2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee features, specifications, and dimensions
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will come with an unprecedented number of standard features. The “base” Laredo comes with:
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The Limited edition adds:
- 115 volt AC outlet
- 9 amplified speakers, subwoofer, 506 watt amp, USB input, radio with driver memory and hard disk
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
Auto-dimming rearview mirrors (exsterior)- Automatic headlamp levelling
- Bi-Xenon HID headlights with SmartBeam
- Bright color fascias, bright inserts, door handles, exhaust tip, exterior mirrors (with built in turn signals and memory)
- Cargo compartment cover
- Dedicated daytime running lights
- Door sill scuff pads
- Dual pane panoramic sunroof
- Heated front and second row seats
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Rear park assist and rear backup camera
- Premium instrument cluster and memory seats; power driver/passenger 4-way lumbar adjustment
- Rain sensitive wipers
- Remote start
- Security alarm
- Tire pressure monitor display for individual tires
- BlueTooth phone control
- Universal garage door opener
- Bigger wheels
- Premium leather trim seats and premium door trim panel
- (Canadian Limited appear to include standard ventilated seats, power liftgate, and power tilt/telescope steering column.)
The Overland model adds even more:
- Even bigger wheels
- Upgraded stereo system with 6.5 inch touch screen display and GPS navigation (wtih traffic)
- Cargo net
- Wood-and-leather heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats
- iPod controller
- Leather trim seats with edge welting; luxury door trim
- Power liftgate; power tilt/telescope steering column
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels. Information shown is correct at time of publication, and is subject to change without notice. Also see the competitive comparisons page.
| Construction | Steel uniframe |
| Speedometer | 140 mph |
| 3.6 liter engine | Standard on all models. 16 mpg city, 22 mpg (AWD) or 23 mpg (RWD) highway. Regular 87 octane fuel. See the Phoenix Engines page for specifications. |
| Transmission (V8) | Mercedes five-speed automatic |
| Details | Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
| Gearing | 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.0, 0.83:1; Reverse, 3.16:1; Final Drive, 3.06:1; OTGR, 2.54:1 |
| Rear axle | 215 mm |
| 5.7 liter Hemi V8 | Optional on Laredo, Limited, and Overland. 360 hp (268 kW) @ 5,150 rpm; 390 lb-ft (520 Nm) @ 4,250 rpm. 5,800 rpm redline; 89 octane fuel required. Rated at 14/20 mpg 2WD, 13/19 4WD. |
| Transmission (V6) | Mopar 545RFE automatic. |
| 545RFE details | Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, with Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver interactive control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch |
| Gear ratios | 3.0, 1.67, 1.0, 0.75, 0.67:1; Reverse, 3.0:1; Final Drive, 3.47:1; OTGR, 2.32:1; kickdown. 1.50:1 |
| MP 3010 Transfer Case | Optional with V6 |
| Details | Single-speed, for full-time all wheel drive; 50/50 torque split, front/rear |
| MP 3022 Transfer Case | Optional, V6 and V8 |
| Details | Electronically shifted two-speed with 4x4 low (lock), neutral, full-time active 4x4 gears; 2.72:1 low range |
| Front Differential | Conventional; 7.7 inch ring gear diameter; ratios, 3.06:1 with V6, 3.47:1 with V8 |
| Rear Differential | Conventional; 8.4 inch ring gear diameter on V6, 8.9 inch on V8. Axle ratios, 3.06:1 3.6-liter engine; 3.47:1 5.7-liter engine |
| Optional rear differential | Electronic limited-slip (late availability), optional on V8 4x4 with MP3022 transfer case; Same ring gear diameter, 3.47:1 axle ratio |
| Alternator | 160-amp on Laredo; 180-amp on Limited and Overland. 220 amp may be on some cars depending on options. |
| Battery | Group 65 maintenance-free 700CCA |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee* | 2009 Grand Cherokee | 2008 Liberty* | Wrangler Rubicon | Toyota, Honda, GM | |
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| Approach Angle | 35.9 | 32.3 | 39.1 | 44.3 | see |
| Departure Angle | 29.2 | 27.5 | 32.1 | 40.4 | the |
| Breakover Angle | 25.1 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 25.5 | comparisons |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 - 10.7 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 10 | page |
| MPG (4WD V6) | 16/22 | 17/21 | 18/22 | 17/19 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Quadra-Lift and air dam removed. Liberty figures are with the air dam removed.
