4 New Jeep Concepts Introduced at Beijing Motor Show

Posted on April 26, 2014 by baysideadmin

China has turned into a major market for Jeep. It is for this reason that Jeep has introduced four new concepts at the 2014 Beijing International Motor Show. The Jeeps are an infusion of modern day style with inspiration of millennia of Chinese culture. Their names are the Jeep Sageland, Urbane, Sundancer and Zi You Xia.

Jeep Zi You Xia Design Concept:

The Zi You Xia is based on the recently debuted Jeep Renegade. Zi You Xia translates to “rebel.” The color of the concept Jeep is inspired by the colors of the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The scheme is Warm Chocolate Gray with Dark Anodized Bronze for contrast on various exterior parts of the Jeep such as the grille and the bezels.

The Zi You Xia also comes with the world’s first nine-speed automatic transmission and has been designed to appeal to a global market. For that reason, the Jeep comes with up to 16 powertrain combinations.

Jeep Cherokee Sageland & Urbane Design Concepts:

Both are based on the all-new and popular Jeep Cherokee. The Cherokee has already been released in the Chinese market and will now be offering its customers the chance for something extra and new.

The Sageland is inspired by the Shangri-La Region and its historical landmarks and natural scenerise. A Ivory tri-coat Pearl with bronze grille collars coat the exterior while netural grey leather seats and red and blue accent stitches fill the insides. The stitching on the seats is inspired by traditional Chinese knot design and the pattern on the doors draws its inspiration from Chinese ornamental door knobx.

In contrast, the Urbane is made with an appeal to nightlife. The exterior color is in Maximum Steel along with Hyper Black accents. The interior is based on Chinese calligraphy with bold brush stroke patterns set against dark red Nappa leather seats. Even the floor mats are stylized with a unique decorative pattern based on traditional Chinese windows.

Jeep Wrangler Sundancer Design Concept:

The really awesome name comes from the combination of the Chocolate Brown metallic color with gold accents. Even the windows get extra flair in this concept with bronze tinted glass. To really impress onlookers, the Sundancer comes equipped with 20-inch pale gold billet aluminum wheels with polished gold inserts.

The Sundancer is modeled on the Wrangler Rubicon. It comes with the choice of either the 3.6L V-6 Pentastar petrol engine or 3.0L V-6 Pentastar petrol engine.

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Named Best Interior by Ward’s Auto

Posted on April 20, 2014 by baysideadmin

Ward’s Auto announced their 10 Best Interiors for 2014, and the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited made the cut.

Two vehicles from the Chrysler Group family made the list, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited and the 2015 Chrysler 200C. They are among such distinguished company as the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith, which costs $372,800, and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550, which costs $122,895. In comparison, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited is a fraction of the price at $37,525, and the 2015 Chrysler 200C is also considerably more affordable at $31,470.

41 vehicles were in consideration for the honor, and editors at Ward’s Auto narrowed it down to the final list with a scoring system, judging materials, value, comfort, and other important factors. In the announcement, Ward’s Auto praised the Jeep Cherokee Limited as a vehicle that “manages to feel right at home both on city streets and deep in the backwoods.” As for the Chrysler 200C, Ward’s Auto calls it the “best segment offering in decades” and “extremely spacious.”

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited and 2015 Chrysler 200C will be honored along with the rest of the winners at a special ceremony on May 21 at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference.

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“SUV of the Year” Awarded to 2014 Jeep Cherokee

Posted on April 9, 2014 by baysideadmin

The award-winning 2014 Jeep Cherokee has taken home yet another award, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association’s “SUV of the Year.”

The “SUV of the Year” award was announced at the Denver International Auto Show, which officially opened to the public on Wednesday April 9 and will be running through Sunday, April 13. Voting members of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press association vote on the award, a group which is made up of automotive journalists, communication representatives, and other professionals in the motor industry.

Andre Smirnov, President of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press, complimented the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and its ability to stand up to the area’s tough terrain, stating, “The Rocky Mountain region challenges any vehicle to the maximum with high altitude and constantly changing weather conditions. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is equipped to handle this tough environment, which also offering comfort, utility, and efficiency. RMAP is pleased to recognize the Jeep Cherokee as the 2014 Rocky Mountain ‘SUV of the Year.’”

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has already won multiple awards including “Compact SUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association and the IIHS Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Looking at sales from March, car buyers are also loving the Cherokee, considering it was one of the brand’s top-selling vehicles.