This year’s Paris Auto Show is set to be a big one for Jeep as the company celebrates its 75th anniversary and brings with it a selection of updated models.
Headlining Jeep’s presence at the show will be the 2017 Grand Cherokee. Adorned with a host of restyled components, the new Grand Cherokee will start to arrive in dealerships from December. The new model is now available with the Trailhawk trim level, similar to the Cherokee and Renegade Trailhawk models. The vehicle will also be offered in the Summit trim level when it hits showroom floors.
Also at Paris, Jeep will display two special edition models, dubbed the Renegade Desert Hawk and Cherokee Night Eagle II. The first of these models has a more rugged appearance thanks to custom decals, a matte black front grille, 17-inch black aluminum wheels and a rear tow hook. The interior of the model is then adorned in black leather and cloth seats complete with white stitching.
The Jeep Cherokee Night Eagle II on the other hand gives the firm’s mid-size SUV a more sporty and aggressive look. This comes thanks to the selection of black styling cues, 18-inch wheels and black leather interior. Jeep will also bring along a Wrangler and Renegade model upgraded by Mopar.
Paris will also mark the introduction of the company’s new Dual Dry-Clutch six-speed automatic transmission mated to its 1.6-liter Multijet II engine. This gearbox was previously only coupled to the 1.4-liter engine and promises seamless shifts without any loss in torque.
Beyond its vehicular display, Jeep will also offer attendees the chance to experience what Jeep is all about thanks to Oculus virtual reality technology and a number of interactive, 360-degree videos.
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