2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep has launched its Grand Cherokee into the European market with a starting price of €52,200. This model is currently only offered in Overland trim, the highest available on the American market. Buyers can choose between a V6 and a V8 petrol engine or they could wait for the 225 hp V6 diesel set to arrive early next year. With a Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 under the hood, the SUV has an output of 286 hp and 347 Nm (255 lb-ft) of torque in European spec. Meanwhile, the 5.7-liter V8 delivers 352 hp and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. All engines are partnered with a 5-speed automatic transmission that guarantees decent performance figures. The V6 results to a 0-62mph acceleration time of 9.1 seconds and it can hit a top speed of 206 km/h or 127 US mph (with an average consumption of 11.4 l/100 km or mpg 20 mpg and 265 g / km CO2).



The 5.7-liter V8 does slightly better, pushing the Jeep to hit 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and attain a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph), while getting 14.1 l/100 km (16 mpg) on the combined run. In Overland trim, the Grand Cherokee features active bi-xenon headlights, sunroof, powered tailgate, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, traction control, stability control for trailer towing and seven airbags.



The Grand Cherokee Overland V6 is priced from €52,200 to €63,800 for the V8. The new Grand Cherokee, which measures over 7 cm (2.75 inches) longer and 6.8 cm (2.67 inches) wider than its predecessor, has received major improvements in its exterior and interior design, with superior materials and bigger space for passengers. Buyers may opt for the metallic paint for €850 or the Safety Pack, featuring active cruise control and blind sport sensors, for €1,800.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 at New York Auto Show

The last Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will perform at New York Auto Show which will come in April. And when that happens, it is expected to package the new Hemi V8 6.4 liter with about 470 horsepower and just as much torque. That will be married, according to rumors, with five-speed automatic comes with paddle shifters - SRT first. Couple that to a new adaptive suspension damping, 14-inch Brembo brakes and 20-inch alloys wearing Pirelli rubber

2011 Jeep Patriot

Chrysler has just revealed the first images and details of its 2011 Jeep Patriot, and the compact softroader has received very subtle nip/tuck for the new model year that touch nearly every aspect of the vehicle.



Exterior upgrades include what Chrysler describes as a more "aggressive" front fascia with standard foglamps, a new rear fascia, body-color grille and optional 17-inch wheels. The SUV also gets four new exterior colors, as well as an increased 4x4 ride height. "Ride and handling is refined courtesy of returned steering and suspension systems," said Chrysler in a statement, although specific details are not being disclosed yet.



At the interior the automaker has increased the quality of materials, and the steering wheel integrates the audio/trip controls just like in the new Grand Cherokee.



The 2011 Jeep Patriot will be offered with front-wheel- or four-wheel-drive, and will be available in three configurations – Sport, Latitude and Latitude X. Sales will begin in the fourth quarter of 2010.



Other top features are the 2011 Jeep Patriot model's affordability, fuel economy for its segment and safety features, Chrysler said. (The 2010 model took Top Safety Pick honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety -- provided the vehicle has the optional side torso airbags). Chrysler hasn't announced pricing, but Edmunds experts expect that the base-model MSRP will be $17,795 and predict that fuel-economy will be a combined 25.

New Faces Jeep Patriot 2011

Jeep Patriot which was introduced in mid-July and the country is getting a refresher on the model face in 2011. This SUV will go on sale in the United States in October 2010.

New touches on the exterior grille looks at the color of the body. In addition, there are fog lights integrated in the headlights. At the rear, the bumper is lower than the previous model. Choice of 17-inch alloy wheels with new design make the model height increases 25 4 x 4 mm.

Inside the cabin, improving the quality of materials made with softer material selection for the door panels. The thickness of bearing arms were also added for convenience. Also a new steering wheel, equipped with audio control buttons, cruise control, and hands-free answering.

To support the ability on the field of off-road, Jeep make improvements to the suspension system. Violence by upgrading to get flexibility. At the rear, enlarged diameter stabilizer bars.

Under the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), USA, Patriot has more than 30 safety and security features. These factors make it as one of the best cars in the compact SUV class.

