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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Easton PA
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The Grand Cherokee is due for launch in May 2010 (ahead of the original July 2010 date); pilots were built in late 2008 for crash testing, ride/handling tests, and HVAC refinement. The final production-intent vehicle was built in January 2009.
Ralph Gilles said that the platform was co-developed with Mercedes (as opposed to being an adaption of the ML as Jim Press implied); the body structure is stiffer than the Mercedes ML.
An Alfa Romeo-based Grand Cherokee has been all but confirmed; below is an artist's representation of how hit may appear.
The Alfa might only be sold in export markets, where Fiat and Alfa Romeo are mainstream brands with heavy dealer, service, and parts support; or it might be sold in the US as well, adding an "import brand" stamp to those who positively will not buy an American vehicle. An extended version, dubbed the Dodge Durango (possibly Dodge Magnum), was also planned; this would go beyond the old Jeep Commander idea and provide minivan-like interior space.
The new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will deliver better on-road performance and, despite having more power, up to 11% better gas mileage from its Pentastar V6. The new Quadra-Lift air suspension system with the Selec-Terrain system allows the driver to choose the drive system that best matches on- or off-road driving conditions (or go with "automatic").
The Grand Cherokee is due for launch in May 2010 (ahead of the original July 2010 date); pilots were built in late 2008 for crash testing, ride/handling tests, and HVAC refinement. The final production-intent vehicle was built in January 2009.
Ralph Gilles said that the platform was co-developed with Mercedes (as opposed to being an adaption of the ML as Jim Press implied); the body structure is stiffer than the Mercedes ML.
An Alfa Romeo-based Grand Cherokee has been all but confirmed; below is an artist's representation of how hit may appear.
The Alfa might only be sold in export markets, where Fiat and Alfa Romeo are mainstream brands with heavy dealer, service, and parts support; or it might be sold in the US as well, adding an "import brand" stamp to those who positively will not buy an American vehicle. An extended version, dubbed the Dodge Durango (possibly Dodge Magnum), was also planned; this would go beyond the old Jeep Commander idea and provide minivan-like interior space.
The new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will deliver better on-road performance and, despite having more power, up to 11% better gas mileage from its Pentastar V6. The new Quadra-Lift air suspension system with the Selec-Terrain system allows the driver to choose the drive system that best matches on- or off-road driving conditions (or go with "automatic").
If you would like to schedule a test drive for the all new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee please fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as the vehicle reaches our lot.
The base engine is a flexible-fuel 3.6-liter V-6 engine pumping out 280
horsepower (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 N?m) @ 4,800 rpm -
an improvement of 70 hp and 25 lb-ft over the current 3.7 liter V6.
Despite that, and a heavier vehicle (4,470 lb vs 4,261 lb), gas mileage
should be 11% higher.
The 3.6-liter V-6 engine is a completely new, state of the art design with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast aluminum cylinder block with variable-valve timing (VVT). Gas mileage is better than the Toyota 4Runner and similar to the less off-road-worthy Honda Pilot.
The Phoenix V6 comes with the Mercedes W5A580 five-speed automatic, which has adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control. The gas tank has been increased to a 24.6 gallon capacity, which allows for a range of around 500 miles.
The optional Hemi V8 engine now delivers 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. of torque (520 N?m) @ 4,250 rpm; it uses cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing to increase mileage. The Hemi is coupled to the reliable, smooth Chrysler-designed 545RFE five-speed automatic transmission, which has a sixth forward speed for highway kickdown. The premium Overland 4x4 weighs around 5,210 lb, an increase of 320 lb over the 2008 Overland.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee's trailer towing capability is up to 7,400 pounds on rear wheel drive models equipped with the HEMI V-8 engine.
As in the past, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in left- and right-hand drive with either diesel or petrol powertrains for international sale.
The Quadra-Lift system features five height settings for optimum ride performance:
* Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.1 inches of clearance for better aerodynamics during on-road driving
* Off-road 1: Lifts the vehicle an additional 1.5 inches to clear obstacles (9.6 inches)
* Off-road 2: 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 includes four-corner air springs; it operates automatically, or via console controls.
The new Selec-Terrain? traction control system lets customers choose the off-road setting; it 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 control dial allows the driver to choose from five driving conditions:
* Sand/Mud: Traction control and Quadra-Lift operate with sensitive response to wheel spin, and torque is tuned for optimal performance
* Sport: Provides enhanced on-road "fun-to-drive" capability
* 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
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 light-weight single-speed case is both proven and highly efficient for enhanced fuel economy.
Quadra Trac II's two-speed transfer case uses sensors to determine tire slip 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% of available torque is instantly routed to the axle with the most traction. Selec-Terrain is standard with Quadra Trac II and Quadra Drive II.
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.
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.
