Jeep’s Latest 85th Anniversary Editions Miss Out On The Coolest Feature

Chrysler celebrated its centennial by slapping a sticker on a minivan, but Jeep is pulling out all the stops for their 85th anniversary. Things got underway in January with the debut of special versions of the Gladiator and Wrangler.

Based on the Sport S trim, the off-roaders were equipped with bronze tow hooks and exclusive 17-inch wheels painted in Steel Oxide. The models also have body-color fender flares, plaid seats, additional equipment, and 85th anniversary badges and decals.

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Fast forward to today and Jeep is expanding the treatment to the redesigned Cherokee as well as the facelifted Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer. The Compass is even getting in on the action, which is fitting as the second-generation model is turning a decade old.

Despite announcing four new special editions, Jeep could barely cobble together a paragraph about them. However, the automaker revealed they’ll have Steel Oxide wheels as well as Agave Blue graphics. There will also be a handful of interior changes including Mayan Gold contrast stitching as well as special seat tags finished in Blue Agave and Mayan Gold. Unfortunately, it appears plaid isn’t part of the makeover.

We’ll presumably hear more about them in the future, but it’s safe to assume the Cherokee 85th Anniversary Edition will have a hybridized 1.6-liter turbo engine producing a combined output of 210 hp (157 kW / 213 PS) and 230 lb-ft (312 Nm) of torque. The Grand Wagoneer, on the other hand, should have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six with 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 468 lb-ft (635 Nm).

While Jeep is not sharing many specifics yet, CEO Bob Broderdorf stated “We’ve listened to our customers for 85 years, and that feedback has guided Jeep since the 1941 Willys, the vehicle that set the standard for every Jeep that came after it.”