Jeep Renegade Concept (2008)

The advanced propulsion system in the Jeep Renegade concept starts with a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack. A range extender - in Renegade's case, a small-displacement (1.5-liter, 3-cylinder) BLUETEC diesel engine - allows for journeys beyond 40 miles. In fact, the Jeep Renegade concept boasts a 400-mile range.

Renegade's BLUETEC diesel engine generates an additional 115 horsepower when needed, while greatly reducing exhaust emissions when compared to standard gasoline engines. Renegade is capable of achieving an equivalent petroleum fuel economy of 110 miles per gallon, which is four-to-five times greater than an equivalent gasoline-only vehicle.

The all-new Jeep Renegade concept's lightweight aluminium architecture and regen-braking system help to improve overall efficiency, while dual electric 200 kilowatt (268 horsepower) motors propel a very capable 4x4 system - complete with low range and locking differentials -- worthy of carrying the Jeep name.

 Layout: Four wheel drive with low range and locking differentials,Motor: Dual electric,Power: 200 kW (268 hp) x 2,Regenerative braking,Battery: 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack,Range extender: 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder diesel,Fuel volume: 10 gallons.

Jeep Patriot 2009 Car Pictures

Jeep Patriot 2009 front view

Red Jeep Patriot 2009

Optional is an off-road-oriented AWD system that includes low-range gearing and hill descent control. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Fold-down tailgate speakers, leather upholstery, a fold-flat front passenger seatback, and heated front seats are available. New for 2009 is Chrysler's uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information. The new interior includes upgrades to the instrument panel, door trim panel, and center console to go along with chrome accents, a removable carpeted load floor, and illuminated cupholders.

Interior

Jeep Patriot Interior

2009 Jeep Patriot cabin

The 2009 Jeep Patriot gets a redesigned interior. This compact SUV is a companion to Jeep's Compass, but Patriot has more traditional Jeep styling and enhanced available off-road capability. Sport and Limited trims are available, and both seat five. A 172-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard. It teams with a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Available as a credit option on 2WD Sports with the CVT is a 158-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Patriot is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing.

2008 Jeep Liberty Pictures

2008 Jeep Liberty

2008 Jeep Liberty pictures

2008 Jeep Liberty interior

Leaked: 2008 Jeep Wrangler SRT-6 AFD

We where more than surprised this morning when we discovered this Jeep Wrangler SRT-6 rendering at JK-Forum.com. The author of the post claims he got a snapshot of the rendering with his cell-phone from JP Magazine in the Dispatch section of April 2007 issue. The bad news is that, according to information provided by JP Magazine, the ultimate Jeep Wrangler SRT-6 will receive a supercharged version of the 4.0L V-6 from the Dodge Nitro R/T pumping out 415HP and 410 lb-ft of torque. The good news is that the 415Hp Wrangler is nothing more than a leaked April Fools Day hoax… Via: JK-Forum

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Jeep Compass "Urban-Playground" Commercial

As the new Compass “blasts” into town, heaps of trash including, rubbish-bins, bicycles, chairs and I don’t know what else, form up a Transformer-like being, which starts to chase the Jeep. In the end, “Rubishoid” finally catches up with the playful Jeep and uses it as skateboard. Ha, at least someone found something useful to do with the Compass!

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Chrysler Nassau & Jeep Trailhawk – Sneek Peek Video

Yes, yes, yes; we have another teaser! To be honest though, I’ll have to give a few points to Chrysler Group for not attempting to tease us in the usual sketch followed by a “cryptic, front or rear end pic” way. Instead they decided to skip the last part and go the “Youtube” way, releasing a video through their journalist blog, which will surely draw much more attention.

Our friends over at Jalopnik took the liberty of downloading the 31 sec video thus, sparing us a few precious minutes of our time to capture some pics. Accompanied by the rhythms of tribal drums, we not only get the chance to see several teaser pics of the Chrysler Nassau & Jeep Trailhawk concepts but we also get a teaser taste of African dancers. Unfortunately, as Mike Spinelli from Jalopnik adds, you’ll have to dig out your National Geographic DVDs if you want to see some boobie action... Via: Jalopnik

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2006 SEMA Show: Jeep Patriot

