The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has been unveiled at the New York motor show.
The car, which will go on sale in 2010 in the U.S and 2011 in the UK, has a new exterior look, a revamped interior, and an all-new V6 engine that is up to 11% more fuel efficient.
Jeep has revealed two petrol engine options for the U.S but diesel versions will be available in Europe. The U.S receives an all-new 276bhp 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 with 260lb ft of torque. Linked to a 5 speed automatic gearbox, it is up to 11% more fuel efficient than the Grand Cherokee's previous 3.0 litre V6 engine. The 355bhp 5.7 litre Hemi V8 with 390lb ft of torque is carried over from the previous model. No fuel efficiency figures have been released but don't expect anymore than 25mpg combined. Europe will get the current 3.0 CRD V6, which is likely to be tweaked to make it more fuel efficient.
Jeep has completely redesigned the interior to meet European standards. The interior has been designed by Chryslers Advanced Interior Design Studio. The new Grand Cherokee's wheelbase is 13.25cm longer than the model it replaces but just 4.5cm longer overall. As a result, interior space is increased with particular emphasis on improving rear passenger space. The rear doors are also larger to improve access. Boot space is also up more than 15%. The track is also 7.5cm wider to improve handling. The car will be sold with 17 inch wheels as standard, with options of 18 inch and 20 inch wheels.
It is available with full-time four-wheel drive, a system which transfers power between axles to avoid wheelspin and a system that uses an electronic limited-slip differential to provide maximum traction.
It is available with full-time four-wheel drive, a system which transfers power between axles to avoid wheelspin and a system that uses an electronic limited-slip differential to provide maximum traction.
Built on the same underpinnings as the Mercedes M-Class, it has a new air suspension system called Quadra-Lift. This has five height settings, two of which the driver can select, and three of which engage automatically. Two automatic settings cover off-road use, while the third lowers the vehicle slightly at speed to improve fuel economy. The two driver selectable settings cover normal on-road use and a park mode, which lowers the car by just under 4cm.
On the two higher-spec models, Quadra-Lift works in conjunction with the Selec-Terrain system to allow the driver to choose between on-road and off-road settings. Selec-Terrain has 12 different settings which co-ordinate the powertrain, braking and suspension settings, selecting the best one automatically after the driver has selected from five driving conditions: sand/mud, sport, auto, snow and rock. Combined with new, independent front and rear suspension, Jeep says that the Quadra-Lift and Selec-Train systems deliver 'premium on-road handling and comfort.' The revised suspension also means the spare tyre is stored in the car, rather than under it.
The car also has greater approach, departure and breakover angles with the front air dam removed. It has a 35.9 degree approach angle (compared with 32.3 on the current model), 29.2 degree departure angle (against 27.5) and 25.1 degree breakover angle (versus 20.4).
Among the key interior, U.S options are an Onstar-like "uconnect guardian" telematics system, a CommandView panoramic sunroof and power operated rear tailgate. The high-spec Overland model comes equipped with a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, four-way power lumbar controls, rain-sensing wipers, Keyless Go, a rear-view camera and a power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory and xenon headlamps.
UK models should be available as three trim levels: Standard, Limited and Overland when it goes on sale in early 2011. Entry-level Grand Cherokee's will have body-coloured electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, leather steering wheel, 17 inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, 4 way adjustable drivers seat, ESP, hill start assist and x4 electric windows as standard.
Limited models will add auto-dimming rear-view mirror, electric folding door mirrors, 18 inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable heated leather seats, 6 airbags, parking sensors, auto headlamps and wipers. Options will include 20 inch alloys, CommandView panormic glass roof and uconnect sat-nav with rear-view camera with 9 speaker sound system.
Overland models will have electrically adjustable steering column with memory function for front seats and door mirrors, xenon headlamps, ventilated front seats with heated rear seats, auto-dimming door mirrors, wood/leather steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and power tailgate.
UK models should be available as three trim levels: Standard, Limited and Overland when it goes on sale in early 2011. Entry-level Grand Cherokee's will have body-coloured electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, leather steering wheel, 17 inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, 4 way adjustable drivers seat, ESP, hill start assist and x4 electric windows as standard.
Limited models will add auto-dimming rear-view mirror, electric folding door mirrors, 18 inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable heated leather seats, 6 airbags, parking sensors, auto headlamps and wipers. Options will include 20 inch alloys, CommandView panormic glass roof and uconnect sat-nav with rear-view camera with 9 speaker sound system.
Overland models will have electrically adjustable steering column with memory function for front seats and door mirrors, xenon headlamps, ventilated front seats with heated rear seats, auto-dimming door mirrors, wood/leather steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and power tailgate.
Press Release:
Jeep® Introduces All-new 2011 Grand Cherokee: Inventor of the SUV Hits the Sweet Spot of Real-world Capability and On-road Refinement
Jeep® Introduces All-new 2011 Grand Cherokee: Inventor of the SUV Hits the Sweet Spot of Real-world Capability and On-road Refinement
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