Over the last few years, ever since Jeep made its entry into the Indian Auto market, everyone has been raving about it. Not just you and me, Jeep has been a celebrity favourite as well. Historically, the brand has had various connections with movie stars, sportspersons and musicians in the West, and its exciting to see the same happening in India as well as the iconic brand continues to penetrate deeper into the Indian markets. The SUV has become the ride of choice for high-profile businessmen and celebrities alike. After all, who wouldn’t want to own an all-American, badass vehicle like the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Jeep Compass.
It’s no secret that Bollywood celebrities love to associate with high profile, luxury brands and now Jeep has become the ride of choice for a-list celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Jaqueline Fernandez.
Most recently, we saw the multi-talented Farhan Akhtar join this elite list and drove home a Jeep. In a press event, the MD of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Kevin Flynn presented the keys of a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee luxury SUV to Farhan Akhtar, who is adding this beast to his set of rides.
Earlier this January, Jaqueline Fernandes was seen in a Jeep Compass, which sets itself apart from other SUVs thanks to its progressive design and intuitive technology. The actress was raving about her latest ride all over her social media pages.
Saif Ali Khan too added the Jeep Grand Cherokee to his collection, and has been spotted multiple times with his family, including Kareena Kapoor and Taimur, moving around in the luxury SUV.
Last year, popular music artist ‘Badshah’ too posted a picture of his prized possession – Jeep Wrangler.
Fans of the Indian rapper will also recognize that his Jeep was used in the shooting of Aastha Gill’s music video ‘Buzz’, which also featured Badshah himself.
Apart from these A-Listers, popular television artists like Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar and Milind Gunaji also own a ride from Jeep’s stable. Ronit Roy is a known automobile enthusiast and has been spotted in a white Jeep Compass too.
Jeep has clearly established itself as a celebrity favourite in India too, much like it has in the West over the last many years. The brand is steadily progressing to create its own niche in the Indian market, with these high profile associations and deeper penetration into the markets.
About Jeep : Built on 75 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.
