Chrysler is calling the upcoming 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee the most luxurious Grand Cherokee ever.
With a choice of three 4×4 systems, a new air suspension, and new terrain selection capability the 2011 Grand Cherokee promises to offer enough technology to compete in today's crowded SUV and CUV market segment.
"The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee redefines the SUV industry with new levels of 4×4 capability, more luxury courtesy of a refined interior and stunning new exterior, improved fuel economy, and independent front and rear suspensions that deliver a premium, refined on-road driving experience,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand.
Chrysler is betting big on the Jeep Grand Cherokee as it doesn't have many new cars to introduce this year until its partnership with Fiat produces more new products.
Jeep says the new Grand Cherokee features:
– All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers legendary Jeep capability and uncompromised on-road experience
– New Quadra-Lift air suspension and Selec-Terrain systems deliver new levels of Jeep capability
– All-new Grand Cherokee is the most luxurious Jeep ever with sculpted new exterior and world-class interior design featuring 4 inches added rear leg room
– All-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivers 23 mpg fuel-economy and 500-mile range
– New independent front and rear suspension systems contribute to on-road refinement
– Abundant safety, security and advanced technology features
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be in showrooms in June.
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Today's Press Release is below:
Auburn Hills, Mich. , May 12, 2010 - Chrysler Group LLC today announced U.S. pricing for the most advanced generation of its Jeep® Grand Cherokee. With roots dating back to Grand Wagoneer and with over 4 million Grand Cherokee’s sold, Jeep continues to redefine the luxury SUV segment. Pricing for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 will start at a U.S. Manufacturer’s Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,995.
“The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee redefines the SUV industry with new levels of 4×4 capability, more luxury courtesy of a refined interior and stunning new exterior, improved fuel economy, and independent front and rear suspensions that deliver a premium, refined on-road driving experience,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The new Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers a unique blend of capability, refinement, features and amenities that no other manufacturer can offer, all at a great price.”
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee balances legendary Jeep capability with improved, sophisticated on-road dynamics that deliver a premium driving experience. Capability highlights include a choice of three 4×4 systems, new Jeep Quadra-Lift™ air suspension, new Selec-Terrain™ system, and towing capability of 7,400 lbs. On-road dynamics are improved courtesy of new independent front and rear suspension systems and a new body structure that dramatically increases torsional stiffness for reduced Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels.
The design of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts an all-new sculpted body and athletic profile that define a sleek exterior and aerodynamic finesse. CommandView® — a new dual-pane panoramic sun roof – extends from the windshield to the rear of the vehicle. A world-class interior design is highlighted by premium soft-touch interior materials for all models. The interior provides consumers with more than four inches of increased rear-seat knee and leg room, and 17 percent more cargo volume.
An all-new 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 engine boasts an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, delivering up to 23 mpg and over 500 miles on one tank of gas.
More than 45 safety and security features are available in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including standard Active Head Restraints, full-length side-curtain and seat-mounted side thorax air bags, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-start Assist, and Trailer-sway Control. A Blind-spot/Rear Cross-path detection system and Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning are available.
Numerous advanced technology features are offered, including live mobile TV (FLO TV), SIRIUS Backseat TV and UConnect™ Web, which transforms the vehicle into a “hot spot” to deliver the Internet directly to the vehicle.
Completely redesigned and reengineered, the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee will be built at the nearly 3-million square-foot Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit, which went through a complete transformation as part of World Class Manufacturing (WCM). It will arrive in Jeep showrooms next month (June).
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in 3 models: Laredo, Limited and Overland.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4
Standard features on the Laredo 4×4 model includes Quadra-Trac I 4×4 system, 3.6-liter V-6 engine, Keyless Enter-N-Go, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Trailer-Sway Control, front-seat side air bags and side-curtain air bags for front and rear, active head restraints, power 8-way driver seat with power 4-way lumbar adjust, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
Optional features include a 360-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 engine and a Trailer Tow Group.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 pricing: $32,995 (including $780 for destination)
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4
Limited 4×4 models add features that include Quadra-Trac II® 4×4 system with Selec-Terrain, front and second-row heated leather seats, memory settings, Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge auto-leveling headlamps with SmartBeam®, CommandView dual-pane panoramic sun roof, Parkview® rear back-up camera, Parksense® rear park assist, premium audio, automatic temperature control, 18-inch aluminum wheels, Garmin® navigation, rain-sensitive wipers and bright door handles.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4 pricing: $39,995 (including $780 for destination)
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4×4
Overland 4×4 models add numerous features including Quadra-Lift air suspension, premium interior with Nappa leather-trimmed and heated seats, vented front seats, wood/leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with memory, power tilt/telescope steering column, wood bezels, leather-stitched instrument panel/doors/center console armrest, power liftgate, and 20-inch aluminum wheels.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4×4 pricing $42,995 (including $780 for destination)
