New 2002 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Special Edition Debuts at the New York Auto Show

Auburn Hills, Mich., - A new 2002 Special Edition model of the Jeep® brand's award-winning Grand Cherokee debuted at the New York International Auto Show. Available for a limited time only, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition will be available in dealerships in late April.

"We are pleased to announce yet another new Grand Cherokee model in answer to customer preferences-- the new Grand Cherokee Special Edition," said Tom Marinelli, Vice President, Chrysler/Jeep Global Brand Center. "The Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition combines a monochromatic appearance with customer preferred equipment at a very attractive price."

Starting at just $28,535 including destination, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition is offered in both two- and four-wheel drive with either the 4.0-liter PowerTech(TM) I-6 or available 4.7-liter PowerTech V-8. Four-wheel drive models will start at $30,950 including destination.

Positioned between Laredo and Limited models, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition offers all of the Laredo package content, plus an available 4.7-liter V-8 PowerTech(TM) engine, body color front and rear fascias and cladding, 10-disc CD changer, fog lamps and Special Edition badging. Four-wheel drive versions will feature the Quadra-Trac II® on-demand transfer case, sending torque from the rear to the front wheels when the need is detected - automatically. The Grand Cherokee Special Edition will be available in all 10 Grand Cherokee exterior colors.