| Jeep V6 | Jeep V8 | ML350 Diesel | Pilot | TrailBlazer | 4Runner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 290 | 360 | 250 | ||||||
| Torque | 260 | 390 | 253 | ||||||
| 2WD mpg | 16/22 | 13/19 | 17/23 | 17/23 | 14/20 | 16/21 | |||
| Canada: L/100km | 13.1 / 9.1 | 16.3 / 10.5 | similar | ||||||
| AWD mpg | 16/22 | 13/19 | 16/22 | 14/20 | 16/20 | ||||
| (Competitors: 2010 figures. 2011 G.C. Hemi mileage is identical to 2010.) | |||||||||
| DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES | ACCOMMODATIONS | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.8 (2915) | Seating Capacity, Front/Second | 2/3 | |
| Track, Front | 63.9 (1623) | Front Seat | ||
| Track, Rear | 64.1 (1627) | Head Room | 40.0 (1015.8) | |
| Overall Length | 189.8 (4821.8) | Leg Room | 40.3 (1024.5) | |
| Overall Width (Width at Mirrors) | 84.8 (2154) | Shoulder Room | 58.6 (1488.6) | |
| Body Width | 76.3 (1937.6) | Hip Room | 57.0 (1450) | |
| Overall Height (at Roof Rail / at Antenna) | 69.4 (1761.8) / 71.7* (1820.8) *A reader says “77, not 71.7” | Seat Travel | 11.4 (290) | |
| Load Floor Height (Std Susp. / Air Susp) | 32.4 (821.9) / 31.9 (810.5) | SAE Volume | 54.7 cu. ft. (1.55 cu. m) | |
| Sill Step Height (Std Susp. / Air Susp) | 20.5 (521.1) / 20.2 (513.5) | Rear Seat | ||
| Ground Clearance* | 8.7 (220.0) / 11.6 (296.0) | Head Room | 39.3 (999) | |
| Chassis (Fuel Tank)* | 9.5 (241.7) / 12.5 (317.7) | Leg Room | 38.6 (980) | |
| Front Axle* | 8.5 (216.7) / 11.5 (292.7) | Shoulder Room | 58.0 (1474.3) | |
| Rear Axle* | 10.2 (258.3) / 13.2 (334.3) | Hip Room | 56.5 (1435.2) | |
| Approach Angle* (air-dam off) | 26.3 degrees / 35.9 degrees | Knee Clearance | 4.3 (110.0) | |
| Ramp Breakover Angle* | 19.0 degrees / 25.1 degrees | Couple | 34.6 (880) | |
| Departure Angle* | 26.4 degrees / 29.2 degrees | SAE Volume | 50.9 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m) | |
| Frontal Area | 31.0 sq. ft. (2.88 sq. m) | Cargo Volume | ||
| Drag Coefficient | Approximately 0.37 | Behind Rear Seat | 36.3 cu. ft. (1.03 cu. m) | |
| Aero | 11.6 (cd x cross-sectional area) | Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.6 gal. (93.1L) |
* (with P245/70R17 Tire and 3.6L Engine) (Std Susp. / Air Susp Pos#2) -- 195 mm front axle on 4x4 in late literature
| WEIGHTS (Estimates) | MODEL | ENGINE | GVWR(a) lbs. (kg) | CURB WEIGHT(b) lbs. (kg) | PAYLOAD(c) lbs. (kg) |
| 2WD | Laredo | 3.6-liter 5.7-liter | 6500 (2948) 6500 (2948) | 4470 (2028) 4780 (2169) | 2030 (920) 1720 (780) |
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| Limited | 3.6-liter 5.7-liter | 6500 (2948) 6500 (2948) | 4600 (2087) 4920 (2232) | 1900 (860) 1580 (715) | |
| Overland | 5.7-liter | 6500 (2948) | 4920 (2232) | 1580 (715) | |
| 4WD | Laredo | 3.6-liter 5.7-liter | 6500 (2948) 6500 (2948) | 4660 (2114) 5020 (2278) | 1840 (835) 1480 (670) |
| Limited | 3.6-liter 5.7-liter | 6500 (2948) 6800 (3084) | 4850 (2201) 5150 (2336) | 1650 (750) 1660 (750) | |
| Overland | 5.7-liter | 6800 (3084) | 5210 (2364) | 1590 (720) | |
| (a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. (b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant. (c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo, and options, rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. (5kg). | |||||
Weight Distribution (Front/Rear)
| MODEL | ENGINE | 2WD | 4WD |
| Laredo | 3.6-liter 5.7-liter | 51/49 54/46 | 53/47 55/45 |
| Limited | 3.6-liter 5.7-liter | 51/49 53/47 | 52/48 54/46 |
| Overland | 5.7-liter | 54/46 | 54/46 |
Chassis specifications
| BODY | |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear drive; 4x4 has transfer case with full time four wheel drive |
| Front suspension | Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, upper- and lower-control arms (ìAî arms), stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link. |
| Steering Type | Power rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio | 18.9:1 on center, 15.7:1 at full lock |
| Turn Circle | 37.1 ft. (11.3 m) (lock-to-lock steering wheel rotations: 3.67) |
| Front brakes | 12.9 x 1.2 (328 x 30) vented disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS; 282 square inches swept area |
| Rear brakes | 12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABS(b); 257 square inches swept area |
| Power Assist | Single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| Notes | Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock, may differ with optional tires and wheels. Three-channel ABS standard on 4x2. Four-channel ABS standard on 4x4. |
| Standard Laredo Tires | P245/70R17 - Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season — OWL Optional - 685 revs/mile |
