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Jeep to unveil 6 new ''Moparized'' vehicles

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Khatir Soltani
Jeep and Mopar will use the annual Easter Jeep Safari, a gathering of thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts in Moab, Utah, to present six new customized vehicles from April 16 to 24, 2011.

Jeep Wrangler 'Pork Chop' (Photo: Chrysler)

Jeep Wrangler 'Pork Chop'
The goal with this model was to improve the Wrangler's off-road capacity and overall performance while shaving some 850 pounds. Participants of 'The Biggest Loser' will be jealous!

Jeep Compass Canyon
Now boasting 'Trail Rated' credentials, the compact SUV features a 2-1/8'' lift kit provided by Rocky Road Suspension, making room for Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ 225/75-R16 tires with 16-inch alloy wheels from a Jeep Liberty.

Jeep Cherokee Overland
Here, Mopar simply wanted to create a small, lightweight adventure platform alternative.

Jeep Wrangler Renegade
One word sums up this particular Wrangler: power. Under the hood is the all-new 475-horsepower, 6.4-litre HEMI V8 engine from Chrysler Group's SRT division, harkening back to the 1972 Jeep Renegade, which was also offered with a V8.

Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence
Taking cues from the popular Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 of the 1980s, Mopar designed a kit for do-it-yourselfers that converts a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup truck.

Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush
Inspired by the King of the Hammers race in the deserts of California, the Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush combines high-speed off-road racing and rock-crawling capability.

Mopar Ram Runner
Meanwhile, Ram will unveil a 1500 with Ram Runner kit capable of withstanding tremendous impact.

Mopar Ram Runner (Photo: Chrysler)


Khatir Soltani
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