2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee to be built in US from May

By Matt Brogan | March 31st, 2010

As Chrysler works to restore its model line-up, it has today announced that it will begin building the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detriot from May.

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said today that first sales of the new model will begin in July, and that the Chrysler Group plans to refresh or replace all of its current model line-up by the end of 2012.

Marchionne went on to say that the new model would feature “an attention to quality that is probably unprecedented in Chrysler”.

The current Jeep Grand Cherokee was the brand’s second highest volume seller last year, comprising 22 per cent of Jeep’s total volume.

The new Grand Cherokee will be available with a choice of Chrysler’s all-new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6, or existing 5.7-litre Hemi V8 petrol engines. A turbo-diesel-powered variant is also expected.

Based on a platform derived from the current Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV, the new Grand Cherokee will be noticeably stiffer than its predecessor and will likely feature air suspension and Chrysler’s Selec-Terrain transmission control system.

Pricing is expected to start at USD$30,000 (AUD$32,630).

Valet Dabess

teh back looks a bit like a bimmer and the front reminded me of a range rover

Robin of Locksley

I think you’ll find a few spelling mistakes in your post Valet Dabess. I tend to disagree with your overall comment about looking like a Range Rover from the front it looks more like the Ssangyong!

Martin

Now let’s not say things we can’t take back. Nothing looks as bad as a SsangYong.

I think this looks alright. It’s not ground breaking, but it doesn’t look bad, exactly.

Handsome Al

They should do some evolution on the grill, make it more modern somehow.. it is out of proportion..

nick

Americans love their chrome though.

chromagnon

i love chromes, they’re shiny

Shak

Tell that to BMW. This is a good looking car for its class, but then gain American build quality really aint that much better than, say Korean.

Hung Low

Good conservative looking Suv, hope the American build will keep its till now good reputation!

Tomas79

IT is an evolotion on the original Jeep willies grill!!

Andrew Juma

Now I am not the only person who takes the attention to detail promise with a large pint of salt. American cars are not exactly synonymous with quality. Why, I have no idea.