Jeep Compass Canyon Introduced by Mopar

For the 2011 Moab Easter Jeep Safari (April 16-24), the team has built up its first Jeep Compass, which is part of the six new customized vehicles the company has prepared for the event. Dubbed Jeep Compass Canyon, the project is based on a new 2011 model equipped with Freedom Drive II drivetrain.

The Compass Canyon features a 2-1/8-inch 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.

To gain additional wheel articulation, front and rear sway bars were removed. Select items from the Mopar catalog include a cold-air induction kit, cat-back exhaust system, slush mats and a sport pedal trim kit.
To protect the underbody, the team installed an extensive set of front and rear skid bars, sill guards and longitudinal skid plates to fend off the harsh rocks on the trails of Moab.

"The annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari provides us a perfect opportunity to interact with our most loyal fans in a true Jeep setting," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "We are able to demonstrate and test new potential Jeep production and customization ideas at our away-from-home proving ground, while getting instant feedback from our customers."

"From full engine packages to slush mats, Mopar has everything for the avid off-roader," said Pietro Gorlier, President and Chief Executive Officer – Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts and customer-care brand. "In fact, Mopar covers the spectrum with more than 280,000 proven quality-tested parts and accessories that allow customers to personalize their Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat vehicles."