Jeep will have a big presence at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, spearheaded largely by a handful of special edition models for the Renegade, Compass, Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee. Each of the special edition Jeep models will bring something unique to the table, though a few of them will share the same “S” moniker. All special edition Jeeps feature stylish upgrades that should appeal to a wide range of customers across Europe. All special edition Jeeps will also be available for purchase at some point in the year. Most will arrive in the second quarter of 2019, with the earliest to arrive being the Cherokee Trailhawk, which hits dealerships in April. If you can’t wait that long, the Jeep Compass Night Eagle is already available at Jeep dealerships. Pricing details for all special edition Jeep models are not yet available.

2019 Jeep Heads to Geneva With Long Line of Special Edition Models

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The U.S. is still Jeep’s go-to-market, but business is booming in Europe, too. Sales in the Old Continent shot up to a record-breaking 165,058 sold units in 2018, a dramatic increase from its previous sales record in 2017 when the automaker sold 107,569 units. I’m not a Math genius or anything of that sort, but that’s a year-on-year sales increase of almost 50 percent!

With the success that Jeep’s having in Europe, it comes as no surprise that the American automaker is bringing the big guns at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in the form of a fleet of special edition models involving its entire model lineup. Yes, sir. The Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and even the Jeep Wrangler will be all dressed up in Geneva as the automaker prepares to unleash all special edition models in the market later this year.

It’d be a disservice to lump them all together, so let’s take a look at all these special edition Jeeps individually.

Jeep Compass S

Let’s dive into the “S” special edition models first because, well, there are a lot of them. The first one is the Jeep Compass S. It’s probably the most subdued special edition Jeep among the entire lineup. Still, it’s dressed in a Pearl White paint finish with a matching black roof. The latter comes standard on the “S” variant. A Low Gloss Granite Crystal finish that provides a classy polish to the front grille, light surrounds, and 19-inch wheels. Inside, there are black leather seats with contrasting Tungsten-colored stitching. It’s a solid choice of colors given the crossover’s predominantly white body.

The Compass S also comes with a lineup of accessories and amenities. The Bi-Xenon headlights are nice additions, as is the adaptive cruise control system that should provide an extra level of comfort to the driving experience. The Jeep Compass S is scheduled to hit Jeep dealerships across Europe sometime in the second quarter of 2019.

Jeep Renegade S

The sports-oriented Jeep Renegade gets in on the “S” fun, too. The same black roof treatment is also present on the Renegade S. This is a recurring design theme across the entire “S” range so don’t be surprised when I mention that the “S” versions of the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee feature the same setup. It’s not just the roof, either. The Renegade’s seven-slot front grille sparkles with the Low Gloss Granite Crystal accents while the set of 19-inch alloy wheels benefit from the same Granite Crystal finish as the ones found on the Compass S.

If you’re looking for a copious amount of tech features, the Renegade S is a good choice. Features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, brake assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, parking sensors, and keyless entry all come standard in the Renegade S. Just like its Compass counterpart, the Renegade S becomes available sometime in the second quarter of 2019.

Jeep Cherokee S

At this point, you’ve probably noticed a trend among Jeep’s Geneva-bound “S” vehicles. Yes, they’re all dressed in different shades of white, though, if you ask me, white is the same any which way you look at it. It also sits on a set of 19-inch satin gloss Granite Crystal Metallic wheels, though in the case of the Cherokee S, the ‘Jeep’ and ‘4x4’ badges, as well as the roof rails and fog lamp bezels, are also finished in the specific color scheme. The interior is what you’d expect, too. Jeep dropped a generous amount of Nappa leather on the interior surface of the Cherokee S and the same tungsten accent stitching is also present in this model. You’ll find the stitching on the seats, armrests, and center console of the SUV. You’re not getting short-changed on the equipment side of things, too.

A UconnectTM 8.4-inch NAV with Apple CarPlay integration and Android AutoTM compatibility? It has it. Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go capability? Yes, sir. Active Speed Limiter, Forward Collision Warning-Plus with pedestrian recognition, Advanced Brake Assist, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Path Detection, Keyless Enter-N-GoTM, front and rear parking sensors, and Parallel & Perpendicular Park Assist? Do you even have to ask? Mark your calendars for the second quarter of the year. Just like the Compass S and the Renegade S, the Cherokee S arrives in dealerships around that time.

