentious, but it is well designed.

The 2000 jeep cherokee is inexpensive by SUV standards; ours, fully optioned, was $27,350, but the base price of the Classic was $23,000, including the six cylinder engine and automatic transmission (both options). Gas mileage is not as bad as with competing vehicles, the engine is responsive, and the spare tire is kept inside, where it is easily accessible.

Squareness does not hurt the 2000 jeep cherokee at all, if wind noise and sales are any indication. Though you drive up high, the 2000 jeep cherokee provides good visibility on all sides, and effective windshield wipers keep the windows free and clear.

The 2000 Cherokee scores the '99 Grand Cherokee's redesigned 4.0-liter PowerTech inline six in addition to a new five-speed manual transmission. The Limited model sports bright chrome accents, including the front grille, the headlamp surrounds, the side graphics, the rear license-plate brow and the 16-inch wheels.

Reviews
Some things never change and the 2000 jeep cherokee is one of those mainstays. Not that we fear change--we fear aerodynamic-based change. Watch for the hip-to-be-square Cherokee to go rounded, seriously rounded, soon. A radio/cassette combo is standard, and both the Classic and Limited versions have cast aluminum wheels.

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