| Standard Limited tires | P265/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour Black Side-Wall All-Season — 691 revs/mile |
| Standard Overland tires | P265/50R20 Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season — 690 revs/mile |
| Optional, Limited and Overland | P265/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour Outside White Letter (OWL) All-Season — 691 revs/mile |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum. Laredo; 17-in. x 8-in., Limited; 18-in. x 8-in., Overland ; 20-in x 8-in. |
Trailer towing: all models can tow 3,500 pounds with the addition of a trailer hitch. For towing heavier trailers up to 7,400 pounds, buyers must get the Trailer Tow Group Class IV with the Hemi engine for North America. Maximum Trailer Weight = GCWR - Curb Wt. with hitch - 300 lbs. (allowance for driver and passenger) and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, cargo and additional passengers. Maximum trailer weights shown are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. Tongue weight should be 10-15% of loaded trailer weight but may not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR. Load equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2,000 pounds.
Interior specifications have not yet been released.
Also see the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee competitive comparisons page.
The rumor mill: how did we do?
In general, the rumors printed at Allpar were dead-on. The Pentastar V6 engine reports got the horsepower exactly right.
Ryan wrote in 2009, “Jeep will be moving the Grand Cherokee to the North Jefferson plant, along with the Durango. Both vehicles will be quite different than what they are now. The Aspen will be kicked because for some reason, people still like Escalades better.” He predicted the Pentastar V6, put the new Hemi at 380 hp, and suggested an SRT8. He was close though the Hemi was downrated for the Grand Cherokee.
Redriderbob wrote in 2009, “I broke the word to you guys and gals at Allpar.com that the next generation of the Grand Cherokee would grow in size to cover both the Commander and Grand Cherokee lineups. I also stated that the next Grand Cherokee, Aspen, and Durango would all share a common platform. That is still true. Dodge will replace the Durango in 2012, one model year after the introduction of the new Grand Cherokee. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Dodge Durango will share powertrains as well as chassis parts. The Chrysler Aspen's future is still undecided.”
A new source noted that three engines will be available, with a possible SRT8 model also getting its own engine:
- 3-liter Mercedes diesel (confirmed by Jim Press in 2008 for Europe. In September 09 it may have been replaced by a VM Motori engine.)
- 3.6 liter Phoenix engine (280 hp?)
- 5.7 liter variable-cam Hemi (350 hp?)
The new source wrote that each of these engines will get a five-speed automatic transmission; the Hemi got the reliable, comfortable 545RFE. Phoenix engines and diesels will get the usual Mercedes automatic.
Some more interesting features and options are slated to include:
- “Jeep naturals:” Load-levelling, height-controlled air suspension (optional) and “terrain select” four wheel drive
- From minivans: Power liftgate, video, and ParkSense and ParkView™ rear assist and side blind spot detection
- From Liberty: “Command View®” dual sunroof system
- Satellite radio/phone system
- Adaptive cruise control (which maintains a distance from the next car, as well as a speed)
The usual range of other options should be present (e.g. dual zone air conditioning, skid plates, trailer towing, extra-good audio system).
Jeep will move back to the original Grand Cherokee styling cues (this was partly correct). Aerodynamic considerations have a much higher influence than before. We’re hoping the headlight treatment will disappear — replaced either by the current “big round headlights” or by the original rectangles.
Redriderbob wrote, “It will draw heavy influence from the 2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept [it does]. ... Front grille styling, as well as side profile styling cues will be very similar. The vehicle will carry more chunky and edgy fenders. It will look more like a Range Rover Sport with Jeep DNA on steroids!”
Ryan wrote, “The Grand Cherokee will bring in some Commander qualities and design cues (interior wise) and expect something beautiful to compete with the luxury bound Range Rover.”
Since the new Grand Cherokee is due in late 2010, you might see an introduction at the next New York Auto Show in 2009... or you might not. [This happened]