| Introduced for the 1993 model year, the Jeep Grand | | | | electronic roll mitigation, hill start assist and trailer |
| Cherokee has been the flagship model for the Jeep | | | | sway control are included. You will notice a cleaner |
| fleet, though in recent years it has shared top billing | | | | cabin design with soft touch materials replacing hard |
| with the Jeep Commander. When compared to the | | | | plastic, a dual-pane panoramic sun roof, and in-dash |
| regular Jeep Cherokee, the Grand Cherokee has | | | | amenities such as Uconnect phone for hands-free |
| always been much more refined, enjoyed by people | | | | calling, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio |
| whose cars included Mercedes, Lexus and BMW. | | | | controls and satellite radio. |
| Over the course of time, the Grand Cherokee has | | | | New Engine |
| slipped, failing to keep up with the top models in its | | | | Under the hood, the Grand Cherokee enjoys the first |
| segment, with SUVs from the European and | | | | application of Chrysler's all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine, |
| Japanese brands offering better quality and durability. | | | | offering an 11 percent increase in fuel economy and |
| That fact has been a hard one for Jeep to swallow | | | | 500 mile driving range. That 290 horsepower engine is |
| as the brand directly descends from the first mass | | | | paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. |
| produced off-road vehicles, Willys MB US Army Jeep, | | | | Standard towing capacity is 5,700 pounds with the |
| used in World War II. | | | | 4x2 model or 5,900 pounds with the base 4x4. |
| Fresh Product | | | | Optionally, a 5.7-liter V-8 pounds out 357 horsepower |
| The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a clean break | | | | and increases towing to 6,500 pounds when properly |
| from previous models although its looks are more of | | | | equipped. |
| an evolution than a revolution. Four inches longer than | | | | Laredo, Limited and Overland trim levels give |
| the 2010 edition, the new Jeep resolves an important | | | | customers a variety of packages to choose from. All |
| customer complaint: lack of rear legroom. Jeep took | | | | models make use of the new, independent front and |
| those extra four inches and used them to extend leg | | | | rear suspension systems which Jeeps says, |
| room for the rear seating passengers, a noticeable | | | | "...contribute to on-road refinement." |
| change that will help make this vehicle competitive | | | | Lower Price |
| once again. Importantly, you should still be able to fit | | | | In addition to the numerous changes offered, Jeep |
| your Grand Cherokee in your garage. | | | | set the base price for the Grand Cherokee at |
| Other improvements can be found throughout the | | | | $30,995, which is several hundred dollars lower than |
| cabin as well as under the hood. | | | | the outgoing model. Fully equipped, the Grand |
| Inside, numerous updates were made, quite a few of | | | | Cherokee will be priced in the mid-40s, in the same |
| those changes were safety related. Active head | | | | neighborhood of comparable Mercedes, BMW and |
| restraints, full-length side curtain airbags and seat | | | | Lexus models. |
| mounted thorax airbags are standard, stability control, | | | | |