To celebrate the iconic 4x4 brand’s 75th birthday, Jeep has revealed the details for the UK-bound limited edition Wrangler. The special edition SUV was last showcased at the Geneva Motor Show which was held in March. Moreover, the company has also introduced a raft of enhancements to the current 2016 model.
The existing Jeep Wrangler’s 2.8-litre diesel engine has been updated to meet the Euro 6 emission standards. Its three versions have also received fresh upgrades. The Sahara version now gets 18-inch polished satin alloy wheels, front side airbags, deep-tint sunscreen glass and 3.73 rear axle ratio. The Overland version gets front side airbags and 3.73 rear axle ratio. The Rubicon version gets front side airbags, 18-inch Rubicon satin alloy wheels, deep-tint sunscreen glass, mopar slush mats and black, heated leather seats.
The Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary edition is restricted to 85 units. Based on the Overland model, the special edition SUV will additionally get a bronze-finished front grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured dual top, Mopar slush mats, unique bronze and orange Jeep badging, and a dedicated 75th Anniversary badge. The limited edition SUV will be offered in three shades - bright white, solid black or sarge green colours. As for the interior, it will get ‘1941’ embossed leather heated seats in black or saddle brown and tangerine (leather with fabric inserts), bronze accents on the air vents and grab handles, satnav with an Alpine premium sound system and deep tinted sunscreen glass.
The Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary costs starts at £34,765 OTR (Rs 31.27 lakh), while the regular 2016 Jeep Wrangler starts at £31,840 OTR (Rs 28.64 lakh).
