For an 80 year wedding anniversary, the gift is oak. For 80 years of making vehicles, the gift is a special edition.

    Jeep is celebrating 80 years in the business with special editions of its Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Unlimited.

    They’re available in dealerships from May 2021.

    There’ll be 80 units of the Cherokee, 160 units of the Grand Cherokee, and 160 units of the Wrangler Unlimited.

    All are powered by petrol V6 engines.

    All models feature black leather upholstery with Light Tungsten stitching and are distinguished externally via unique alloy wheels and Granite Crystal accents.

    There are also 80th Anniversary badges that feature the side profile of the original Willys Jeep.

    Prices range from $51,941 before on-road costs for the Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition to $71,941 before on-roads for the Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary Edition.

    Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary Special Edition

    The special edition Cherokee is based on the mid-range Limited and is priced at $51,941 before on-road costs.

    It’s powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.2-litre petrol V6 engine producing 200kW of power and 324Nm of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

    It’s available only in Bright White, Granite Crystal or Diamond Black. Premium colours cost $695 extra.

    Specification highlights include:

    • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
    • 18-inch alloy wheels with ‘Granite Crystal’ finish
    • Granite Crystal and matte black rear fascia trim
    • Granite Crystal grille surround, roof rails, mirrors and other exterior accents
    • 80th Anniversary exterior badging
    • Black leather upholstery with Light Tungsten stitching
    • Berber floor mats
    • 80th Anniversary instrument panel applique and front seat tags
    • Anodized gunmetal interior accents

    That’s in addition to standard Limited kit, which includes:

    • 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Satellite navigation
    • Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
    • Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
    • Semi-autonomous parking assist
    • Nine-speaker Alpine sound system
    • Power front seats
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Remote start
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • Automatic headlights, high-beam and wipers
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Lane-keeping assist
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert

    Jeep Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary Special Edition

    The special edition Grand Cherokee is priced at $66,941 before on-road costs.

    Jeep says it’s based on the Limited V6, which was discontinued for 2021. That means a higher level of standard kit than the surviving Night Eagle V6, but without the option of diesel or V8 power like the S-Limited.

    The only engine is a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre petrol V6 producing 213kW of power and 347Nm of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

    The only colours available are Bright White, Granite Crystal, Diamond Black and Slate Blue. Premium colours cost $795 extra.

    Specification highlights include:

    • Panoramic sunroof
    • 20-inch wheels with Granite Crystal finish
    • 80th Anniversary badging
    • Darkened tail lights
    • Granite Crystal exterior accents, including mirrors, grille and badging
    • Black leather upholstery with Light Tungsten stitching
    • 80th Anniversary instrument panel applique and front seat tags
    • Berber floor mats
    • Piano Black/Anodized Gun Metal interior trim

    That’s in addition to standard Limited kit, which includes:

    • 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Satellite navigation
    • Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
    • Nine-speaker Alpine sound system
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Power tailgate
    • Remote start
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated front seats
    • Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
    • Semi-autonomous parking assist
    • HID headlights and LED front fog lights
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Lane-keeping assist
    • Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors

    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary Special Edition

    The special edition Wrangler Unlimited is based on the Overland and is priced at $71,941 before on-road costs.

    As on all 2021 Wrangler models, the 80th Anniversary Edition is powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre petrol V6 producing 209kW of power and 347Nm of torque.

    It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

    The only colours available are Bright White, Granite Crystal, Diamond Black and Sarge Green. Premium colours cost $745 extra.

    Specification highlights include:

    • Sky-One-Touch power roof
    • 18-inch wheels in Granite Crystal
    • 80th Anniversary exterior badging
    • Black leather upholstery with Light Tungsten stitching
    • Light Tungsten interior accents
    • 80th Anniversary console badge and front seat tags

    That’s in addition to standard kit on the Wrangler Overland, which includes:

    • 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Satellite navigation
    • Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
    • Nine-speaker Alpine sound system
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • Remote start
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
    • Automatic headlights
    • Heated front seats
    • LED headlights and front fog lights
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert

    Pricing

    • 2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary Special Edition: $51,941
    • 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary Special Edition: $66,941
    • 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary Special Edition: $71,941

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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