Engineers will conduct approximately 7.5 million customer-equivalent miles for durability and reliability testing of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Testing and validation in various climates include road trips to a variety of locations including Yucca, Arizona, Baudette, Minn. and Morgantown, West Virginia. A full battery of lab testing will include full-frame fatigue testing, door-slam testing and a road-test simulator.
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through more than 244 hours of wind noise and aerodynamic evaluations in Chrysler LLC's state-of-the-art aerodynamic and acoustic test facility in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Reliability and quality were achieved through extensive validation testing in developing the Jeep Grand Cherokee's all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine. More than 3.3 million customer-equivalent miles were recorded on engine dynamometers prior to production. Severity testing was increased 50% versus previous Chrysler V-6 engines - which have generally had strong durability - to accommodate high-load applications including trailer-towing.
The reduction of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) was a key objective for every component during the design phase of the engine and was achieved by utilizing an advanced computer-aided engineering technique.
The use of a Quality Assurance Fixture (QAF) assures a high level of compliance at the start of production. The QAF allows engineers to look at the interior of the vehicle on a "simulated perfect body" which is a milled aluminum shell where all attachment points are matched exactly to CATIA modeling earlier in the program. This allows changes and design improvements earlier in the manufacturing process.
The company also employs techniques of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), which is folding in "voice of the customer" data along with lessons learned to ensure that every vehicle is of the highest quality. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the first new vehicle to have more than 100 DFSS projects.
The 3.6-liter V-6 engine is a completely new, state of the art design with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast aluminum cylinder block with variable-valve timing (VVT). Gas mileage is better than the Toyota 4Runner and similar to the less off-road-worthy Honda Pilot.
The Phoenix V6 comes with the Mercedes W5A580 five-speed automatic, which has adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control. The gas tank has been increased to a 24.6 gallon capacity, which allows for a range of around 500 miles.
The optional Hemi V8 engine now delivers 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. of torque (520 N?m) @ 4,250 rpm; it uses cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing to increase mileage. The Hemi is coupled to the reliable, smooth Chrysler-designed 545RFE five-speed automatic transmission, which has a sixth forward speed for highway kickdown. The premium Overland 4x4 weighs around 5,210 lb, an increase of 320 lb over the 2008 Overland.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee's trailer towing capability is up to 7,400 pounds on rear wheel drive models equipped with the HEMI V-8 engine.
As in the past, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in left- and right-hand drive with either diesel or petrol powertrains for international sale.
Quadra-Lift and Selec-Terrain?
The Quadra-Lift system features five height settings for optimum ride performance:
* Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.1 inches of clearance for better aerodynamics during on-road driving
* Off-road 1: Lifts the vehicle an additional 1.5 inches to clear obstacles (9.6 inches)
* Off-road 2: 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 includes four-corner air springs; it operates automatically, or via console controls.
The new Selec-Terrain? traction control system lets customers choose the off-road setting; it 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 control dial allows the driver to choose from five driving conditions:
* Sand/Mud: Traction control and Quadra-Lift operate with sensitive response to wheel spin, and torque is tuned for optimal performance
* Sport: Provides enhanced on-road "fun-to-drive" capability
* 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
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 light-weight single-speed case is both proven and highly efficient for enhanced fuel economy.
Quadra Trac II's two-speed transfer case uses sensors to determine tire slip 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% of available torque is instantly routed to the axle with the most traction. Selec-Terrain is standard with Quadra Trac II and Quadra Drive II.
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.
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.
Engineers will conduct approximately 7.5 million customer-equivalent miles for durability and reliability testing of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Testing and validation in various climates include road trips to a variety of locations including Yucca, Arizona, Baudette, Minn. and Morgantown, West Virginia. A full battery of lab testing will include full-frame fatigue testing, door-slam testing and a road-test simulator.
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through more than 244 hours of wind noise and aerodynamic evaluations in Chrysler LLC's state-of-the-art aerodynamic and acoustic test facility in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Reliability and quality were achieved through extensive validation testing in developing the Jeep Grand Cherokee's all-new 3.6-liter V-6 engine. More than 3.3 million customer-equivalent miles were recorded on engine dynamometers prior to production. Severity testing was increased 50% versus previous Chrysler V-6 engines - which have generally had strong durability - to accommodate high-load applications including trailer-towing.
The reduction of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) was a key objective for every component during the design phase of the engine and was achieved by utilizing an advanced computer-aided engineering technique.
The use of a Quality Assurance Fixture (QAF) assures a high level of compliance at the start of production. The QAF allows engineers to look at the interior of the vehicle on a "simulated perfect body" which is a milled aluminum shell where all attachment points are matched exactly to CATIA modeling earlier in the program. This allows changes and design improvements earlier in the manufacturing process.
The company also employs techniques of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), which is folding in "voice of the customer" data along with lessons learned to ensure that every vehicle is of the highest quality. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the first new vehicle to have more than 100 DFSS projects.