Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude (2012) | Based on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models, the Altitude edition offers a Wrangler Jeep enthusiasts with a unique appearance That includes a body-color hardtop combined with a variety of black-gloss exterior appointments, and a distinctive black-and-red interior theme. The new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited builds on the previous Altitude models and delivers consumers yet another fun and distinctive Jeep vehicle straight from the factory .

Jeep Wrangler sales were up 43 percent in March 2012 versus March 2011, and are up 30 percent for the year (through March). The new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Jeep Altitude edition arrives in showrooms in May 2012.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude's exterior appointments are completed with the inclusion of a Mopar black fuel fill door, a matte black "Jeep" grille badge and a black tone-on-tone graphic hood. A black-and-red theme is found inside the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models are available Altitude in Deep Cherry Red, Black, Bright White and Bright Silver Metallic, and will be available at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 33.740.

 

Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept (2012) | The Wrangler Dragon design concept is the first Jeep vehicle designed specifically with Chinese elements in mind and showcases the opportunity for special editions That Might Be available for China in the near future.  The Jeep Wrangler concept is based on Dragon China a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon-market painted black with a black body-color three-piece hard top. From there, the designers incorporated Numerous bronze-gold details - a color associated with the dragon. The Jeep  brand introduced the Jeep Wrangler "Dragon" design concept at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The concept integrates two icons together in one: the Wrangler, as the off-road icon of the Jeep brand, and the honored Chinese dragon.

The unique 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are matte black with a bronze-gold high-gloss outer edge and feature 35-inch off-road tires. Bronze-gold Other touches include a pad-printed engine cover, bolts for the fuel-filler door and the taillamp assembly, a Chinese dragon character side wheel center caps and badges.

Moving to the interior, the black and bronze-gold theme with black leather seating Continues surfaces with bronze-gold accent piping and stitching. Dragon-scale bronze-gold patterned leather covers the outside edges of the seats and front center arm rest.

Other interior touches include high-gloss piano black instrument panel bezels, bronze-gold accent trim on the steering wheel spokes, instrument cluster, dashboard passenger-side grab handle and door handles, and gold accent stitching on the leather-wrapped door bolsters. Finishing the interior modifications are dragon tags on the front and rear floor mats. Chinese dragons symbolize potent and Auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rain and winds and Their more severe weather phenomena.

Jeep Liberty Arctic (2012)

 

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Liberty Arctic (2012) | All 2012 Jeep Wrangler models include the all-new 3.6L V-6 engine, producing 285 horsepower and an estimated 21 miles per gallon highway. Based on the Wrangler Sahara model, the Arctic Edition's winter theme is Immediately recognizable. The 2012 Wrangler package Arctic winter brings you a fresh take with the standard body-color hardtop and fender flares, Arctic badges on the front fenders and "Yeti Footprint" decal over the driver's side fender and hood on the vehicle.

Arctic badges on the front fenders. "Yeti Footprint" decal over the driver's side fender and hood on the vehicle. The Wrangler Arctic Edition available seats offer black Tectonic fabric with Polar White Accents, an "Arctic" logo in the seat back and Orange piping and accent stitching. Significantly refined yet practical touch surfaces, all found inside the Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited Arctic Edition.

Unique dashboard vent rings trimmed in Polar White and Mopar slush mats tread pattern with white Jeep  lettering. The package features Arctic Orange accent stitching on the available leather-wrapped steering wheel, armrest and console lid.

Jeep Wrangler (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Jeep Wrangler (2012) | Wrangler Continues to offer a body-on-frame design, front and rear five-link suspension system, live axles and electronic lockers. Jeep Wrangler now offers a choice of two transmissions: a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic gearbox. Along with a new power train, Jeep engineers have thoroughly optimized ride and sound characteristics of the Jeep Wrangler's body-on-frame design. On the outside, engine noise is barely perceptible at idle. With the new 3.6-liter V-6 engine, all accessories are mounted directly to the engine with no accessory brackets.

The Pentastar engine is extremely quiet, constructed with a high-pressure, die-cast aluminum block fitted with cast-iron bore liners and aluminum cylinder heads. The A580 automatic transmission Jeep Wrangler benefits as much as the new petrol engine, with more refined shifting and gear selection. More speeds also enable the engine to remain in the torque curve, Increasing acceleration. Also, a lower first-gear ratio in the new automatic transmission Gives the Wrangler more off-road capability via a lower overall crawl ratio. Electronic Range Select is standard for all automatic-equipped Jeep Wrangler models. Along with the proven NSG 370 six-speed manual transmission, engineered for the newest Jeep Wrangler are a new clutch housing, flywheel and long-travel clutch damper. The improvements are a result of the adaptation of the transmission to the 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The five-speed automatic transmission is produced in Kokomo, Indiana (ITP2), and the six-speed manual transmission is produced in Gaggenau, Germany.

