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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee confirmed for early next year

By Brett Davis |

The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee was launched last week in northern California, with vehicles expected to arrive in international markets throughout the second half of 2010. Jeep Australia says it will be available in our showrooms during the first quarter of 2011.

The new Grand Cherokee will come equipped with their new Quadra-Lift air suspension system, which is said to improve off-road capability whilst providing smooth on-road performance. In addition, there’s a new Selec-Terrain traction control 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 is also fitted, to aid on-road handling and comfort.

Mike Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, said in a recent release, “Unique innovations such as our new Quadra-Lift suspension and Selec-Terrain traction control systems separate Jeep from the crowd and take the new Grand Cherokee to the next level of 4×4 capability. The new generation of the iconic Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers the ideal blend of on-road refinement, craftsmanship, world-class design, improved fuel consumption, innovative features and legendary, real-world capability.”

The new Grand Cherokee will be available with two new engine packages; a new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and a revised 5.7-litre V8.

The V6 will be capable of providing an average fuel consumption rating of 11.4L/100km and emit 265g of CO2/km. These numbers mark a 10 percent improvement over the previous 3.7-litre V6. The new V6 also comes with variable-valve timing which helps it produce 210kW of power and 347Nm of torque, up by 59kW and 33Nm over the previous 3.7-litre.

The V8 fundamentals remain largely unchanged but it now outputs 259kW of power and 520Nm of torque instead of the previous 240/500, respectively.

A towing capacity of up to 3500kg for the V8 model is permitted, while the V6 is rated to tow 2268kg.

Pricing for the new Grand Cherokee hasn’t yet been confirmed for Australia, but anticipate the cost to hover around the current Grand Cherokee price range of $59,990 for the base 3.0-litre TD model to $68,990 for the 5.7-litre V8 Limited.


 

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  • Grammar Nazi

    I’m going to throw it out there and say this is far more handsome than a ML/X5/Q7.

    • Tomas79

      Yep, handsome and very offroad capable genuine 4wd!!

    • HAL

      Throw away, I agree wholeheartedly.

  • smokin’R32

    Have to admit, this is a good looking SUV. And it can actually handle off road to boot!

    • Fenno

      But can it handle on-road?
      Normally Jeeps ride like you’re sitting on a cloud, but find a bend and they have more body-roll than a sumo wrestler.

  • Marty

    I also think it looks really good. I think you might have to check those prices though. $39,990 for the base model doesn’t seem right (maybe for the Cherokee).

  • smashit

    are you sure this car is american? i mean that interior is half decent!

  • Devil’s Advocate

    As long as it doesn’t turn into a mobile BBQ like previous models have been known to do…

  • Roger Ramjet

    That looks decent! It is a bargain at that price too, or are the others just overpriced!

  • Baddass

    It really does have rugged good looks, and is distinctly American.

  • Shak

    This is one yankee i wouldnt mind owning. Good looking, rugged and powerful.

  • Kerv

    Like the shape… has a more purposeful feel to it than the ML or X5. Sharp pricing too.. interesting offering from the yanks

  • Micky

    Say what? The current range does NOT cost $39,990. You are thinking about the Cherokee.

  • Pizza the Hut

    I’ve always loved the look of every model of Grand Cherokee, inside and out. However, though the fit and finish has looked better than the usual American car, the RHD conversion had a few compromises, such as pedals and gear/handbrake levers, but nothing that you couldn’t cope with. The thing that has really disappointed me has been the uncomfortable seats. Too soft and squishy, no support or shape to them, particularly the back row. I hope they have improved for this generation.

  • m2m

    I’d own one no problem. My top 3 would be CX9, Grand Cherokee and Territory. Each have their own selling points, but the Jeep is ridiculously handsome and the only one that comes with a V8 for that kind of money!

  • Reckless1

    There are two really bad negatives with this car –

    1) They’ve dropped the diesel, clearly beacause of the Daimler divorce. You only get gas-guzzling petrols.

    2) It’s a Jeep.

    Pity, it finally looks pretty good inside and out.

    • Andrew

      Maybe they aren’t releasing the diesel first off in the States, it’ll be held back until the international release?

      (Anti-spam word – Ferrari. See the link?)

    • Jim

      They are offering a diesel, it will be released at later date but it is definately coming

  • Dreama

    front looks mean, interior looks a bit ‘square’

  • Army

    Not bad looking at all, but looks like a copy of the VW Touareg. Which is a good thing for Jeep I think.

  • stu

    I have the current model in green but this beast in red is the duck’s guts……..I’m in love