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The New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The all new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is here...
 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited |  2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
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Introduction
Built on an all-new chassis, this new 2011 Grand Cherokee has been stretched out to open up more passenger room, mostly in the second row. It's 3 inches wider than before and rides on a wheelbase that's 5.3 inches longer. The result is an additional 4 inches of rear knee- and legroom, according to Jeep. It also promises a greatly improved interior, with higher-quality materials and new features.
Notably, the new chassis has a fully independent suspension, a first for the Grand Cherokee. It's said to deliver an improved ride quality; and an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension can vary the ride height from 4.5 inches of ground clearance at its lowest setting to more than 11 inches at its highest. A variety of four-wheel-drive systems continue to be offered. Under the hood, the 2011 Grand Cherokee gets an all-new 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 as its base engine or an optional 5.7-liter V8 that delivers 360 hp.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger midsize SUV that comes in Laredo, Limited and Overland trims. Each is available in 4x2 and 4x4 guises. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglamps, cruise control, keyless ignition, dual-zone air-conditioning, a power driver seat, a tilt-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel and a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and a CD player. The Security and Convenience Group adds remote ignition, Bluetooth, a cargo cover, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a USB/iPod interface. A back-up camera, a power passenger seat, leather upholstery and a nine-speaker stereo with HD radio, a subwoofer and a touchscreen interface are also available.
The Limited gets all the Laredo's optional equipment plus 18-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, driver memory functions, heated front and rear seats and a leather-wrapped shift knob. The Luxury Group II gets you a power tailgate, power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats. An upgraded media center package adds a navigation system, real-time traffic and 30GB of digital music storage. Big 20-inch wheels are also optional. The Overland gets all the Limited's options, plus special trim including a wood/leather steering wheel.
Optional on the 4x4 Laredo and Limited is an Off-Road Adventure I package, which adds skid plates, off-road tires, tow hooks, a full-size spare and, on the Laredo, hill descent control and the Quadra-Trac II 4WD system. The Off-Road Adventure II package includes all the above items plus different rear axle ratios, towing equipment (available as a separate package), an electronic limited-slip differential and Quadra-Drive II 4WD system. The Limited and Overland can be equipped with a rear-seat entertainment system with Sirius Backseat TV. With that, the panoramic sunroof shrinks to normal size.
Interior Design and Special Features
Inside, the 2011 model is much improved. The real measure of success for the interior is its apparent quality and so far, we're very encouraged by what we see. Instead of last year's heavy use of gray, hard plastic, the new Grand Cherokee features a cleaner-looking dashboard design. Interior room is the other highlight, with the rear seat offering considerably more room than before.
Powertrains and Performance
Every Grand Cherokee comes standard with Chrysler's new 3.6-liter V6 good for 290 hp. The optional 5.7-liter Hemi V8 produces 360 hp. Properly equipped, the JGC can tow 7,400 pounds.
Rear-wheel drive is standard; three different four-wheel-drive systems are optional. The Laredo comes standard with Quadra-Trac I, which essentially functions as all-wheel drive. Optional on the Laredo and standard on the other trims is Quadra-Trac II, which adds a two-speed transfer case, hill descent control and the Selec-Terrain system. This latter item allows drivers to specify which of five pre-programmed settings best suit the present road or trail condition.
Optional on the Laredo and Limited is Quadra-Drive II, which adds electronic limited-slip differentials to both axles. The Overland further gets a Quadra-Lift air suspension, which varies ride height based on driver input or automatically via Selec-Terrain.
Built on an all-new chassis, this new 2011 Grand Cherokee has been stretched out to open up more passenger room, mostly in the second row. It's 3 inches wider than before and rides on a wheelbase that's 5.3 inches longer. The result is an additional 4 inches of rear knee- and legroom, according to Jeep. It also promises a greatly improved interior, with higher-quality materials and new features.
Notably, the new chassis has a fully independent suspension, a first for the Grand Cherokee. It's said to deliver an improved ride quality; and an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension can vary the ride height from 4.5 inches of ground clearance at its lowest setting to more than 11 inches at its highest. A variety of four-wheel-drive systems continue to be offered. Under the hood, the 2011 Grand Cherokee gets an all-new 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 as its base engine or an optional 5.7-liter V8 that delivers 360 hp.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger midsize SUV that comes in Laredo, Limited and Overland trims. Each is available in 4x2 and 4x4 guises. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglamps, cruise control, keyless ignition, dual-zone air-conditioning, a power driver seat, a tilt-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel and a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and a CD player. The Security and Convenience Group adds remote ignition, Bluetooth, a cargo cover, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a USB/iPod interface. A back-up camera, a power passenger seat, leather upholstery and a nine-speaker stereo with HD radio, a subwoofer and a touchscreen interface are also available.
The Limited gets all the Laredo's optional equipment plus 18-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, driver memory functions, heated front and rear seats and a leather-wrapped shift knob. The Luxury Group II gets you a power tailgate, power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats. An upgraded media center package adds a navigation system, real-time traffic and 30GB of digital music storage. Big 20-inch wheels are also optional. The Overland gets all the Limited's options, plus special trim including a wood/leather steering wheel.
Optional on the 4x4 Laredo and Limited is an Off-Road Adventure I package, which adds skid plates, off-road tires, tow hooks, a full-size spare and, on the Laredo, hill descent control and the Quadra-Trac II 4WD system. The Off-Road Adventure II package includes all the above items plus different rear axle ratios, towing equipment (available as a separate package), an electronic limited-slip differential and Quadra-Drive II 4WD system. The Limited and Overland can be equipped with a rear-seat entertainment system with Sirius Backseat TV. With that, the panoramic sunroof shrinks to normal size.
 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Interior |  2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Rear Interior |
Interior Design and Special Features
Inside, the 2011 model is much improved. The real measure of success for the interior is its apparent quality and so far, we're very encouraged by what we see. Instead of last year's heavy use of gray, hard plastic, the new Grand Cherokee features a cleaner-looking dashboard design. Interior room is the other highlight, with the rear seat offering considerably more room than before.
Powertrains and Performance
Every Grand Cherokee comes standard with Chrysler's new 3.6-liter V6 good for 290 hp. The optional 5.7-liter Hemi V8 produces 360 hp. Properly equipped, the JGC can tow 7,400 pounds.
Rear-wheel drive is standard; three different four-wheel-drive systems are optional. The Laredo comes standard with Quadra-Trac I, which essentially functions as all-wheel drive. Optional on the Laredo and standard on the other trims is Quadra-Trac II, which adds a two-speed transfer case, hill descent control and the Selec-Terrain system. This latter item allows drivers to specify which of five pre-programmed settings best suit the present road or trail condition.
Optional on the Laredo and Limited is Quadra-Drive II, which adds electronic limited-slip differentials to both axles. The Overland further gets a Quadra-Lift air suspension, which varies ride height based on driver input or automatically via Selec-Terrain.
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