Built by Chrysler Tech Center Vehicle Build Shops, the SEMA Show Patriot features a custom roof rack with auxiliary lights and a custom steel bumper which, according to Jeep, is designed to protect the front end while allowing for as much tire exposure as possible. Talking about rubber, this Partiot gets 31" BFG Mud Terrain tires on 16'' Jeep Moab rims supplied by Prime Wheel which actually look quite good on it. Finally, there's a custom suspension which provides over 11'' of ground clearance. Photos via: Flickr

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2008 Jeep Liberty / Cherokee

Jeep seems to be going for "baby Commander" looks for it's next generation Liberty (Cherokee in Europe) SUV, according to a gallery of spy shots shown at the Allpar site. Based on the Dodge Nitro platform, the 2008 Liberty /Cherokee will most probably retain it's predecessors' top of the class, off-roading capabilities.

Let's just hope that this time, the folks over at DaimlerChrysler will try to get a bit closer to the Mercedes part of the family when it comes to the interior quality... via : Jalopnik & Allpar

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2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Grooming Gorilla TV Add

"Grooming" is part Jeep's 2007 Wrangler TV (click here to see "Lizard") campaign that consists of five, "bug" themed TV spots. In Grooming, two gorillas encounter a bug they believe to be food only to find out it's really the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. via: Jalopnik

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2007 Jeep Wrangler 2d & 4d – "Bug" TV Adds

Here at Carscoop we love witty car commercials and I think Jeep has began the add race add with a head start judging from its first 30 sec TV spot for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2d & 4d Unlimited, called Lizard. The add campaign consists of five, "bug" themed, TV spots which will air officially on September 18th. via: Motorpasion

• TV Spot Descriptions
• Lizard opens on a lizard running across the desert floor. It sees the old Jeep Wrangler, faces off against it, then expands himself and hisses to try and scare away the Wrangler. The Wrangler, unfazed, suddenly expands and changes into the all-new Jeep Wrangler and scares off the lizard.
• In Grooming -two gorillas encounter a bug they believe to be food only to find out it's really the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
• In Bird, a hungry bird zeros in on a potential bug snack and painfully discovers the Unlimited.
• In Rock Crawler, what appears to be a bug-like object makes its way through an adventurous tunnel only to surface as the new four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited alongside the all-new Jeep Wrangler two-door.
• Bigger Deffer, which pays homage to Wrangler's place in the beginning stages of Hip Hop music, opens with the words "we ran the streets... and became legendary" set to Hip Hop music and fast paced computer generated images in an urban setting..

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Jeep Compass Funny "Bobbleheads" TV Adds

Jeep came out with new series of TV adds to promote their 2007 Compass, the company's first try at the compact SUV market. All four 30 second TV Spots star Thunderbird styled puppet dolls with bouncing-heads (aka bobbleheads) , that even include a dog. Nice, but I don't think much of the music background, sounds kind of creepy in my opinion.

The multimillion-dollar campaign for the Compass, targets young buyers, aged 22-30, are single, college educated, city-dwelling, and with an average income of around $40,000.

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Jeep stars in newest Tomb Raider Legend game

Lara Croft gets a new set of wheels in her newest Tomb Raider adventure, dubbed “Legend”. While playing the game you get a chance to drive Jeep’s new Commander and Rubicon models in numerous scenes

For more information and to download the game demo trailer, follow this link: http://www.jeep.com/games/tombraider.html

PRESS RELEASE: GAME FEATURES

· Lara Croft evolved! - The dual-pistol wielding heroine is presented like never before with new graphic and animation sets, presenting Lara in the finest fidelity to date.

· Return to the tombs! - Discover and explore living breathing, lost ancient realms that hold clues to the secrets of Lara's past. Physics, Water and Fire systems bring the perilous environments of Lara's world alive, and challenge the player to improvise solutions to obstacles.

· Lara and her foes employ realistically modeled Jeep vehicles in numerous action sequences and cinematics that take place in regions all over the globe. Jeep vehicles and Lara Croft go hand in hand. The rugged determination and go-anywhere-handle-anything qualities shared by both Jeep vehicles and Lara Croft make an unforgettable partnership between the two.

· The Intuitive and Fluid Control System movement allows you to keep Lara in continuous motion; seamlessly handle any obstacle and interact dynamically with any surface.

