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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Videos
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Design:
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Capability :
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee On-Road Performance:
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee's Focus on Customer:
Legendary Jeep® Capability
- New Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system provides height control and lifts vehicle up to 4.1 inches from Park mode to a maximum ride height of 10.7 inches to deliver legendary Jeep® off-road capability
- Choice of three 4x4 systems – Quadra-Trac I®, Quadra-Trac II® and Quadra-Drive® II with rear Electronic Limited-slip Differential (ELSD)
- New Selec-Terrain™ system with Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II offers five terrain settings: Auto, Sand/Mud, Sport, Snow and Rock to match driving conditions
- First application of company’s all-new, flexible-fuel, 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine features an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy, delivering up to 23 mpg (500 miles on one tank of gas), Variable-valve Timing (VVT), 290 hp (216 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm
- For international markets, left- and right-hand drive and a choice of diesel and petrol powertrains will be available
- Trailer-tow capability of up to 7,400 pounds
- Improved ride and handling with all-new platform, including new front and rear independent suspension
Stunning Exterior
- All-new sculpted body and athletic profile define a sleek exterior with aerodynamic finesse
- All-new dual-pane panoramic sun roof (CommandView®) extends from the windshield to the rear of the vehicle. Comprised of two glass panels with power open/close sun shade
- New power rear liftgate for effortless remote up/down convenience (Grand Cherokee first)
- New 20-inch wheels available on Limited and standard on Overland models
- Bi-Xenon High-intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps standard on Limited and Overland models
- Segment-exclusive SmartBeam® headlamps adjust to ambient light and oncoming traffic to deliver maximum lighting; standard on Limited and Overland models
World-class Interior
- Premium soft-touch interior materials for all models, including leather instrument panel and door trim on Overland model
- World-class interior features include real wood and leather, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, four-way power lumbar controls, rain-sensitive wipers, Keyless Enter-N-Go, ParkView™ rear back-up camera and power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory
- Increased storage areas in instrument panel with larger locking glove box and covered center-stack storage bin
- Premium packaging for up to five passengers and cargo
- Larger front- and rear-door openings (78 degrees) for improved ingress/egress compared to previous model (67 degrees)
- More than 4 inches of increased rear-seat knee and leg room (38.6 inches) compared to previous model with reclining second-row seats
- Larger cargo volume (35.1 cubic feet) provides nearly 19 percent more room for gear compared to previous model (29.5 cubic feet)
- Well-appointed cargo compartment with removable dual storage bins inside the spare tire compartment
Ride and Handling
- All-new front and rear suspension independent delivers premium on-road manners with isolated front and rear suspension cradles and variable-rate rear springs that combine to enhance on-road character and ride comfort
- All-new body structure’s torsional stiffness is 146 percent stiffer than previous model and stiffer than the BMW X5, Lexus RX 300 and Mercedes ML for improved durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
- Stiffness achieved with more than 5,400 welds in the body alone. This marks a 53-percent increase in spot welds, a 42-percent increase in arc welds and a 38-percent increase in structural adhesive
More than 45 Safety and Security Features
- Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) includes Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-start Assist, Trailer-sway Control and Hill-descent Control
- Standard full-length side-curtain air bags extend protection to front and rear outboard passengers
- Standard seat-mounted side thorax air bags enhance protection of the driver and front passenger
- Standard Active Head Restraints deploy in the event of a rear collision in order to minimize the gap between the head restraint and occupant’s head
- Blind-spot/Rear cross-path detection system notifies driver of vehicle(s) in blind spots with illuminated icons on side-view mirrors and/or an audible chime
- Adaptive Cruise Control decreases vehicle’s pre-set cruise-control speed when closing in on another vehicle or when another vehicle pulls into same lane (late availability)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system detects when the vehicle may be approaching another vehicle too rapidly and alerts driver (late availability)
- Remote start feature starts engine and activates comfort settings based on ambient conditions by using the key fob while maintaining vehicle security (standard on Overland; available on Limited)
Connectivity and Infotainment
- FLO TV™ offers live mobile TV to consumers with the capacity for as many as 20 channels including CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, Fox News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and more
- SIRIUS Backseat TV™ offers customers programming from Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. The system operates via an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and an additional antenna mounted on the vehicle’s roof
- Uconnect™ Web provides high-speed data transfer and flexibility, combining Wi-Fi and 3G cellular connectivity for a new level of wireless technology. The system transforms the vehicle into a “hot spot” to deliver the Internet directly to the vehicle for instant access to Web sites, e-mail, personalized music, online gaming, photo albums and more
- Uconnect Navigation combines the features of a Global Positioning System (GPS), points of interest, SIRIUS Traffic and Voice Command
- Uconnect Phone is an in-vehicle, voice-activated communication system that allows drivers to talk on a Bluetooth-compatible phone with their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. The built-in phone book’s sync feature automatically downloads as many as 1,000 phone book entries from supported phones, which can then be selected by simply saying contact name. The hands-free option promotes safety, freedom, value
and flexibility - Premium audio system with nine speakers, surround sound and a 506-watt subwoofer
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Customer Focus










