It has been announced that the 2014 Jeep Cherokee will include a revolutionary body sealer. The latter will deliver a tranquil driving experience and at the same will contribute towards enhanced weight-reduction, cost-savings and sustainability.
To be more specific, special applicators inject unique acoustic foam into strategic locations of the Jeep’s body structure. The injected foam blocks additional and unwanted noise which gets inside the cabin.
Additionally, because of the density of the foam it is much lighter than the traditionally utilized acoustic material. The result is weight savings of up to 1.5 lbs. per vehicle, which also effects in an enhanced fuel economy and better handling.
Another good benefit of the newly use material is that it also minimizes the impact on the environment. It was developed with and supplied by Dow Automotive Systems, BETAFOAM™ Renue. In fact, the foam comprises of a soy-based product instead of the usually used petroleum.
Again, because of the lower density of the material, the vehicle requires less of it, and this eventually results in achievement of the desired performance and to reduced cost. Furthermore, the new foam bolsters 10 locations of the Cherokee’s body structure.
They feature the A- and B-pillars and rear wheelwells. Due to its lower viscosity, it also is easier for the engineers to operate with and affords greater logistical flexibility for the plant.
Jeep has announced the new 2014 Cherokee, which will make its official debut at the New York Auto Show. For 2014, Jeep brings the Cherokee name back to North America with the debut of its all-new mid-size sport-utility vehicle.
The exterior is very different from that we are used to see in Cherokee. It combines aggressiveness and bold design. The curved griller, thin headlights and the uniquely shaped front hood give the SUV exceptional style.
There is no information about the powertrains, but probably the new Cherokee will be powered by a 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol and a 3.2 liter V6 for the US market. The Europeans should expect powerful and economical diesel variants.
The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee will be built in the United States at Chrysler Group’s Toledo Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio, and will arrive in dealer showrooms in the third quarter of this year.
Jeep has announced the new 2011 Grand Cherokee UK, which boasts superb material quality, improved fuel economy and nice off-road capabilities.
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK features new turbocharged 3.0 litre V6 CRD engine with 237BHP (177 kW) at 4000RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque between 1800 and 2800RPM. This means up to 10 per cent more power and eight per cent more torque than the engine it replaces.
The engine achieves staggering 8.3 litres per 100 km (34 mpg) on combined cycle and 218 g/km of CO2. From a retail perspective the improvement in CO2 emissions represents a saving of £1 220 in current VED taxation over a five year period compared with the outgoing model.
The engine of course meets EURO5 regulations. The performance is perfect – 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 203 km/h (126mph).
The Grand Cherokee range starts from £36 795 OTR with the 3.0 CRD V6 Limited, while the flagship Overland starts from £43 995 OTR.
Check out the trim levels and pricing, below!
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK front
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK:
All of the following equipment comes as standard on both trim levels:
Sentry Key® Theft Deterrent System
Thatcham Category 1 Alarm and Immobiliser
Active head restraints
Advanced Multi-Stage front airbags
Side curtain airbags
Supplementary side airbags
Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes
Centre rear 3-point seat belt
Child seat upper tether anchorages
Electronic Stability Control
Enhanced Accident Response System
Traction Control
Front seat mounted side airbags
Laminated front door glass
Power locks
Rear fog lamps
Anti-sway damping system
The top-of-the-range Overland version possesses exclusive and state-of-the-art features, which are options on most of the Grand Cherokee’s rivals:
Uconnect navigation system with Media Centre 6.5” touch screen display and 30GB hard drive
Blind-spot and rear cross path detection (Overland only)
Adaptive cruise control (Overland only)
Forward collision warning (Overland only)
Quadra-Lift air suspension
Limited
This specification features a high degree of equipment in all areas: comfort, capability, in-car entertainment, technology, design and luxury:
Quadra-Trac II® 4WD system
3.0 CRD V6 237bhp
Thatcham Category 1 Alarm and Immobiliser
Selec-Terrain™ system
Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with headlamp washers and auto-levelling
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Air-conditioning with dual zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Media Centre with 6.5” touch screen display and 30GB hard drive with 6700 song capacity
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
18” Alloy wheels
Fog lamps
Illuminated entry
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Bright exhaust tailpipes
Uconnect Bluetooth with voice command
iPod® connector with remote USB port
ParkSense® front and rear park assist system
ParkView® rear back-up camera
Leather trimmed seats
Heated front and rear seats
Power 8-way driver and passenger seat memory
Power tilt / telescopic steering column
Alpine surround sound system (9 speakers and subwoofer)
Tyre pressure monitoring display
Power folding multi-function door mirrors
Limited – Options
This trim level can be further enhanced with the following options:
Rear DVD with single sunroof
CommandView panoramic sunroof
Performance pack (20″ wheels with 265/60 R20 performance tyres, performance brakes and sports suspension)
Navigation & Luxury pack (Uconnect navigation system, heated steering wheel and power liftgate)
Deep-tint sunscreen glass
Overland
The standard equipment on the Overland reaches unparalleled levels for the segment, using the most refined materials together with advanced technological features. On top of the Limited specification, the Overland model adds the following items:
20” alloy wheels
Performance brakes with sports suspension
Cargo net
Door courtesy lamps
Premium Nappa leather trimmed seats with contrast stitching
Ventilated front seats
Leather covered dashboard
Dark wood interior trim inserts
Deep-tint sunscreen glass
Power liftgate
Heated steering wheel
Quadra-Lift™ air suspension
CommandView panoramic sunroof
Overland interior detailing
Uconnect navigation system
Blind-spot and rear cross path detection
Adaptive cruise control
Forward collision warning
Pricing
The Grand Cherokee range starts from £36 795 OTR with the 3.0 CRD V6 Limited, while the flagship Overland starts from £43 995 OTR. Optional special paint on all models comes at £670 RRP, while prices for the other options are as follows:
Rear DVD with single sunroof (Limited) £1,700 RRP
Rear DVD with single sunroof retrofit (Overland) £700 RRP
The updated engine range will be presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It includes 2.8 liter turbo diesel for Cherokee, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. The Stop/Start engine technology will be presented, too. Furthermore, Compass and Patriot will be introduced with 2.2 liter turbo diesel.
The new 2.8 liter turbo diesel in Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Cherokee produces 200PS (147kW) and 460Nm (339 lb-ft). The Wrangler will be equipped with stop/start technology (manual model only) and an optional five-speed automatic. (more…)
It has been announced that the 2014 Jeep Cherokee will include a revolutionary body sealer. The latter will deliver a tranquil driving experience and at the same will contribute towards enhanced weight-reduction, cost-savings and sustainability.
Jeep has announced the new 2011 Grand Cherokee UK, which boasts superb material quality, improved fuel economy and nice off-road capabilities.
The updated engine range will be presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It includes 2.8 liter turbo diesel for Cherokee, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. The Stop/Start engine technology will be presented, too. Furthermore, Compass and Patriot will be introduced with 2.2 liter turbo diesel.