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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Aug 14th
The Jeep Grand Cherokee might be taken as a sign that urban sprawl is consuming our wilderness. As the rugged spaces fall prey to the bulldozers, the vehicles designed to tackle uncharted terrain must evolve to fit the changing environment. Thus, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, redesigned for 2011, is more civilized and luxurious than ever.
With its new, smooth lines, the Grand Cherokee doesn’t look “Trail Rated,” but it’s still a capable off-roader. Jeep has combined on-road stability and off-road ability into a single package, and improved the Grand Cherokee’s safety, luxury and styling at the same time. New, more efficient engines, a terrain-management system similar to Land Rover’s and an new air suspension round out the package. More >
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jan 20th
Although it lacks the iconic status of the Wrangler, Jeep’s Grand Cherokee remains a vital part of the lineup. It’s the Jeep most people are more likely to have met, after all. It’s got the same off-road capable design as anything else with a seven-slot grille, but the comfortable, domesticated Grand Cherokee is most likely to be found prowling the suburbs instead of the backwoods. Its civilized appointments and excellent poor-weather handling have made it a favorite among mid-size SUVs.
In 2004 the Grand Cherokee got a redesign, with an all-new, boxier face, better-handling suspension and the powerful HEMI V8 under the hood. For 2005 this familiar SUV remains the same, with the addition of stability enhancements and slightly improved fuel efficiency. More >
2006 Jeep Commander
Dec 31st
When designing its new large SUV, Jeep knew it had to back up the vehicle with some obvious heritage. After all, the venerable Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Range Rover would likely be among its competitors, size-wise and ability-wise. Taking inspiration from the Grand Wagoneer was the obvious choice; that V8-powered off-roader is almost as much of an icon as the Wrangler. Unfortunately, wood paneling just isn’t fashionable these days. With a modern-day Wagoneer out, Jeep moved on to its next most-recognizable product, and that’s why the 2006 Commander bears more than a passing resemblance to the Cherokee of the 1980s.
Slotting into the lineup above the Grand Cherokee but not much bigger physically, the Commander is large and luxurious without sacrificing Jeep’s “Trail Rated” off-roading capabilities. Three-row seating offers seven-passenger capacity, and while it’s still a truck at heart, the Commander offers a decent amount of luxury as well. More >