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All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee Arriving Soon


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MELBOURNE – July 7, 2010: Nearly two decades ago, Jeep reinvented the premium sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment with the introduction of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. More than 4 million sales later, Jeep improves the formula and provides the ideal balance between iconic 4x4 capability and on-road refinement with the all-new Grand Cherokee.

Launched last week in northern California, the all-new Grand Cherokee has already proved itself to be a critical hit. With vehicles arriving in markets worldwide throughout the second half of 2010, the Grand Cherokee is set to be a popular success as well. The all-new Grand Cherokee will be available in Australia in the first quarter of 2011.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers premium on-road performance while maintaining the Jeep brand’s renowned four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand two-speed transfer case and unsurpassed towing capability. It also offers improved fuel consumption and a world-class interior cabin.

The all-new Quadra-Lift air suspension system is a first for Jeep, contributing to legendary Jeep off-road capability and smooth on-road performance. In addition, the new Selec-Terrain traction control system allows the driver to choose the drive system that best matches on- or off-road driving conditions. New front and rear independent suspension systems deliver premium on-road handling and comfort.

“With the all-new Grand Cherokee, Jeep has created the benchmark, premium SUV,” said Mike Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “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 4x4 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.”

Legendary Capability and On-road Refinement

  • Most capable and refined Grand Cherokee ever
  • NEW Jeep Quadra-Lift air suspension system
  • Choice of two 4x4 systems: Quadra-Trac II® and Quadra-Drive® II with rear Electronic Limited-slip Differential (ELSD)
  • NEW Jeep Selec-Terrain system featuring five terrain settings to match conditions
  • NEW independent front and rear suspension systems
  • NEW body structure provides 146-percent increase in torsional stiffness for improved NVH

    Stunning Exterior Design and Refined Interiors

  • Most luxurious Jeep ever with stunning exterior design and world-class, refined interiors
  • NEW sculpted body and athletic profile define sleek interior/aerodynamic finesse
  • NEW CommandView® dual-pane panoramic sun roof
  • Premium soft-touch interior materials
  • Larger front and rear door openings (78 degrees)
  • Increased rear-seat knee clearance and leg room of 981.1mm versus the previous model – knee clearance alone is now 109.7mm
  • NEW available 18 and 20 inch wheels
  • Larger cargo volume behind rear seat provides 11-percent more room for gear

    Powertrains

  • Available with two leading engine options: NEW 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-litre V-8
  • 3.6-litre V-6 fuel consumption is rated at 11.4L/100km (combined) and CO2 of 265 g/km, provides over 10-percent improved fuel consumption compared to the previous V-6 model
  • Variable-valve Timing (VVT) delivers 210 kW of power and 347 N•m of torque for the V-6 engine and 259 kW of power and 520 N•m of torque for the V-8 engine
  • Unsurpassed trailer tow capability of up to 3500kg for V-8 engine and 2268kg trailer tow capability with V-6 engine

    All-new 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine
    Jeep Grand Cherokee features the first application of the all-new 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine. This all-new 3.6-litre V-6 engine is standard on the Grand Cherokee and features an all-new design with double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast aluminium cylinder block in a 60-degree configuration. It features Variable-valve Timing (VVT) and delivers 210 kW of power at 6,350 rpm and 347 N•m of torque at 4,300 rpm, providing customers more than a 10-percent improvement in fuel consumption.

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