The Jeep Wrangler is now available with more gear and axle ratios, allowing customers to optimize fuel economy and / or vehicle capability. Also, Jeep Wrangler offers towing capability up to 2.500 kg. The drive line capable of the Sport and Sahara models includes a Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. The Command-Trac  NV241, part-time, two-speed transfer case features a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. The all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine joins the new 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine with fuel-saving Stop / Start technology. The diesel engine provides power of 200 hp DIN (147 kW), a 13-percent improvement over the prior 2.8-liter diesel engines. Jeep Wrangler's diesel engine, when paired with the manual transmission, incorporates Stop / Start technology - the first application of this technology on a Chrysler Group vehicle. Stop / Start improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions by managing the amount of time the engine runs. The engine then automatically restarts when the clutch pedal is depressed.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

 

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 | The all-new 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the ultimate performance SUV, delivering aspects a combination of Jeep capability and utility, world-class performance, luxury and refinement, and advanced innovative technology," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. Addition to Jeep four-wheel-drive traction and utility, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 takes capability to a new level by giving driving enthusiasts extreme performance for the street and track.

The most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep vehicle ever - the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - arrives in the summer of 2011 with a combination of Jeep's legendary capability and utility, merged with the renowned advanced performance engineering from Chrysler Group LLC's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team.

Delivering outstanding performance in all driving conditions, and complemented by key SRT attributes - Including functional, performance-oriented styling, world-class ride and handling, benchmark braking and race-inspired interior appointments - the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 broadens the Jeep vehicle lineup and builds upon the Successful launch of the award-winning 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Designed and built using the proven SRT formula That raises the performance to Astonishing levels, the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 runs from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second range, can cover the quarter mile in the mid-13 second range, has a top speed of 155 mph, and brakes from 60-0 mph in 116 feet.

An active intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing delivers maximum low-end torque while optimizing high-end power across a Wider and improved rpm band. Specifically, 90-percent of peak torque is available Between 2.800 and 6.000 rpm, allowing for inspired standing starts and improved straight-line performance. Standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters join the standard Auto Stick on the floor.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Concep

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Concept | Showing the vehicle publicly for the first time at the 2012 Houston Auto Show, Jeep Announced That it has also created an online contest for consumers to name the new production-intent concept Jeep Grand Cherokee. The person who Chooses the winning name will have an opportunity to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee, a unique model of stealthy yet with distinctive exterior cues designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.

Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new Jeep Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look - one That is edgy and aggressive, and Certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the road today, "said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.  In the U.S., Jeep Grand Cherokee Sales Increased 51 percent in 2011 vs. Of 2010. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was named "SUV of Texas" the past two years by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

A Platinum Chrome lower fascia applique 'completes the unique front-end appearance. Black headlamp bezels and a light-bar Black liftgate Continues the "blacked-out" theme throughout the vehicle's exterior. The production-intent concept rides on 20-inch tires surround That one-of-a-kind Black-gloss aluminum wheels for Jeep.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine found on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Produces 285-hp, a significant jump compared to the 202-horsepower generated by the previous engine. Jeep engineers also replaced the four-speed transmission and fitted a new five-speed unit, with the added allowing for more refined gear shifting and gear selection in a more fuel-efficient rpm range. Off-roaders will also appreciate the lower first-gear ratio That allows the new automatic transmission to have a lower crawl ratio in off-road Situations. The 2011 Wrangler Achieved a 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway rating, while the 2012 Wrangler ups Those numbers to 17/21 for the manual models or 16/20 for the automatic.

The 2012 Wrangler features refined cabin offers available heated front seats, automatic temperature control, steering wheel-mounted controls, 12-volt accessory outlets, and a 115-volt (150-watt) AC power inverter in the console. Also available are the U Connect system with voice recognition functions, streaming audio and Bluetooth phone connection ability, integrated navigation and SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability. It's also equipped with steering wheel controls, automatic temperature controls, heated seats and power mirrors.

The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited come equipped with a number of safety and security features, Such as standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, trailer-Sway controls and hill-start assist (to the make hill starts Easier and safer). A feature found on all automatic Wranglers is Downhill Assist, the which allows the driver to focus on steering the Jeep while braking is controlled electronically to help tackle off-road terrain down hill.

That said, we're happy to report the 2012 Wrangler drives around town comfortably. The five-speed transmission definitely plays its roll in the Wrangler's improvements and compliments the new engine with smooth shift Transitions at pretty much any speed. Ergonomic functions inside the Wrangler are also a nice touch.

Looking to test the locking differentials we took our Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to the Cleveland National Forest. At times, the Unlimited Rubicon traversing uneven rocky terrain made look easy. The transfer case and fuel tank skid plate shields on the Rubicon also Provide added protection for the undercarriage while off-roading.

