By John Mc UPDATED ON MAR 17, 2011 autoblog

New Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 (Facts & Reviews)

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011, named "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS is a complete American icon and a symbol of the manufacturer. This new model keeps the distinctive design of Jeep but with some adjustments that redefine the segment to offer a true duality: the more modern off-road capabilities of the brand and a refinement for the asphalt resulting in a unique driving experience. Among the new features is highlighted the choice of three 4x4 systems, the new Jeep suspension Quadra-Air Lift , Selec-Terrain systems and a towing capacity of 7,400 pounds.

For the 2011 Grand Cherokee was elected the new Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 engine that features an improved of 11% in terms of efficiency, achieving a little over 23 miles per gallon and the capacity of go just over 500 miles with a single tank fuel. Other of the aspects that stands out is the redesign. Its body has much more sculpted lines, its shape is more athletic and the panoramic sunroof with dual panel gives it a more refined touch that complements with a luxurious interior full of soft-touch materials.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee features

If these qualities are not enough, the Grand Cherokee 2011 was named by the IIHS as Top Safety Pick thanks to the more than 45 security features integrated. Among these is the electronic stability control, electronic rollover mitigation, adjustable cruise control, collision warning system, improved response during an accident, Hill-Start Assist, ABS and Brake Assist that helps to optimize the behavior throughout field. Other protective systems that stand out are the numerous air bags, the BeltAlert that alerts the driver in case that do not use the seat belt, blind spot monitoring, secure LATCH, high intensity lights, parking sensor, rear view camera, wipers with rain sensors, remote start, engine immobilizer and tire pressure monitoring system.

The new Grand Cherokee is assembled at the Jefferson plant in Detroit and has a base price of $30,995 for the Laredo 4x2 version, while the Laredo 4x4 model starts at $32,995. Along with these models Jeep will offer the Limited and Overland version that will go on sale in June.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stand out facts

The new Grand Cherokee 2011 came with a new design and technical adjustments.
Jeep really knows how to make SUV's and adventure vehicles. In fact, they were who invented this segment.
The interior was also redesigned and now is more refined.
The dual panel panoramic sunroof provides a feeling of more space and improves the lighting.
Among the new features stands out the choice of three 4x4 systems.
It offers a towing capacity of 7400 pounds for the V8 engine and 5000 pounds for the V6 engine.
The price of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 is reduced an average of $500 over the 2010 model.
The 3.0-liter V6 engine gives it a good power level and at the same time increasing fuel economy.
The seats can be covered in Nappa leather, and regardless of the material they have electric adjustments.
All finishes are offered in both models, the 4x2 and the 4x4, so does the type of motor.
4WD functions are adjusted manually and you can select the type of terrain.
Stands out the electronic stability control, electronic rollover mitigation and the cruise control with adjustable radar.
The new Uconnect Media Center system offers the latest in technology and Internet connectivity to receive TV signal.
The excellent quality of its finishes have nothing to envy to the European models.

Video - The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a MDS system that alternates between the four-cylinder mode when is notrequired so much power and the eight cylinders mode when all the power of the motor is required. This function optimizes the fuel consumption without sacrificing performance when the driving conditions require it.