Jeep and Mopar have created six new vehicles - all featuring a host of
Jeep Authentic Parts and Accessories - for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in
Moab, Utah. Now in its 46th year and taking place March 31 - April 8, the Easter
Jeep Safari will be attended by thousands of die-hard off-road enthusiasts
looking to enjoy a week of wheeling on some of the country's most renowned and
challenging trails. Mopar also announced the creation of an off-road division
that will create Jeep Authentic Parts and Accessories.
"We're delighted to showcase six new vehicles to our loyal Jeep fans at this
year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep
Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Jeep Safari has long been a great way for Jeep
to connect with its core audience. We look forward to spending the week
demonstrating our latest potential production and customization ideas and
gathering instant feedback from the most knowledgeable 4x4 enthusiasts in the
world."
To create these new vehicles, Jeep teamed with Mopar, which celebrates its 75th
anniversary this year and offers more than 1,000 accessories and performance
parts for Jeep vehicles.
"Mopar is tapping into a growing trend among extreme Jeep enthusiasts who want
even more power and capability on the trail," said Pietro Gorlier, President and
CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. "This
year, Mopar is pushing the envelope in this arena by offering our customers new
Pro 60 portal axles and a new HEMI conversion kit, which we will showcase in
these new vehicles. In addition, to further maximize our presence in the
off-road market, we are creating a Mopar Off-Road division to develop Jeep
Authentic Parts and Accessories."
Since 2002, Jeep and Mopar have teamed to create more than 30 unique concept
vehicles for enthusiasts who attend the popular Easter Jeep Safari.
Jeep Authentic Parts and Accessories, New Mopar Off-road Division
Jeep engineers, working closely with Mopar's new off-road division, will create
authentic parts and accessories for Jeep vehicles. New products from the group
will be called Jeep Authentic Parts and Accessories. Each part and accessory
will be specifically designed, built and quality-tested in order to meet strict
Jeep specifications and fulfill the Jeep brand's requirements for 4x4
capability, craftsmanship and versatility.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is well known for its benchmark off-road capability,
courtesy of its Quadra-Lift air suspension, Selec-Terrain traction control
system, Off-Road Adventure packages, tow/recovery hooks tested to twice the
vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight, and class-leading 4x4 systems - including Jeep's
Quadra-Drive II system that includes a rear Electronic Limited-slip Differential
(ELSD), delivering industry-leading tractive capability.
Already the most awarded SUV ever over its lifetime compared to any other SUV,
the new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk concept takes the premium Jeep vehicle's
legendary off-road prowess to a new level, while providing a one-of-a-kind, more
aggressive visual punch sure to delight Jeep enthusiasts.
Leading the off-road improvement are new 18-inch Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor
off-road tires - chosen to provide even more aggressive off-road performance
combined with quiet highway manners - that are wrapped around new painted
5-spoke alloy Mineral Gray wheels. Grand Cherokee Trailhawk's SilentArmor tires
include additional side-wall protection that enhances durability and reduces
road noise. Modified Mopar rock rails - engineered to fully protect the lower
body from rugged rocky terrain - are included and add to the functional off-road
capability.
Visually, while the vehicle is featured in Stone White, a Mineral Gray and Red
theme is highlighted throughout. Specifically, the grille surround, lower front
applique, mirror caps and rear light bar join the wheels in Mineral Gray, while
contrasting in eye-catching Red are the upper grille mesh, front and rear tow
hooks, Jeep logos on wheel center caps and bolt holes in the alloy wheels. A Red
trim line outlines a matte black hood applique that is utilized to reduce glare
during technical off-road maneuvers.
Other unique touches include black headlamp surrounds, black exterior front and
rear badging, Red "Trail Rated" badges on the front fenders and a unique "Trailhawk"
badge on the rear tailgate.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache from Mopar
Jeep enthusiasts have been asking for a V-8 powered Jeep HEMI Wrangler, and
Mopar is coming through. Debuting at the Easter Jeep Safari will be the new
Mopar 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine conversion kit specifically for the Jeep
Wrangler. Producing approximately 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque to
the rear wheels, the Mopar V-8 conversion kit gives Jeep enthusiasts an
unprecedented blend of power and capability.
Available this summer, the Mopar Wrangler V-8 conversion kit initially will mate
to Chrysler Group's W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission, and eventually to
the six-speed manual transmission that drives the 2012 production Wrangler.
Other performance parts on the Jeep Wrangler Apache are Mopar Pro 60 5.13 front
and rear axles, a 4.5-inch Stage 3 long arm lift kit and off-road bead-lock
wheels. Aesthetic and functional modifications include high-clearance flat
fenders, rock rails, front and rear half-door kits, a Stinger front bumper, a
Warn 9.5ti XP winch, Katzkin leather seats, a locking center console box and a
Mopar branded interior.