Jeep Grand Cherokee S Limited

A full lineup of special edition Jeep “S” models wouldn’t be complete without the big daddy of the family. The Jeep Grand Cherokee stands as the company’s flagship model. It’s a position it has owned since it burst onto the scene back in 1993. Obviously, if there’s a special edition Jeep to be made, the Grand Cherokee has first-in-line priority. It’s dressed in a nice shade of Bright White — did you expect a different color? — but it has the benefit of receiving design cues from the Grand Cherokee SRT. The SUV’s hood, for example, has SRT styling written all over it. There are also bespoke side skirts, fender flares, and set of 20-inch Low Gloss Granite Crystal alloy wheels.

Sure, the blacked-out theme evokes images of all the other “S” models, but since the Grand Cherokee is the flagship SUV, it also boasts a number of goodies that includes:

-* Black ventilated leather-wrapped perforated front seats with heated cushions and backrests

-* New high-tech new infotainment package

-* Premium Alpine sound system with digital amplifier

-* Active Noise Cancellation

-* Nine speakers

-* Subwoofer

-* Latest generation of the Uconnect 8.4" system with navigation that includes a bonded glass design, Apple CarPlay, and Android AutoTM.

Be smart with your money because, unlike the other Jeep “S” models, the Grand Cherokee S Limited is scheduled to hit dealerships shortly after the Geneva Motor Show concludes.

Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

In the event that none of the Jeep “S” models tickle your fancy, you can opt for a special edition Jeep that’s, shall I say, a bit more on the rugged side. The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk fits that bill. Most of us in the U.S. are already familiar with the Cherokee Trailhawk, but our friends in Europe will only get their hands on the functionally superior SUV when it hits dealerships in April. It’s not that long of a wait, so if you’re looking into buying a Jeep Cherokee with serious off-road chops, now’s the time to start saving up on the cheese. If you do decide to buy one, you’re buying an SUV that’s loaded to the brim with enough off-road hardware to make you comfortable in taking it any place where there’s a surface underneath you.

It also boasts a locking rear differential, five different driving modes, and a 2.0-liter turbo engine that produces 270 horsepower 295 pound-feet of torque. Europe has some of the best off-road trails in the world. With the arrival of the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, you can now go to these trails without worrying about making it out in one piece.

Jeep Compass Night Eagle

A fashionable Jeep is a contradiction in it of itself, but that’s not stopping the brand from bringing the Compass Night Eagle to the Geneva Motor Show. The Geneva-bound model is headed to the auto show sporting a Laser Blue paint finish to go along with a black roof, Gloss Black trim on the grille, fog lights, and headlight bezels, and a set of 19-inch Gloss Black and Diamond Cut aluminum alloy wheels. Who says that there’s no room for aggressive enhancements on the Jeep Compass?

Hop inside the SUV, and you’ll be greeted by a cloth/techno-leather interior. I’m not certain what that looks like, but there’s room for some surprises in this department. Add the ParkView rear camera with dynamic grid and rear parking assistance, and a 140-horsepower 1.4-liter engine with a manual transmission and you get the Compass Night Eagle Edition. Curiously, Jeep made no mention on when this special edition Compass arrives in dealerships. Perhaps it’s leaving that as a bit of a surprise?

Jeep Renegade Limited

Speaking of colorful, check out the Jeep Renegade Limited. This special edition model is, without question, the most flamboyant Jeep that’s headed to the Geneva Motor Show. Oh, yes. This paint color is called “Bikini” for reasons that I’m not even sure of. The weird names for the colors don’t end there, either. The crossover’s grille, front splitter, side moldings, door sill guards, mirror caps, and the rear scuff plate are all dressed in a color called Subshine Grey I actually it was a typo for “Sunshine,” but it’s not, as it turns out.

The use of colorful paint nicknames extends into the interior, too, where Jeep’s color-of-choice for the Renegade Limited’s gray leather upholstery is called Polar Plunge. I wish I were making all of this up, but I’m not. In any case, prepare to adjust your eyes when you see the Renegade Limited in Geneva.

Further reading

Read our full review on the 2018 Jeep Renegade.

Read our full review on the 2018 Jeep Compass.

Read our full review on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee.

Read our full review on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.