Australian Journos were taken over to the USA recently for a Colorado drive program with the current Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. Whilst there the Jeep executives were talking future Jeeps and the Wrangler was top of that list with strong indications of an all new Wrangler due for 2015 model year..
Expect the next Wrangler to be more pedestrian safe with restyled front end and a softer impact zone - does not sound 4WD friendly though with most likely no heavy duty bumpers for mounting winches and the usual off road gear.
New styling and body configurations are also in the pipeline with possible pickup and full steel wagon versions being touted along with petrol and diesel engine upgrades and more modern interiors and overhaul of crash safety compliance are expected to be part of major upgrades to the range.
It's very early days yet so watch out for snippets over the next year.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Jeep Jet Editions For Australia
Jeep Australia have released a series of special edition Jeeps to the Australian market. The models include Grand Cherokee Laredo, Jeep Cherokee Limited and Jeep Compass Limited. Dealers are already starting to receive them. The Grand Cherokee and Compass Jet Editions include Black Alloys, Black Grills and other Black Accents as well as other special effects. The Cherokee gets Special 20" Alloys, Grill and Head light surrounds.
You can check them out at www.jeep.com.au
You can check them out at www.jeep.com.au
Monday, July 2, 2012
JEEP AUSTRALIA SLASH CHEROKEE KK PRICING
Jeep Australia have slashed the price of its lack luster Cherokee range in the face of slow sales. The Jeep range has been going great guns this year except for the soon to be replaced KK Cherokee (Liberty in US).
The aging Cherokee has been advertised from $35000K all year for its Sport 2x4 version with many dealers offering them for $32000K Drive Away. Now Jeep have just slashed the price to $30000K Drive Away and the rest of the range has also been dropped. New prices are Limited 2x4 for $33000, Limited 4x4 $35000 and the diesel CRD Limited for just $39000 thats a massive $7000 reduction on the Limited petrol and diesel.
A real bargain for new buyers but too bad if you bought one last month.
This is a very bad look for Jeep and recent buyers will be fuming at being duped out of thousands of dollars and also the drop in resale value of their purchase. Owners of older models will also be unhappy at the drop in resale value of their older Jeep.
It's hard to work out why Jeep Australia have panicked as the replacement for the KK is not due until sometime next year. The new prices are on the Jeep Australia website at www.jeep.com.au
The aging Cherokee has been advertised from $35000K all year for its Sport 2x4 version with many dealers offering them for $32000K Drive Away. Now Jeep have just slashed the price to $30000K Drive Away and the rest of the range has also been dropped. New prices are Limited 2x4 for $33000, Limited 4x4 $35000 and the diesel CRD Limited for just $39000 thats a massive $7000 reduction on the Limited petrol and diesel.
A real bargain for new buyers but too bad if you bought one last month.
This is a very bad look for Jeep and recent buyers will be fuming at being duped out of thousands of dollars and also the drop in resale value of their purchase. Owners of older models will also be unhappy at the drop in resale value of their older Jeep.
It's hard to work out why Jeep Australia have panicked as the replacement for the KK is not due until sometime next year. The new prices are on the Jeep Australia website at www.jeep.com.au
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