Major enhancements to the popular and successful Jeep Wrangler range of SUV vehicles have been announced, with details of a new engine and a raft of enhancements to the current model for 2016.

In addition, and to celebrate the iconic 4x4 brand’s 75th birthday, Jeep has also revealed details of a 75th Anniversary limited edition Wrangler for the UK. The car was first revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Jeep Wrangler’s existing 2.8-litre diesel engine has been updated to meet Euro 6 emission standards while the car has been given a series of important and valuable updates. These include:

(Sahara version)

• Front side airbags
• Deep-tint sunscreen glass
• 18-inch polished satin alloy wheels
• 3.73 rear axle ratio

(Overland version)

• Front side airbags
• 3.73 rear axle ratio

(Rubicon version)

• Front side airbags
• Deep-tint sunscreen glass
• 18-inch Rubicon satin alloy wheels
• Mopar slush mats
• Black, heated leather seats

The new Jeep Wrangler now starts at £31,840 OTR for the 2-dr Sahara 2.8 CRD auto rising to £34,910 for the 4-dr Rubicon 3.6 V6 auto.

Wrangler 75th Anniversary
It is a Jeep tradition to celebrate key anniversaries, or the conquering of inaccessible places, with special editions. And to celebrate its 75 years of history, the legendary brand has introduced a 75th Anniversary special edition offered on all models of the line-up including Wrangler, of which only 85 are destined for the UK.

The limited edition Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary is based on the Overland model, but with several key differences, including unique exterior styling and part-leather interiors.

The exterior features a bronze-finished front grille and 18-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured dual top, Mopar slush mats, unique bronze and orange Jeep badging, and a dedicated 75th Anniversary badge. The car comes in Bright White, Solid Black or Sarge Green colours.

Inside, the Wrangler 75th Anniversary gets ‘1941’ embossed leather heated seats in black or saddle brown and tangerine (leather with fabric inserts), bronze accents on air vents and grab handles, satnav with an Alpine premium sound system and deep tinted sunscreen glass.

The Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary costs starts at £34,765 OTR for the 2-dr 75th Anniversary 2.8 CRD auto rising to £36,435 OTR for the 4dr 75th Anniversary 3.6 V6 auto.