Jeep Mighty FC Concept
The Jeep Forward Control was built from 1956 to 1965 and offered a clever
packaging solution.
It kept overall length at a minimum for maneuverability but maintained a
full-length cargo box for utility. For 2012, Jeep has created a modern version
of this classic: the Jeep Mighty FC concept.
To create the Jeep Mighty FC concept, the design team started with a 2012
Wrangler Rubicon and repositioned the cabin over and ahead of the front axle,
lengthened the wheelbase, and added a custom built drop-side cargo box. The cab
utilizes a roof from the Mopar JK-8 conversion kit, as well as a custom-designed
front clip. The Wrangler-based interior has been enhanced with bold, heavy-duty
Katzkin leather and a unique color scheme. The cargo area is handled by a
full-width, drop-side tray-style bed that measures more than eight feet in
length.
Off-road function is dramatically improved with the addition of Mopar's new
Portal Axle set. These offset axles offer the greatest amount of ground
clearance without requiring excessive suspension lift.
Mopar's Front Portal Axle (8-lug, part number P5155670) is available at a
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $12,500, and the Rear Portal
Axle's (8-lug, part number P5155671) MSRP is $11,000.
The axles are controlled with King coil-over assemblies along with beefy
Teraflex control arms and track bars. Traction is handled by massive 40-inch
tires mounted on custom Hutchinson 17-inch beadlock wheels.
Other Jeep Mighty FC highlights include King coil-over reservoir shocks, Hanson
bumpers, a Warn 16.5 winch and a Corsa stainless steel exhaust system.
Jeep J-12 Concept
The Jeep J-12 concept is essentially an extended version of Mopar's recently
introduced JK-8 pickup conversion kit for the Jeep Wrangler. With a new 2012
Wrangler Unlimited as the starting point, the rear of the vehicle's frame is
extended 18 inches, allowing the spare tire to be relocated under the bed floor
and making the cargo box a full six feet in length. A custom hood and front
fender set was created as a nod to aficionados of the beloved Jeep Gladiator
series trucks.
Off-road muscle has been improved with the addition of the new Mopar three-inch
suspension lift kit, as well as Teraflex sway bars controlling ARB air-locker
equipped Dynatrac D-44 and D-60 axle assemblies. Traction is handled through
classic 36-inch tires mounted on 16-inch steel wheels.
The cabin of the J-12 concept has been "dressed down" in support of a basic
truck theme, with the carpet being replaced by rugged truck bed liner, and the
bucket seats re-crafted into a modern version of a bench seat, trimmed in white
with a whimsical plaid pattern.
Further highlights include a Mopar fuel-filler door, Mopar slush mats, Tom Woods
custom driveshafts and Katzkin seat trim.
Mopar Accessorized 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Mopar offers more than 250 accessories for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, and built a
vehicle for Moab that showcases many of them.
Mopar created an ultra-capable Jeep, with a Wrangler Rubicon model as the
starting point. Off-road enhancements offered through Mopar include a two-inch
performance lift kit, 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires mounted on Classic
five-hole wheels, front and rear off-road bumpers, a Warn 9.5ti XP winch, Mopar
rock rails, Kicker dash 6.5-inch two-way speakers, Mopar all-weather mats and
more.
Some prototype Mopar accessories debuting on this vehicle are a locking center
console box, a rear cargo cubby cover, new windshield-mounted LED lamps, a new
hard-top headliner and an "Add-A-Trunk" partition that creates secure storage
space in the cargo area.
The Mopar Accessorized 2012 Jeep Wrangler includes Rubicon-standard Dana 44
front and rear axles with electric lockers, which are also available in kit form
from Mopar.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Traildozer Concept
To prepare the Jeep Wrangler Traildozer for Moab's toughest trails, Jeep Design
worked closely with the American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) engineering team to
bring it to life. Starting with a new Dozer Yellow 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon,
the team added a bolt-in 470 horsepower 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine mated to a
Getrag 238 six-speed manual transmission. Power runs through Rubicon-specific
Dana 44 axles equipped with 4:10 gears and electronic locking differentials.
To clear the 37-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claw radials mounted on Mopar Classic
five-spoke wheels,
an AEV Dualsport RS 3.5-inch suspension lift was installed. For severe off-road
body protection, Mopar premium front and rear bumpers and rear corner guards
were added. Additional items include a Mopar performance heat reduction hood,
Mopar half-door kit and a Mopar/Warn 9.5 Cti winch.
Jeep Wrangler Traildozer's interior includes an AEV 'F-1' leather seat trim kit
and Mopar slush mats.