The Jeep® Brand at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show

• Première for the Middle East of the new Jeep^®; Renegade
• Three show cars fitted with exclusive Mopar^®; accessories: Cherokee KrawLer, Wrangler Sahara Sun Runner and Wrangler Dark Side to star on the stand
• Reinforcing the breadth of the Jeep brand, the full current vehicle line-up will be on show at the Middle East's leading automotive event

Making its debut for the first time at a leading motor show in the Middle East is the new, recently-introduced Jeep^®; Renegade, the compact SUV that boasts the best off-road performance in its segment alongside three Moparised show editions: Cherokee KrawLer, Wrangler Sahara Sun Runner and Wrangler Dark Side.

Visitors to the Dubai Motor Show will also have the opportunity to see the brand's full line-up, including the most awarded SUV ever - Grand Cherokee, the iconic Wrangler and Cherokee, which offers a unique combination of legendary Jeep 4x4 capability and cutting-edge design.

The latest addition to the Jeep family, the all-new Renegade further expands the brand's vehicle line-up and sees it entering the growing compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment, but staying 100% true to the adventurous lifestyle and 4x4 capability the Jeep brand is known for.

Renegade delivers best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, with a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics, fuel-efficient engine, world-class refinement and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. The result is an efficient vehicle created to attract youthful and adventurous customers around the world to the Jeep brand.

Boasting a sophisticated Omaha Orange paint job and black interiors, the Renegade displayed on the Jeep stand in Dubai is the Trailhawk model, a vehicle that delivers Jeep all-terrain capability thanks to its special off-road equipment that includes Jeep Active Drive Low all-wheel drive system and Jeep Selec-Terrain with exclusive Rock mode.

Special Models

Alongside the all-new Renegade, it will be possible to admire a special display of Moparised show editions that are sure to capture the imagination of the audience in the Middle East.

The three show cars being showcased in Dubai perfectly underline the brand's natural synergy with customisation and the desire for personalisation that the brand inspires in its customers. As a result, thanks to the collaboration with Mopar^®, the Jeep Cherokee and two Wranglers on the stand have received special styling treatments.

The Jeep Cherokee KrawLer, based on the Trailhawk model, has been created to tackle the toughest driving conditions by enhancing the vehicle's rock crawling capabilities when navigating the harshest off-road obstacles. The capital "K" and "L" in the name refer to the KL code that identifies the Cherokee nameplate.

The KrawLer's ride is raised for extreme off-road use with Mopar equipment including special suspension, BF Goodrich KM2 255/80/17 off-road tyres, wider fenders, skid plates and rock rails. The Cherokee KrawLer also sports a special, military-inspired matte-green body colour accented with matching green interiors made of Pelle Frau and quartz grey exterior details. Powered by a 272 hp 3.2-litre V6 Pentastar engine linked to an automatic nine-speed transmission, the KrawLer also features Jeep Active Drive Lock four-wheel drive with low range and rear differential lock.

The Moparised Jeep Wrangler Sahara Sun Runner sports an exclusive matte yellow colour as well as a host of Mopar accessories including bumpers with a double tow hook on the front, 4-inch suspension lift kit and half doors. It features LED lights fitted between the A-pillar and windscreen to complete the look.

The Sun Runner is fitted with a skid plate and Mopar multi-spokes 17" wheels; the tubular rock rails complete the upfit as both a functional and style enhancing feature.

Completing the trio of Mopar specials line-up on show is the Jeep Wrangler Dark Side - created around the 2-door Rubicon model, this show edition features a special custom Mopar interior plus 37" tyres, off-road bumpers, winch, flat fender flares, performance hood, half doors, lift kit, light bar and many other Mopar extras that further enhance the Rubicon's legendary off-road capability and further add to its rugged look.

The entire range on display in Dubai

Available in Sport, Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk trim levels, Jeep Cherokee is offered in the Middle East with a choice of two powertrains - the 3.2-litre V6 Pentastar and 2.4-litre MultiAir Tigershark engines, both of which are paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Cherokee delivers a unique combination of legendary Jeep 4x4 capability, superior on-road ride and handling, cutting-edge, revolutionary design, world-class craftsmanship, innovative technology, new levels of efficiency, entertainment and comfort plus five-star safety features that project the Jeep brand into the future, boasting contemporary design, a nine-speed automatic transmission and two advanced engines, class-leading capability from three innovative 4x4 systems, more than 70 safety features, and a host of segment exclusive technology features.

Also on show is the world's most capable and recognized vehicle - Jeep Wrangler, which offers levels of capability off-road, combined with on-road dynamics, fuel efficiency and interior comfort that make it the perfect vehicle for fun daily driving, weekend desert-running or extreme off-roading.

The award-winning Pentastar 3.6-litre V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission available in the Wrangler line-up in the Middle East mean that the latest generation of Wrangler offers improved on-road performance and even more off-road prowess.

Available in 2 and 4 door models (with room for five adults, the Wrangler Unlimited remains the only four-door 4x4 open-air vehicle on the market) and boasting an untouchable combination of efficient design, open-air freedom, significant towing capability, improved on-road drivability, and unique 4x4 systems, Wrangler maintains its position as the benchmark off-road vehicle and the ultimate vehicle for any driving adventure.

Available in the Middle East region in five models: Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit and SRT®, Jeep Grand Cherokee - the most awarded SUV ever - delivers unprecedented driving range, a choice of leading powertrain options (Pentastar 3.6-litre V6, 5.7-litre HEMI® V8 and 6.4-litre HEMI V8), standard eight-speed automatic transmission, legendary benchmark capability, world-class craftsmanship, premium on-road driving dynamics plus a host of advanced user-friendly technology and safety features.

Also on the stand in Dubai is the top of the Jeep range in terms of performance - the proven, powerful 6.4-litre HEMI V8 powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, delivering  468 hp and 624 Nm of torque. Its breath-taking performance includes acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 5 seconds, top speed of 257 km/h and braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h in only 35 metres. The Grand Cherokee SRT comes with an assertive and attractive sports appearance, and features a host of desirable equipment befitting of the SRT badge. Unique exterior and interior styling cues enhance the car's distinct, high-performance image and set it apart from other sporting SUVs.