It probably shouldn’t be a great surprise that Southern California Jeep Dealers are rather popular here. Jeep is a famous brand all over the world and especially so in the climate of SoCal, and it’s easy to see why. The provided warm weather all year round and the breathtaking wilderness of mountains, deserts, river valleys, and national parks provide the perfect playground for the most versatile and performance capable SUV on the planet. Nowhere else is it so easy to enjoy the off-road capabilities that no other manufacturer provides other than Jeep
As the 2021 model year approaches ever closer, Jeep has made some incredible announcements that have long time fans excited and new buyers keenly interested in the 2021 models. The announcement from Ford of the rise of the Bronco has sparked much debate, and the Wrangler is rising to the challenge. The new Wranglers is expected to provide a new V8 Hemi engine as well as an impressive hybrid option for longer total trip miles and fuel savings. 2021 is also the 80th Anniversary of the Jeep, and the manufacturer is celebrating their long and proud history with unique, limited-edition trim options for their vehicles sporting gorgeous black paint options, sleek accents, and unique badging that commemorates the heritage of Jeep.
80th Anniversary
Jeep is turning 80 in 2021. That is a huge milestone and one that Jeep is celebrating in style. During the second World War, the classic Jeep was engineered to be a versatile and reliable troop transport vehicle for our brave soldiers and has since evolved into a world-renowned brand of off-roading excellence that has maintained a reputation of ingenuity and integrity. While each model has their own unique setup for their Limited trim, they all have the same level of premium quality, and for long time Jeep fans, 2021 will be a year where it is hard to resist the special editions.
For the 80th Anniversary, they have brought out some beautiful special editions for their models with sleek and elegant styling and technology packages. All of their models have been given a trim with a covert, black makeover with limited 80th Anniversary badging on the exterior. The finished accents on the exterior are subtle and menacing with granite crystal metallic exterior flairs. The interiors also have their own packages, including special stitching and badging as well as commemorative Berber floor mats, a sleek 8.4-inch touchscreen in the central console for infotainment, and one-of-a-kind premium interior upholstery finishes. Among the 2021 models from Jeep, there are some exciting new additions to the classic Wrangler and the increasingly popular Jeep Gladiator.
The Classic Wrangler
The Wrangler is the icon that started in America to support the troops in World War II but has become a worldwide phenomenon. No other sport utility vehicle has the fanbase or legacy of the Wrangler. The 2021 model brings even greater innovations and improvements to the history of this incredible vehicle.
The Wrangler is famous for being able to take on any terrain or off-road challenge. It has a fantastic ground clearance for river fording and massive tires combined with an incredible rear locking differential for applying torque exactly where it needs to be in order to overcome any obstacle set in your path. It has the iconic boxy front grille and removable doors and roof that Jeep is known for with modern aesthetics that don’t lose sight of the original formula. The newer features and additions to the 2021 Wrangler have us incredibly excited and are set to change the industry and push the competition.
A new hybrid engine is being offered in the 4xe model, a first for the Jeep lineup, and we are very excited to see how it performs. The engineers at Jeep have outdone themselves with an engine that is remarkably fuel efficient while sacrificing almost no significant performance and power capabilities. The new fuel numbers for the 2021 Jeep 4xe are staggering with a manufacturer’s estimated 50 miles per gallon and an estimated 400 total driving range. That is unheard of within this class and provides Jeep drivers with a much longer range for adventure while saving them some extra money along the way.
The new hybrid electric engine doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a ton of power either. The 4xe outputs an incredible 470 lb-ft of torque and can climb from 0-60 in about 6 seconds. It is an exciting addition to the portfolio of achievements the Wrangler has and is sure to impress a lot of people when it launches.
The Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a pickup truck with the heart and soul of a Wrangler. This newer addition to the Jeep family provides people with some extra utility that the world-famous SUV doesn’t. It brings the brand’s legendary capability to the midsize truck class and brings intense competition to regular contenders like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado, who are sweating to keep up. The Gladiator has a ton of customization options, so you can curate it to serve your specific needs, whether that is to be a utility off-road champion or more of a work truck that’s capable of reaching sites that are off the beaten path.
Some of the options provided by the Jeep Gladiator simply cannot be matched by any competitor. The Gladiator is sure to impress long-time Jeep drivers who have wanted a truck option as well as truck drivers who are interested to see what Jeep brings to the table. Not normally a feature one expects when they saddle up in a truck, but the roof comes off. It is a tradition for the Jeep and a much-loved feature that is cool to see implemented in a different class. The convertible touch will undoubtedly be a crowd pleaser and something we expect most new owners will be eager to show off to their friends.
While the bulk of the vehicle looks identical to the Jeep Wrangler build, the 5-foot bed sets it apart. It isn’t anything flashy or sexy with its structured body and harsh corners, but it is functional and spartan and speaks of confidence in capability when the design isn’t trying too hard to impress you. The designers have exhibited their thoughtful engineering with the added three-position tailgate. It is a super convenient feature for folks that may need to load the bed with awkward and long payloads like drywall. It shows that Jeep is not just throwing on a truck bed on a Wrangler and calling it a day, but leveraging what has worked so well for their most iconic SUV and combining it with durable and useful features that truck drivers will appreciate.
SoCal; So Jeep
No matter what you are interested in, there is a 2021 Jeep that is perfect for you and will provide an incredible driving experience for years to come. After 80 years of incredible engineering and taking the off-road SUV from an enthusiastic niche vehicle to one of the most popular vehicles in the world, Jeep has come a long way. The improvements made in the Wrangler show that they aren’t resting on their laurels, content with their progress, but eagerly have taken their Anniversary to showcase how much they are constantly pushing the competition.