· Experience the new legend of the Tomb Raider series! - the future of the adrenaline-fueled adventure meets the promise of the next generation gaming systems.

· Utilize strength and intelligence on your quest! - use the grappling hook, an arsenal of new weapons, communications devices, and other tools to achieve your goals.

· Travel the globe to the world's most exotic locales! - explore ancient tombs, treacherous jungles, snowy mountain ranges, and much more...

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Random thoughts: The Frankenstein car age

Random thoughts: The Frankenstein car age

BY the mid 90’s, MPV’s and SUV’s had taken the world by surprise, forcing even moderate companies such as Mercedes and Porsche to succumb in the temptation of presenting a proposal to meet their car lusting consumers needs.

So what if an MPV owner used his car’s seven seats less frequent than a pig takes a bath. Who cares if the most difficult obstacle that a 21’’ rim SUV will pass is the pavement of its owner’s front yard. All that matters is the feeling of uniqueness that these vehicles give to their owners. However, fashion brings sales and sales, saturation.

So now, people think: “Is it worth giving up good road manners and mild consumption for, limited or even worse, zero, exploitation of my SUV’s or MPV’s capabilities? From the moment that sales eliminated the image factor, the answer is NO.

The automobile world has taken the message and its getting ready for the future with a new bread of models. Following the example of geneticists, car industries found the answer in mixing various car-DNA characteristics in order to create myriads of subcategories that promise to satisfy consumers most boldest dreams with the least possible compromises.

The latest example of this category-mixing up philosophy is the European Ford S-MAX with DNA from MPV and hot hatchbacks. Ooh and don’t forget the American Jeep Patriot and Compass models that supplement the Cherokee in Jeep’s triad (!) of compact SUV’s. One is more stylish, one is more capable off road and the other is … well, I believe even they don’t know what the heck it is.

As this is just the dawn of the Frankenstein car age, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if I saw BMW for example, bringing its Z18 concept to life, adding a pint of MPV versatility and a electric folding metal roof top, thus creating the worlds first coupe-cabrio -MPV –SUV called the ZXM 4…But wait, didn’t Chevrolet sort of beat them to that with the "highly succesful" SSR...?

Don’t know about you, but seems to me that car manufactures are trying to make something like a horseradish flavoured, pink coloured, square watermelon…

2007 Jeep Patriot Official Release

Based on the concept first introduced at the 2005 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the 2007 Patriot is Jeep’s second attempt at the compact SUV category, after the Compass.

The Patriot is a more traditional 4-door Jeep wagon, while the Compass is intended as a sporty "hot hatch" crossover like the Toyota Matrix. The Dodge Caliber on the other hand is a combination of these two segments.

The Patriot will use a four-cylinder 2.4 litre gasoline engine and a 2.0 litre Volkswagen-designed turbo diesel engine for the European market. The car will also feature an electronically-controlled all wheel drive system with variable torque between speeds of 25 and 65 mph for optimal handling Jeep Patriot will compete in the compact SUV segment, which is expected to almost triple in the next 10 years, giving the Jeep brand the opportunity to grow with it

Official Press Release: Most Capable Vehicle in its Class

Jeep Patriot is available in three drivetrain configurations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive system, Jeep Patriot also is available with Freedom Drive I and the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package.

Freedom Drive I is an available full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with Lock mode designed to give drivers year-round assurance, as well as the ability to handle rough weather and low-traction conditions. This active four-wheel-drive system is recommended for daily use, including driving in snow and rain. Freedom Drive I features a lockable center coupling, giving drivers the ability to put the Jeep Patriot in four-wheel-drive Lock mode to handle deeper snow, sand and other low-traction surfaces.

The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is an available four-wheel-drive system that makes the Jeep Patriot a Trail Rated 4x4, creating the most capable vehicle in the crowded compact SUV class. The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package includes a second-generation continuously variable transaxle with a low range (CVT2L) that engages when the off-road mode is activated, 17-inch all-terrain tires and aluminum wheels, a full-size spare tire, air-filtration system, skid plates, tow hooks, fog lamps and seat height adjuster. The available Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is recommended for true off-road situations that include steep grades, wheel lift and rock or log climbing.

