Press Kit: 2012 Product Lineup

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2011 - Entering its eighth decade of legendary heritage, the Jeep® brand continues to deliver an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any adventure with confidence. Jeep is the authentic sport-utility vehicle (SUV), with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys.

Since 1941, when the first Jeep was born, the brand has continued to engineer and produce unique, versatile and capable vehicles.

The renowned Jeep Wrangler has come a long way since 1941. With more than 70 years of fine-tuning the rugged American icon, Jeep has created and evolved a vehicle with an unmatched, strong enthusiast following. With its all-new powertrain and recently introduced more premium and comfortable interior, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler appeals to a larger audience than ever before.

“The Jeep brand is truly unique, delivering customers an experience that no other automotive brand can possibly offer,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO, Jeep Brand — Chrysler Group LLC. “Each and every weekend, Jeep owners gather on trails throughout the world to experience Jeep, and every single day, Wrangler owners give each other the ‘Jeep wave’ as they pass one another on the road. This one-of-a-kind experience is largely due to the creation and evolution of the Wrangler, the original fun-and-freedom machine.

“For 2012, the Jeep Wrangler legend continues, with even more capability, power, performance, efficiency and fun,” Manley added.

In addition to Wrangler, Jeep has introduced the all-new Grand Cherokee SRT8® for 2012. The ultimate performance SUV, Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers a unique blend of legendary Jeep capability and utility, head-turning SRT performance, luxury and refinement and innovative advanced technologies.

The best-performing Jeep vehicle ever, it boasts a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds, travels the quarter mile in the mid-13-second range, has a top-speed of 160 mph, and stops from 60 mph in 116 feet.

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

Compass: A compact SUV with a sophisticated, premium design, 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

Grand Cherokee SRT8: The ultimate performance SUV that offers a unique blend of legendary Jeep capability and utility, head-turning SRT performance, luxury and refinement and innovative advanced technologies

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. Following an all-new interior and available premium body-color hardtop in 2011, the 2012 Wrangler features an all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine for more fuel efficiency, power and on-road refinement

Wrangler Unlimited: The only four-door 4x4 convertible SUV on the market with room for five adult passengers, Wrangler Unlimited also features the recently introduced all-new interior and body-color hardtop, as well as the all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine

Whether identified by their ownership of multiple Jeep vehicles, or their regular attendance at branded events, or by their abundance of Jeep gear – branded products from clothing to baby strollers – Jeep owners all have one common trait: a Jeep vehicle delivering benchmark, all-weather capability that allows them to go anywhere and do anything. It’s not unusual to see Jeep owners sporting a bumper sticker that reads, “It’s a Jeep thing…you wouldn’t understand.”

To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models are sold outside North America – and all are available in right-hand drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

Jeep Brand
Built on 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all six Jeep models are sold outside North America - and all are available in right-hand drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

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