JEEP CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY

February 18, 2011 2:10 PM AEDT

Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep said, "to mark the occasion, the Jeep brand is creating distinctive, unique 70th Anniversary Edition models of each vehicle in its lineup."

All limited models will arrive in the first quarter of 2011.

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Unlimited feature an all new interior, removable hardtop and additional body colours. Wrangler features a redesigned instrument panel, improved ergonomics, new storage areas, including a lockable centre console, new controls, power mirrors and a larger rear window.

The all new Grand Cherokee arrives in Australia shortly and there will also be upgrades to Patriot, Compass, Cherokee and Wrangler models to follow.