What's New for Every 2011 Jeep Crossover and SUV
2011 Jeep Compass: Jeep is thus far being coy about near-term changes to the frankly unloved Compass crossover/econobox thingy. Last we heard, news on the reworked Compass will come in the late winter/early spring of 2011. Since the Compass is the mechanical twin of the Patriot, one might rightly assume that it will share some of the changes that the Patriot gets for 2011, such as a significantly upgraded interior and retuned suspension and steering systems.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: If Jeep is to thrive (and we hope and expect that it will), it will be in large part dependent on how the new Grand Cherokee does. And so far the model has been selling like something that sells quite well indeed. The offspring of a largely disastrous hook-up, the Grand Cherokee is mostly based on the Mercedes-Benz ML crossover-ute parts set. This makes Daimler-Benz the baby-daddy in this family. Anyway, the new Grand Cherokee is a much improved thing: larger, quieter, faster and more upscale-looking than the vehicle it replaces. The JGC is also the first of the Chrysler LLC vehicles to use the company's new Phoenix/Pentastar V6, here in 3.6-liter form. The Hemi V8 is also available, of course. In the near future, Jeep will produce an SRT8 version of the Grand Cherokee powered by the new 6.4-liter Hemi, and the company will also eventually begin using an eight-speed automatic transmission in the model. For now, though, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a quite impressive mechanical package and an interior that's far better than the company has produced in a very, very long time.
2011 Jeep Liberty: There are no big changes for the 2011 model Liberty. There are four new colors (Blackberry Pearl Coat, Bright White, Bronze Star and Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl) and a new steering wheel and radio and infotainment systems (all with 6.5-inch touchscreens and 30GB hard drives). Midway through the 2010 model year, Jeep introduced the Liberty Renegade line with an emphasis on off-road capability. The package includes skid plates, tire-pressure monitoring, hill-start assist, hill-descent control and unique color fenders, fascia and headlamps.
2011 Jeep Patriot: Jeep says the 2011 Patriot has "aggressive new exterior styling" for 2011. OK. The changes to the interior are, to our eyes, more obvious, with significantly upgraded materials. Four-wheel-drive 2011 Patriots get a higher ride height than before. 2011 also brings new available 17-inch wheels and more importantly, retuned steering and suspension systems. Your newly aggressive 2011 Patriot can be had in four new colors: Blackberry Pearl, Dark Charcoal Pearl, Natural Green Metallic and Red Crystal Pearl. The company's UConnect Voice Command with Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio control is now a stand-alone option on all models.
2011 Jeep Wrangler: For 2011, Jeep is attempting to make this iconic ruffian a bit friendlier and more sophisticated. No, no, don't worry; the company is not turning the off-road champ into some mamby-pamby crossover. It's simply adding a decent interior to the Wrangler. This new, nicer interior will include stuff like heated seats and automatic climate control should you want such niceties. The audio system has a new USB interface and now includes streaming Bluetooth audio. The steering wheel now has controls for operation of the radio, cruise control and hand-free phone. There are more power outlets inside, including a new 115-volt outlet. Stability control, hill-start assist and trailer sway control are standard on all models now. And five new colors are offered for 2011: Bright White, Cosmos Blue, Deep Cherry Red, Detonator Yellow and Sahara Tan. The changes listed above apply to both the two-door Wrangler and the four-door Wrangler Unlimited.
[Source: Edmunds Inside Line]
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