Hoovey689

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Jeep releases pics of 2011 Grand Cherokee getting dirty [w/video]

Well, look what the interwebs have dragged in. Chrysler has released a flood of new photos of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee doing manly things like fording rivers and blazing trails across the untamed desert. We approve. The company also turned out a tasty press release, complete with a few details on the newest version of Jeep's luxury utility. We no longer need to wonder about what the Grand Cherokee was doing bombing around the Nürburgring. Chances are Chrysler was attempting to see just how big of a difference the truck's reworked fully independent suspension and stiffer chassis would handle a serious flogging.

There's no surprise in hearing that the base Grand Cherokee will feature the new Chrysler Pentastar V6. The new powerplant should up fuel economy should return 11 percent better fuel economy than what's currently available, upping the highway figure to 23 mpg. Throw in the standard tow rating of 7,200 pounds and suddenly you've got an SUV worth looking into.

Expect two-wheel drive models to carry an MSRP of $30,995, with the four-wheel drive variant setting you back another $2,000. Hit the jump for the full press release and video.

More Pics:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-...rokee/#2997135

Source/Video:
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/19/j...getting-dirty/

geko29

Interior looks decent, but the outside is atrocious. They were trying to pull off "macho" and wound up with "The Ford Escape's little brother".

TLe2006

looks good inside and out.

bagwell

+1, retains the traditional Jeep styling queues with a nice updated look.

Initial B

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I had high hopes for the new 4Runner, but it is fail.

There's a lot to like about this new GC (and I don't even like Jeep) - looks great and I'm sure it will be very good on & offroad, but (sigh) that stupid left/right slapstick will probably be a dealbreaker for me

PhilipMSPT

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It looks very handsome. Appropriate.

I think it will appeal to a greater audience...

Oleg400

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Has a refined look to it and i like.

Rash

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Very beautiful, kinda reminds me of the new Nissan Patrol for some reason.

Hoovey689

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I actually agree with that somewhat

Chi-town

Looks good for a Jeep, but there is there no honor among thieves?!

First Ford, now Jeep is stealing that rotary **** selector thing from Land Rover...be original.

DustinV

That's exactly how I feel. Beautiful machine.

SLegacy99

A Chrysler product that finally looks good. The Pentastar is a great leap forward for them, however even brand new it is already behind GM who is direct injecting everything. Given the choice, I would opt for the 2.0L Ecoboosted Explorer.

RX_330

This is what the last generation Grand Cherokee should have been.

rpx13

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step in the right direction....id hit it....

MPLexus301

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Looks great IMO...but the Grand Cherokee has always been a good looking 'ute. The current one has been left on the vine for way too long so this is a welcome update.

This looks masculine, capable, upscale and modern - what the 4Runner should have been, but instead they ruined it.