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Jeep® Introduces All-new 2011 Grand
Cherokee: Inventor of the SUV Hits the Sweet Spot of Real-world
Capability and On-road Refinement
New Quadra Lift air
suspension system provides height control and lifts vehicle up to 4.5
inches from park mode to a maximum ride height of 11.1 inches to
deliver legendary Jeep off-road capability
New
Selec-Terrain system with Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II offers
five terrain settings: Auto, Sand/Mud, Sport, Snow and Rock to match
driving conditions
First application of company's all-new
flexible fuel 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which features
Variable-Valve Timing (VVT), 280 hp (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
(353 Nm) @ 4,800 rpm - an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy, 33
percent in horsepower and 11 percent in torque
World-class
interior features include real wood and leather, heated steering wheel,
heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, four-way power
lumbar controls, rain-sensitive wipers, Keyless Entry/Keyless Go,
ParkView rear camera and power tilt/telescoping steering column with
memory
Larger front- and rear-door openings (78 degrees) for improved ingress/egress compared to current model (67 degrees)
More than 4 inches of increased rear-seat knee and leg room (38.6
inches) compared to previous model with reclining second-row seats
Larger cargo volume (36.3 cubic feet) provides 17 percent more room for gear compared to current model (31 cubic feet)
All-new independent front and rear suspension systems deliver premium
on-road manners with isolated front and rear suspension cradles and
variable-rate rear springs that combine to enhance on-road character
and ride comfort
All-new body structure's torsional stiffness is 146 percent stiffer than current model and stiffer than the BMW X5 and Toyota Highlander for improved durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
Stiffness achieved with more than 5,400 welds in the body alone. This
marks a 53-percent increase in spot welds, a 42-percent increase in arc
welds and a 38-percent increase in structural adhesive
More
than 45 safety and security features including standard Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-Start Assist,
Trailer-Sway Control and available Hill-Descent Control
uconnect guardian standard on all models and includes: Automatic Crash
Notification, Emergency Call, Roadside Assistance Call, Remote Door
Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
The all-new
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee made its world debut today at the New York
International Auto Show. Jeep's all-new premium SUV features an
athletic design, an all-new world-class interior, an all-new engine and
legendary Jeep capability.
Nearly 18 years ago, Jeep invented
the premium SUV segment with the introduction of the Jeep Grand
Cherokee. More than 4 million sales later, Jeep improves the formula
and hits the sweet spot of real-world capability and on-road refinement
with the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The all-new Jeep
Grand Cherokee delivers premium on-road performance while maintaining
the Jeep brand's legendary four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand two-speed
transfer case and unsurpassed towing capability. It also offers
improved fuel economy (up to 11 percent) and a world-class interior
cabin.
'We listened carefully to our customers and the
market,' said Scott Kunselman, Vice President - Jeep/Truck Product
Team, Chrysler LLC. 'Our all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee hits the sweet
spot of premium on-road performance and legendary class-leading Jeep
capability.'
The all-new Quadra-Lift air suspension system
delivers legendary Jeep off-road capability along with the new
Selec-Terrain system that allows the driver to choose the drive system
that best matches on- or off-road driving conditions. New front and
rear independent suspension systems deliver premium on-road handling
and comfort.
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is built on
a proven rear-wheel-drive unibody platform sharing the same
underpinnings as the Mercedes-Benz ML.
'Jeep invented the SUV
segment and our all-new Grand Cherokee is the next step in the
evolution of the SUV,' said Mike Accavitti, Director - Jeep, Chrysler
and Dodge Brands. 'Jeep innovations including Quadra-Lift air
suspension and Selec-Terrain traction control separate us from the crowd.'
Legendary Capability The
all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee offers the new Quadra-Lift air suspension
system. The Quadra-Lift system features five height settings for
optimum ride performance:
Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.1
inches of clearance offers improved fuel economy and improved
aerodynamics during on-road driving
Off-road 1: Lifts the vehicle an additional 1.5 inches for added height in clearing obstacles (9.6 inches)
Off-road 2: Delivers legendary Jeep off-road capability and provides an
additional 3 inches of height for 11.1 inches of ground clearance
Park Mode: Lowers the vehicle 1.5 inches from NRH for easy
ingress/egress. NRH and Park mode are driver-selectable giving the
driver control over vehicle ride height
Aero Mode: Lowers
the vehicle .6 inches from NRH. Aero Mode is controlled by vehicle
speed and adjusts for optimal performance and fuel economy
Quadra-Lift
adds up to 4.5 inches of lift span that is supported by four-corner air
springs that provide a cushioned, premium ride. Quadra-Lift operates
automatically, or may be controlled manually via console controls.
