New York: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - First Live Shots!
by John Neff on Apr 8th 2009 at 9:20AM 
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee live shots – Click above for high-res image gallery
One of the most significant debuts at the 2009 New York Auto Show is undoubtedly the next-generation 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We've just had the chance to see Jeep's new SUV in person ahead of its official unveiling later today, and we're even more impressed with the design in person than in pictures. The clean styling is a departure for the brand, which has lately adhered a bit too closely to its traditional utilitarian box design language. The Wrangler look doesn't work on every vehicle, and thankfully Jeep has softened the Grand Cherokee just enough to look sophisticated, but not so much that it appears incapable of traversing trails. We'll bring you more on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee from its formal debut later in the day, but for now you can peruse our new live shots and the official images from Jeep in the galleries below.
Gallery: New York: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Gallery: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Photos Copyright ©2009 Sam Abuelsamid, Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
MemphisNET 9:27AM (4/08/2009)
Even with one interior shot, through the window no less, and not centered, you can tell it is very RAM-like in material and execution. VERY nice.
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thomas 11:48AM (4/08/2009)
agreed. the interior along with the exterior's strong, high shouldered yet sleek and agile stance i think will make this America's answer to the Range Roveer sport.
Ligor 12:25PM (4/08/2009)
+1
very nice inside adn out
in about 1 yers time my wife's lease on her Murano is ending, this iwll definitely be on the list for replacement. she like the GC but the interior she could't deal with now that concern is gone
ryanol 9:33AM (4/08/2009)
Finally HIDs on a limited....but alas no LED taillights. Why are they always one evolution behind.
If you want to sell a car or truck over 35K you need both.
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Serge 10:17AM (4/08/2009)
The tail lights still look good, even without LEDs... and they can be added later on, who cares. The competition is missing a key feature that is far more important than any lights, in one word... HEMI.
Hardy 10:23AM (4/08/2009)
Funny, I don't recall fretting about my z71 Tahoe lacking LEDs when I bought it.
Jake B 10:35AM (4/08/2009)
Pretty sure whatever Chrysler variant they release of this vehicle will have LEDs all the way around. They have to differentiate their products better.
ryan l. 10:45AM (4/08/2009)
Caddy SRX....check
Acura MDX....check
Escalade.....check
Infiniti FX....check
these are real competition to the limited model and these all have them TODAY.
Like it or not LED taillights are the next "blue headlights"
Epyx 11:02AM (4/08/2009)
Really, light source? People hinge a $35K purchase on the type of tail light used?
Does it light up? Check
Do I like how the enclosure looks? Check
Do I care if red is emitted from a bulb or a diode? Not really
This is like looking at the valve cover and being upset that it is basic black plastic and not the cool steal caps.
I cant get my head around why this matters so much.
Back on post - nice new GC, big improvement. Hopefully the quality matches the new duds.
Serge 11:34AM (4/08/2009)
@ryan l.
While Cadillac uses LEDs to achieve an effect that is impossible to achieve with conventional bulbs, the MDX and FX tail lights would not look much different without the LEDs.
And I hate blue headlights... the dumbest thing next to tinted headlights...
ryan l. 12:17PM (4/08/2009)
I use "blue headlights" to denote HID or Xenon...which are defacto standard items on all luxury cars.
Cars serve multiple purposes most importantly as a method of transportation, but another facet of which also as a status symbol or an expression of an individuals style.
Blue/whitish/HID/Xenon headlights and LED taillights are used to convey status...in the freakin DARK!
At least they didn't put freakin port holes in the front quarter panel. That and euro taillights are two styles that ship has sailed thankfully.
Toledo Guy 1:00PM (4/08/2009)
Who's gonna pay $35k? Only the first suckers, the ones who MUST have the new GC in their driveway. The rest of us will wait a month until the rebates get slapped on.
Z 9:33AM (4/08/2009)
Gorgeous in that silver color...not sure why they chose beige for the press photos. Well done Chrysler.
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Robert112 10:30AM (4/08/2009)
Huuuuge improvement over the last incarnation. The rental company gave me a 05 model after my 94 model was destroyed. Hated every bit of it.
TigerMil 9:35AM (4/08/2009)
as long as it's got a hemi in it.........
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JL 9:42AM (4/08/2009)
looks great!
somehow, it reminds me a little the touareg
it's definetely the right direction for chrysler!!
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Levi 9:43AM (4/08/2009)
Good for Chrysler. All of their interiors, fit and finish except for the Ram have been absolutely terrible. They can't give vehicles away and sales show it. If the Ram and the new GC are anything to show for it, Chrysler does still know how to do a vehicle right. I hope the Fiat partnership becomes fruitful and I hope Chrysler doesn't rest on what it has just yet.
This GC is a great showing of things hopefully to come. More power, Better fuel economy, better performance on road and off, styling that is clean, and what looks to be much better quality. I hope Chrysler can make all of our tax money worth while. With cars like this, I feel at least a little bit better. The Challenger is a joke of a car with only its styling and heritage to rest one. The new Ram and GC are homeruns.
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Avinash machado 9:43AM (4/08/2009)
The fear of the company dying must have motivated the guys to work harder on the interiors
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Auari 10:13AM (4/08/2009)
not really This SUV cost the same and looks WAY nicer
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/6695327/0607_x+2007_acura_rdx+interior.jpg
Serge 10:42AM (4/08/2009)
@Auari
Try again... that looks like a kids space fantacy with button-fever. Not to mention the Limited int he live shots has a full leather dash, not plastic. Anyway, the RDX is painfully slow compared the the HEMI and rides like an ox-cart.