2012 Wrangler Unlimited CALL OF DUTY : MW3 EDITION

2012 Wrangler Unlimited CALL OF DUTY : MW3 EDITION $40,455 

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Jeep Wrangler CAll Of Duty Unlimited : MW3 Edition | The Mopar Front Bumper delivers rugged simplicity, maximum approach angle and Distinctly hard-core styling. Add an available Mopar Winch Mount and one of our Warn  winches for maximum capability. The Mopar Rear Bumper provides robust protection against highway and trail Impacts. Durable zinc-rich primer and powder black powder texture Ensure corrosion protection. Mopar Rock Rails are designed to help protect your rocker panels and lower when off-roading bodysides.

This Wicked Wrangler rides on meaty 32-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires. Joined to unique 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels in semi-gloss Black. True to the stealth theme, the Call of Duty: MW3 Edition comes with a Mopar Fuel Filler Door Satin Black with Jeep  brand logo. Protecting your backside are Mopar Taillamp Guards in Black Satin Black aluminum. For the record, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Edition comes with a Spare Tire Cover featuring a Special Edition Call o Duty Elite badges. Standard equipment includes a Sunrider  soft top with massive 55x30-inch sunroof.

A unique Call of Duty  embroidered logo is prominently displayed on the Inboard headrests of the front seats. The Black fabric seat with Hex Sedosa showcases a unique embossment chest-high MW3 logo embroidered on the front seats. A custom Call of Duty logo was fashioned for the instrument panel grab handle.

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Edition sports a blacked-out interior with a unique instrument panel cluster gauge cluster with custom graphics featuring unique Call of Duty: MW3 logo. Custom Mopar slush mats front logo with a unique feature deep grooves to keep water, mud and snow from spilling on your carpet. Wrangler Unlimited models are equipped with a rear cargo mat with Special Edition Call of Duty Elite badges. Wrap your iron fist around the hand-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel and take command of the wheel-mounted audio controls.

Standard equipment includes a Rock-Trac  4WD system with low 4:1 gear ratio. The system includes a solid front and rear Dana 44 lockers with Tru-Lok  electronic lockers for supreme off-road capability, or on-road to victory. The Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect unlocks the front Sway bar for up to 25% more reach (Unlimited) when off-roading.

 

2012 Wrangler Unlimited CALL OF DUTY : MW3 EDITION $40,455 

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Edition is a first term-er. With Best-in-Class ground clearance, Best-in-Class approach and departure angles, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Edition boasts 10.2 inches of ground clearance, 44.3-degree approach angle, 40.4- degree departure angle and 25.4 degree break over angle.

2012 Wrangler Unlimited CALL OF DUTY : MW3 EDITION $40,455 

Car of the Day # 12 Jeep Commander

I should have posted this yesterday, but I did wanted to give two days for Range Rover Evoque Live event.

Today's car is from year 2006, a Jeep Commander. Many people may not know this SUV. Jeep produced this ugly thing since 2006 until 2010 and realised that, it is ugly and useless.

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Fiat

Nowadays there are rumours about Ferrari. It is not about the Formula One championship, it is about the Fiat’s tendency to sell it. You didn’t read wrong, Fiat is considering to sell the most iconic brand under its management. This lunatic behaviour is a result of Fiat’s CEO Marchionne’s dream to be the biggest automotive manufacturer and become a remarkable person. Honestly, he did a great job recovering Fiat from bankruptcy to profitable condition. This is a real miracle, nearly seven years ago GM did not wish to buy Fiat because it was in a very condition but now Fiat bought some parts of Chrysler!

Machionne wants more from Chrysler, he wants to buy more shares but they need lots of money. Even though Chrysler is excellent at producing terrible and rubbish cars, it costs a lot of money to buy its shares! And the best option is to sell Ferrari and make money and expand the Fiat brand into US.

Expansion to US is a real big gambling, it is a different market. Actually it is a different continent! What works in Europe do not work in US! American may not wish to buy a car called Lancia which sounds like a pasta sauce. Alfa Romeo has potential but it is very hard to create a brand image and inform customers and motivate them to prefer this brand and etc.

Machionne has a very interesting plan; in 2014 he is planning to produce six millions of cars under Fiat brand! Six millions, in four years! I don’t have anything to say to this. He is planning to use Grand Cherokee platform to produce Maserati SUV, which would definitely fail. Also use Chrysler’s chassis for next generation Alfa Romeos. This does not sound very promising for six millions target.

In meantime, VW is interested on Ferrari. They thought, we destroyed Lamborghini and it is not enough for us, let’s destroy another Italian brand. Let’s put Audi A8’s buttons to Ferrari, replace the instrument panel with stupid looking Audi’s Red LCD screens. Then replace the keys with same keys from Skoda, add some more senseless Audi technology and use the VW EOS chassis for next generation Ferrari. This is a flash forward of Ferrari, if it is owned by VW. Also Lamborghini would be annoyed by the presence of Ferrari and they will try to sell to someone else.

 

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