2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Nearly two decades ago, Jeep entered the premium SUV segment with the first Grand Cherokee.
Now, more than 4 million sales later, an all-new Grand Cherokee brings legendary Jeep
capability with improved on-road dynamics courtesy of new independent front and rear
suspension systems and a new body structure.
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The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in three models: Laredo, Limited and
Overland. CommandView, a new dual-pane panoramic sunroof, extends from the windshield to
the rear of the vehicle. Interior design is highlighted by premium soft-touch interior
materials for all models. The interior provides more than four inches of increased
rear-seat knee and leg room, and 17 percent more cargo volume.
For 2011, the Jeep Grand Cherokee features an all-new 290-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine that
boasts an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy and delivers up to 23 mpg and more than
500 miles on one tank of gas. The all-new flexible-fuel engine is standard on the Grand
Cherokee, and features Variable-valve Timing (VVT), double overhead camshafts and an
aluminum cylinder block. Capability highlights include a choice of three 4×4 systems, new
Jeep Quadra-Lift Air Suspension and Selec-Terrain systems, and towing capability of 7,400
pounds.
Numerous advanced technology features are offered, including live mobile TV (FLO TV),
SIRIUS Backseat TV and Uconnect Web, which transforms the vehicle into a “hot spot” to
deliver the Internet directly to the vehicle. More than 45 safety and security features are
available including standard Active Head Restraints, full-length side-curtain and
seat-mounted side thorax air bags, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Roll
Mitigation, Hill-start Assist and Trailer-sway Control. A Blind-spot/Rear Cross-path
detection system and Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning are
offered.
ParkView rear back-up camera provides a wide-angle view of the area immediately behind the
vehicle, giving the driver greater peace of mind before reversing. It contains a grid line
to aid the driver when maneuvering into parking spaces or narrow areas and also aids in
lining up a trailer to the vehicle’s trailer hitch, when so equipped. Rear Cross Path (RCP)
warns drivers backing out of parking spaces of traffic moving toward their vehicle.
Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM) informs drivers when tire pressure is too low. Trailer-sway
Control (TSC) reduces trailer sway and improves handling in adverse towing conditions
caused by crosswinds and traffic. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has also received a Top Safety
Pick award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) – the highest rating the
organization bestows.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×2 pricing starts at $30,995 – $495 lower than the
outgoing model. Laredo 4×4 pricing starts at $32,995 – $465 lower than the outgoing model.
