The New England Auto Show barely
gets any attention, but that’s changing today as Jeep has used the event to
introduce the new North Editions. Designed to appeal to people living in cold
climates, the North Editions are based on the Renegade Sport, Compass Sport,
Cherokee Latitude, Grand Cherokee Laredo, Gladiator Overland and Wrangler
Sahara.
All of the models will feature
their usual standard equipment as well as four-wheel drive and all-season or
all-terrain tires. The special editions also come with power heated mirrors,
tow hooks and a Trail Rated kit that includes D-rings, gloves, a safety kit, a
carabiner and a tow strap.
To take off the winter chill,
the models will be equipped with a heated steering wheel and heated front
seats. Owners will also be able to get into a warm vehicle straight away as
each North Edition comes with a remote starting system. Rounding out the
highlights are all-weather floor mats and an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment
system with SiriusXM Travel Link Weather.
While the changes are minor,
Jeep’s North American boss, Jim Morrison, said “Every Jeep 4×4 is engineered to
easily tackle winter, and our new North Editions add features and technology to
make winter driving even more of a pleasure.” He went on to describe Jeeps as
an owner’s best friend in winter.
Pricing varies by model, but
the Renegade North Edition will start at US$ 26,670. This makes it slightly
cheaper than the Compass and Cherokee North Editions which retail for US$ 27,800
and US$ 29,755 respectively. The other North Editions are more expensive as the
Grand Cherokee costs US$ 38,790 while the Wrangler and Gladiator are priced just
below and above the US$ 45,000 mark.