In
addition to the Quadra-Lift air suspension, the all-new Selec-Terrain?
traction control system lets customers choose the off-road setting for
the optimum experience on all terrains. This feature electronically
coordinates up to 12 different powertrain, braking and suspension
systems, including throttle control, transmission shift, transfer case,
Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
The
Selec-Terrain's control dial allows the driver to choose from five
driving conditions in order to achieve the best driving experience on
all terrains:
Sand/Mud: Traction control and Quadra-Lift
operate with sensitive response to wheel spin, and torque is tuned for
optimal performance
Auto: Automatically adapts to any on- or off-road situation
Snow: Vehicle traction and Quadra-Lift adjust for ultimate performance over snow-covered roads
Rock: Quadra-Lift suspension raises to maximum height (11.1 inches) and
the transfer case, differentials, and throttle coordinate to provide
low-speed control
Selec-Terrain, coupled with the all-new
Quadra-Lift air suspension, offers drivers an adjustable suspension
span that delivers legendary Trail Rated® performance.
With
the front air dam removed, and the available Quadra-Lift air
suspension, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 35.9-degree
approach angle, (compared to 32.3 on current model), a 29.2-degree
departure angle (compared to 27.5 on current model) and 25.1-degree
breakover angle (compared to 20.4 on current model).
The
all-new independent front and rear suspension features isolated front
and rear suspension cradles. Variable-rate rear springs deliver
improved on-road handling and comfort that complements the vehicle's
off-road capability. The new rear suspension allows the spare tire to
be stored inside the vehicle as opposed to underneath.
Go-Anywhere 4x4 Systems The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers three 4x4 systems (Quadra-Trac I®, Quadra-Trac II® and Quadra-Drive® II).
Quadra
Trac I delivers full-time four-wheel drive without any switches or
levers to pull. The system provides smooth operation over a variety of
road conditions. This lightweight single-speed case is both proven and
highly efficient for enhanced fuel economy.
Quadra Trac II's
two-speed transfer case uses input from a variety of sensors in order
to determine tire slip at the earliest possible moment and take
corrective action. The system uses Throttle Anticipate to sense quick
movement in the throttle from a stop and maximizes traction before
slippage occurs. When tire slippage is detected, as much as 100 percent
of available torque is instantly routed to the axle with the most
traction.
Quadra Drive II, with a rear Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD), delivers industry-leading tractive capability. The
system instantly detects tire slip and smoothly distributes engine
torque to tires with traction. In some cases, the vehicle will
anticipate low traction and adjust in order to proactively limit or
eliminate slip.
Selec-Terrain is standard with Quadra Trac II and Quadra Drive II.
Jeep Trail Rated® All
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with either the off-road or the
Quadra-Lift group are Trail Rated®. The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee indicates that the vehicle has been designed
to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions identified
by five key consumer-oriented performance categories: traction, ground
clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording.
Jeep
Trail Rated is a unique methodology used by Jeep Engineering to measure
and predict off-road performance for all Jeep vehicles. Through a
combination of natural and controlled field tests, Jeep Trail Rated
provides a consistent measurement of off-road performance for all Jeep
vehicles. Only Jeep vehicles are Trail Rated.
Powertrains The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with two leading engine options for North American markets.
The
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee's standard engine is an all-new flexible fuel
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6. The 3.6-liter V-6 engine is an all-new design
featuring double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast
aluminum cylinder block in a 60-degree configuration. It features
Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) and delivers 280 horsepower (209 kW) and
260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 N?m) @ 4,800 rpm. This all-new 3.6-liter
Pentastar V-6 engine improves fuel economy up to 11 percent compared to
the previous Grand Cherokee equipped with a V-6. It is coupled with the
proven W5A580, a five-speed automatic transmission that delivers smooth
shifts and optimum fuel economy. The five-speed W5A580 transmission
includes adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS)
driver-interactive manual control and an electronically modulated
torque converter clutch.
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand
Cherokee's larger fuel tank, with a 24.6 gallon capacity, combined with
the V-6 engine's improved fuel economy, delivers a range of
approximately 500 miles on one tank of gas.
The available
legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine delivers 360 horsepower (268 kW)
and 390 lb.-ft. of torque (520 N?m) @ 4,250 rpm. The HEMI also features
VVT, which delivers performance and towing capability, as well as fuel
efficiency with the fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS). The
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine is mated to the 545RFE multi-speed automatic
transmission.
The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee offers
unsurpassed trailer tow capability of up to 7,400 lbs. on 4x2 models
when equipped with the HEMI V-8 engine.
For international
markets, the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in
left- and right-hand drive with either diesel or petrol powertrains.
World-class Interior Refinement The
all-new interior is elevated to that of its European competition and
features rich materials and elegant appointments, as well as more room
for both passengers and cargo.
'Following in the footsteps of
our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, our all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee is another
proud graduate of our Advanced Interior Design Studio,' said Ralph
Gilles, Vice President - Design. 'We achieved a world-class interior by
using fine materials and maintaining a laser-attention to details.'
An
available all-new CommandView® dual-pane sun roof provides twice as
much glass surface than a standard sun roof and extends from the
windshield to the rear of the vehicle. The front panel may be opened
rearward, providing additional light and fresh air to first-row
passengers. The rear panel, which is fixed, allows light and open
viewing for second-row passengers and comes standard with a power sun
shade.
Right-sized Packaging The vehicle's
114.8-inch wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than the model it replaces
and contributes to an overall vehicle length that is 1.8 inches longer
than the prior model. The longer wheelbase creates more interior room
and gives passengers an additional 4 inches of rear-seat knee and leg
room. The vehicle also is 3 inches wider for improved handling and
packaging.