Jeep Utility From the Inside and Out

Jeep Patriot’s flexible interior gives buyers the capability to do more in terms of seating friends and storing gear. A command-of-the-road seating position gives drivers an added feeling of control. Jeep Patriot has 39.6 inches of rear seat leg room, 54.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat and 62.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the front passenger seat back and rear seats folded flat, giving plenty of room for an 8-foot ladder, skis or two-by-fours from the lumber yard.

World-class Engineering

Patriot features a standard 2.4-liter World Engine that produces 172-horsepower and 165 lb.-ft. of torque. This 2.4-liter World Engine has dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts, which helps optimize the torque curve at all speeds and produces more power, better fuel economy and smoother, quieter operation than engines without dual VVT.

Jeep Patriot also features a standard five-speed manual transaxle and an available CVT. The Patriot’s CVT2 is a second-generation CVT that Chrysler Group engineers calibrated for pleasing engine response and precise ratio control.

A 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine, paired with a six-speed manual transaxle, will be available for Jeep Patriot in key diesel markets outside North America.

2007 Jeep Patriot Production

Production of the 2007 Jeep Patriot begins in the third quarter of 2006 at the newly refurbished Belvidere Assembly Plant. The new 172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine that powers the Patriot is built in the state-of-the-art Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance Assembly (GEMA) assembly plant in Dundee, Mich.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Startech V6 3.0 CRD

262 HP FOR THE GRAND CHEROKEE 3.0 V6 CRD

PRESS RELEASE: The third generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived and STARTECH presents an exclusive refinement program for the SUV. The extensive product lineup is characterized not only by its professional engineering and innovative design: All components also offer exceptional quality. For the 3.0 CRD model with common-rail turbodiesel engine STARTECH offers the new SD6 performance kit and a particulate filter.

Equipped with the new STARTECH SD6 tuning kit the V6 diesel produces a maximum power output of 262 hp / 193 kW compared to 218 hp / 160 kW for the non-tuned version. At the same time peak torque grows from 510 Nm to 580 Nm between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm. The added 44 hp / 33 kW are available for 1,590 Euros.

The STARTECH SD6 performance kit consists of an auxiliary computer control unit that can be installed in less than 30 minutes by authorized Chrysler dealer, thanks to the included wire harness and installation instructions.

With STARTECH SD6 tuning performance of the SUV improves noticeably: The sprint to 100 km/h is shortened from 9.2 seconds for the production car to 8.5 seconds for the STARTECH-tuned version. Top speed increases to 210 km/h.

To make the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD even more environmentally friendly STARTECH offers a diesel particulate filter for vehicles with or without STARTECH engine tuning. The OEM-quality filter for the common-rail turbodiesel V6 is designed to be easily installed by any authorized Chrysler dealer. No modifications to the engine electronics are required. Both engine performance and fuel consumption remain at low production-car levels.

The STARTECH Monostar IV 9Jx20 light-alloy wheels are immediate eye catchers. The striking five-spoke wheels lend the Grand Cherokee an even more exclusive appearance. But that's not all: Shod with Pirelli tires in size 265/45 ZR 20 all-around they also give the SUV even more agile handling with further increased safety reserves.

The STARTECH suspension kit is specially calibrated to the use with sporty low-profile tires. It lowers the ride height by some 30 millimeters and further improves cornering ability due to the lowered center of gravity.

The exclusive looks of the American 4x4 is not only characterized by the large STARTECH 20-inch wheels: The STARTECH designer also created exterior components that are as attractive as they are functional.

The front of the new Grand Cherokee is customized with the strikingly styled STARTECH front apron. Its counterpart in the rear is a custom-shaped apron that features cutouts for the two characteristic oval chrome tailpipes of the STARTECH sport exhaust. The fully stainless-steel exhaust system is available for all engine variants of the Grand Cherokee. It produces not only a more sonorous exhaust note nut also optimizes power yield.

The sides of the five-door are upgraded with STARTECH side sills with integrated LED entrance lights. The lights are activated either with the standard keyless-entry remote or by pulling on a door handle. This STARTECH development makes entering and exiting the vehicle at night safer.

Exclusive interior design is yet another STARTECH specialty, which is also available for the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. The STARTECH accessories range from an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel covered in the finest leather to polished stainless-steel sill plates with illuminated STARTECH logo.