Fiat Chrysler Automobiles accessories and aftermarket services brand Mopar is showcasing several customised vehicles from Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep at the Geneva Motor Show as well as debuting a range of new products that spread out across the model portfolio.
Mopar accessories are developed jointly with the original design team for each vehicle and visitors to the FCA stand at Geneva can see a selection of Mopar products, that can be purchased either together with the vehicle or later in the life of the vehicle.
Alfa Romeo
Mopar is presenting a selection of customisations created to enhance performance and quality. For the Stelvio, Mopar has created the Colour Line package, featuring rear-view mirror cover, front grille with "V", 20-inch alloy wheel and skid plate on rear bumper with ‘Miron’ burnished effect finish - in two variants, matt and glossy.
Mopar has also developed 20-inch alloy rims - in two versions, diamond-finish black and silver. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio "NRING" special edition is packed with exterior carbon-fibre details, such as mirror caps, grille "V" and carbon side skirt. The interiors is embellished with carbon-fibre gear knob and premium carpet mats with red logo.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio "NRING" has the same personalisation for the interior, while the exterior shows carbon-fibre details such as mirror caps, grille "V" and side skirt with carbon insert; in addition, it has a dedicated spoiler and a back-lit carbon-fibre kick plate, which enhances and reasserts the trademark care for detail inherent to Alfa Romeo, commanding attention when getting into the car.
Also, the new Giulia Veloce Ti is customised with carbon-fibre details - including the grille "V", the rear-view mirror caps and the transmission bezel - plus special floor mats and the back-lit kick plate with Alfa Romeo logo.
Finally, the Alfa Romeo stand is hosting a number of showcases displaying some of the Mopar products for Stelvio and Giulia, such as 18-inch glossy silver and matt black alloy rims, grille with "V" insert, mirror caps and carbon-fibre rear spoiler, in addition to key covers and the Alfa Romeo car care kit.
Fiat
The new Fiat 124 Spider S-Design, which is based on the premium "Lusso" trim level, features additional style details developed in collaboration with Mopar to evoke open-air driving thrills. Modifications include several stylish Gun Metallic colour elements, specifically the roll-bar, window frame kit and mirror covers, paired with 17-inch rims sporting a unique design, Italian flag badge and body side stripes. The display vehicle is embellished with a number of accessories to customise its looks and functionality even further, like aluminium pedal covers and foot rest, a handy cup holder and a useful organiser net with Mopar logo.
Mopar is also present with the Fiat 500 Mirror family. In addition to the special looks and equipment of each model, the 500 Mirror, 500X Mirror and 500L Mirror special editions fit the Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touchscreen system, which is Apple CarPlay-ready and Android Auto-compatible as standard equipment, and offer on demand the services of Mopar Connect, for the first time on the Fiat range.
Video tutorials illustrating the services of ‘Mopar Connect’, including prompt help in case of accident, breakdown or theft with possibility of remotely controlling some vehicle functions, will be exhibited at the FCA stand. The Fiat stand is completed by a showcase in which Mopar is presenting the new colourful customised alloy rims available for 500, 500X, 500L and 124 Spider.
Jeep
Four Jeep vehicles are customised with Jeep Genuine Accessories by Mopar, starting with the new Steel Blue-Metallic Jeep Wrangler Sahara, which sports a new Mopar customisation that enhances its off-road capability.
Special equipment includes a 2-inch lift kit, 17-inch Road Gear off-road rims, shaped splash guards, off-road lights and a black tube steps. There is also a decorative kit with front grille and mirror caps, black door sill guards, bonnet graphic design "1941" and "Moab" sticker on the doors, snorkel, mesh sun bonnet, black fuel cap and Jeep Performance Part Gear Badge. These accessories aim to add to the look of the Sahara version and enhance its off-road vocation.
Picked to enhance its functional character are a series of accessories, such as an iconic Jeep-style tailgate table and special grab handles for open-air driving. Premium Katzkin leather seats with accent stitching make the ambience even more exclusive.
Show visitors will also see a Jeep Renegade Longitude in Hyper Green livery, with a particular off-road characterisation, which includes a 1-inch lift kit and 16-inch rims, in addition to a selection of accessories picked to enhance both looks and performance, such as side skirts, front and rear splash guards, "US Army Star" door sticker and matt grey mirror caps, rear light frames and front grille. The customisation is completed inside with matt grey interior bezels and all-weather rubber floor mats.
Meanwhile, the Compass Trailhawk is also being presented with functional accessories, including roof bars, ski and snowboard carrier. Interiors are also customised with an eye to functionality and include a cargo organiser.
Finally, there is a Grand Cherokee with Rhino Grey exteriors and two-colour Black/Ruby Red embossed and suede leather interiors on display in Geneva. Features of the customisation include black exhaust tip, rock rails, removable roof bars, ski and snowboard carrier and a cargo organiser.
New customised alloy rim colour palette
Mopar has also debuted a new collection of alloy rims in a variety of patterns and sizes, offered with liners in a palette of 11 colours (of which 8 on display). To make their car unique and strongly distinctive, customers can choose from more than 500 possible combinations.
Available for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep brand vehicles, the new alloy rim collection features the following diverse colour palette: Mopar Blue, Petrol Black, Out White, Temper Red, Caliper Green, Spring Green, Passion Red, Blaze Yellow, Rusty Orange, Freezy Blue, Thunder Gold (the 2018 collection colour).
The range will be expanded soon with new customisation proposals applied to other accessories.
New Mopar products will include 20-inch black alloy rims with Temper Red liner for Alfa Romeo Stelvio and customised Jeep alloy 19-inch rims with Rusty Orange for Compass, 17-inch with Blaze Yellow elements for Cherokee and 20-inch with Out White finish for the top-of-the-range Grand Cherokee. Completing the line-up will be 17-inch alloy rims with Thunder Gold edging liner for the 124 Spider.
Colourful and nostalgically vintage as those created for the 500 family, namely 16-inch with Freezy Blue customised spokes for the 500, Mopar Blue 18-inch for the 500X and 17-inch Caliper Green finish for the 500L.
Mopar Connect
Mopar Connect - called Alfa Connect for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models - is the innovative set of connected services dedicated to vehicle safety and remote control. It is integrated with the connected services of Uconnect LIVE (called Alfa Connect for Alfa Romeo), adding new functions, such as roadside assistance, also in case of accident, or vehicle localisation in case of theft. It is also possible to control some functions remotely, like locking or unlocking the doors or sending an alert if the car exceeds a certain speed limit or leaves a reference zone previously delimited on a map. Finally, Mopar Connect makes it possible to view the location of the parked car and information about its condition, such as the battery charge, tyre pressures and fuel level, in addition to reporting routine maintenance operations.
With the services of Mopar Connect, the customer has immediate access to the vehicle data and can rely on more safety and protection on the road, as well as peace of mind and constant control of the vehicle, all within reach of a smartphone.
Mopar Connect is a set of services with tailor-made solutions for various customer types, from retail to business users, including business owners, freelance professionals and companies with vehicle fleets. For the latter, Mopar offers the complete Fleet Management package for secure and effective monitoring and management.
Following the launch on the Fiat 500 Mirror family, Mopar Connect is being launched as an aftersales accessory to cover the needs of vehicles already in service.
Photos: New Mopar Accessories for Alfa Romeo & Jeep / 88th Geneva Motor Show