Larger front door openings (1.9 inches wider; 2
inches higher) and rear doors open 78 degrees compared to current
models (67 degrees) for better access to the interior.
Inside,
premium seating includes room for five passengers. An available
fold-flat front-passenger seat provides improved cargo storage room
(Laredo models).
For added passenger comfort, rear seats
recline 12 degrees. There also is a 12-degree forward angle to allow 24
degrees of variation.
Cargo volume behind the second-row
provides an additional 6.8 cubic feet of room (36.3 cubic feet total)
compared to the previous model. The well-appointed rear cargo area
includes a storage unit with a rechargeable flashlight and new and
improved grocery hooks on both sides. The spare tire compartment
includes removable dual storage bins for secure storage of muddy gear
or other items.
An all-new power rear liftgate is available for effortless remote up/down convenience.
Classic Exterior Design Every
surface of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee is new and treated for
aerodynamics. This improves fuel efficiency and puts more fluidity into
the design while delivering a 7- percent improvement in drag compared
with the current model. The all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee Cd is
approximately 0.37 compared with the 2009 Cd of 0.404.
'Our
all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is much more refined, focused and
sportier than the model it replaces,' said Gilles. 'It has classic Jeep
Grand Cherokee styling with sculpted athletic exterior refinements for
2011.'
The front includes Jeep's classic seven-slot grille,
round headlamps and trapezoidal wheel arches. The removable lower front
fascia delivers improved fuel economy, on-road performance and off-road
capability. The lower front fascia features a large chromed appliqué
(Limited and Overland models) that showcases available tow hooks.
From
the side, Jeep Grand Cherokee features an athletic, muscular profile.
Black appliqués on B-pillars give the day-light opening (DLO) an
aerodynamic, modern appearance and a sleek profile. Available chromed
mirrors and door handles add to the profile and complement the
full-chromed DLO surround on all models.
Seventeen-inch wheels
are standard and deliver off-road capability, with optional 18-inch and
all-new to Jeep, 20-inch wheels for 2011.
Taillamps wrap from
the rear quarter panel to the back of the vehicle and create a solid
form which achieves more of an upscale appearance. The treatment
complements the front-end design and resonates with the rest of the
exterior.
Jeep Grand Cherokee models equipped with a HEMI V-8
engine have 3.5-inch dual chromed exhaust tips, and those with the
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine have a 3-inch single exhaust.
Premium Performance Continuing
to build on the Jeep brand's legendary off-road capability, the all-new
2011 Grand Cherokee adds premium on-road performance to complete the
package.
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee's premium SUV
on-road manners and legendary Jeep ruggedness is achieved with more
than 5,400 welds in the body alone. Torsional stiffness is 146 percent
more than the current Grand Cherokee and stiffer than the BMW X5 and
Toyota Highlander for improved durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
With
more than 3,700 mm of arc welding and 100 m of structural adhesive to
augment welding, this marks a 53-percent increase in spot welds, a
42-percent increase in arc welds and a 38-percent increase in
structural adhesive.
More than 45 Safety and Security Features The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee includes more than 45 safety and security features.
Standard
safety features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic
Roll Mitigation (ERM), four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with
rough-road detection, four-wheel Brake Traction Control System (BTCS),
Passive Entry/Keyless Go, Remote keyless entry, express up/down windows
for driver and front-seat passenger, seat-belt pretensioners,
Trailer-Sway Control and Remote-Start which is standard on Overland and
available on Limited.
Other standard safety features include
full-length side-curtain air bags which extend protection to front and
rear outboard passengers, seat-mounted side thorax air bags that
enhance protection for the driver and front passenger and active head
restraints which deploy in the event of a rear collision.
The
body structure is all new and designed to achieve expected safety
performance in global markets (new roof-crush standards, side-impact
standards and Euro pedestrian impact).
Connectivity and Infotainment Features The
all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will feature uconnect guardian as a
standard feature on all models (services provided by Hughes
Telematics).
uconnect guardian provides customers with the top
five requested security features. uconnect guardian customers can
access the following:
Automatic Crash Notification - In the
event of an accident, a call is placed and a request for assistance is
dispatched to the vehicle's location
Emergency Call - With a
push of the emergency button, customers are placed in contact with a
trained emergency response specialist during an emergency situation
Roadside Assistance Call - Connects customers to a uconnect customer
care specialist who can connect them to Chrysler's road-side assistance
for towing or jump starts
Remote Door Unlock - Remotely unlocks doors with a simple phone call
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance - Works with local authorities via
on-demand tracking to provide the current location of the vehicle if it
is stolen
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee also features
SIRIUS Travel Link. Giving drivers up-to-the-minute information about,
gas prices, weather conditions, sports scores and movie listings. In
addition, the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee features SIRIUS Traffic,
which monitors traffic in 78 markets across the U.S. and continuously
displays those conditions through the vehicle's nav system. Together
SIRIUS Traffic and Travel Link connect Jeep Grand Cherokee drivers and
passengers to the information they need while on- or off-road.
