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Jeep Mopar special editions


The Easter safari in the US, now in its 48th year, attracts thousands of off-road enthusiasts looking to enjoy a week of serious off-roading on some of the country’s most renowned trails.

One of the better looking concepts is the Jeep Cherokee Dakar, described as the most extreme Cherokee ever. The satin silver finish contrasts with prototype flame red graphics that encircle the window and wrap around the black hood graphic.

The Trailhawk 17-inch polished satin clear coat wheels feature two large flamered pockets, with the Cherokee nameplate also changed to a flame red hue. Front-end features are enhanced by two prototype Flame Red inserts on the traditional Jeep seven-slot grille, as well as through a prototype lower fascia trim.

Cherokee Dakar is fortified for off-road action, equipped with Jeep Performance Parts rock rails, an oil pan skid plate, front suspension skid plate, two-piece fuel tank and underbody skid plates.

A lift kit boosts the rough-and-ready looks and additional suspension modifications help make it the most extreme Cherokee yet. Prototype wider fender flares with riveted bolts give a tougher appearance and also accommodate the wider track and larger 33-inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tyres.

A prototype rear fascia allows for an even more aggressive departure angle and enhances the higher ride height. Cherokee Dakar’s crawl ratio is 48:1, with estimated approach and departureangles of 32 and 39 degrees respectively.

Prototype Katzkin leather black seats with Machined Gunmetal inserts are heightened with Header Red stitching, which is also found on the steering wheel, armrest and gear shift boot. A flame red insert accents the entertainment centre.

Parts sourced from the Mopar catalogue include all-weather floor mats, bright door-sill guards with the Cherokee logo, a cargo tray for storage, and the JCMS (Jeep Cargo Management System) with the Trailhawk bag. It also features the prototype Moab off-road bag.