Yes, we have already been discussing it....
not a surprise considering Chrysler had to include it in their proposal to the government...
definitely a dissapointment (to me anyway) on the exterior looks (sell-outs) and not a smart move to make a big deal about it since every decision is being scrutinized. So what are they unveiling, a still gas guzzling SUV... :doh:
Anything more inline with the need to become viable (and deserving of taxpayer assistance).... nope :doh:

 

It looks like they let Nissan design it. YUK! :doh:

 

You know what...I actually like it

 

That looks awesome!

That interior is very nice!

 

I'll take a WK over that any day of the week.

 

I like the interior, but it looks too much like a GMC Acadia to me.

 

It looks like what was left over of an attempted Trailhawk after the number crunchers got done with it.....Lets take a pretty decent looking concept and see how much we can make it look like every other soccer-ute in the world. I hate to say this but Jeep is really starting to lose my respect.

 

Actually; this thing is quite nice. It's supposed to compete with Land Rover, you can tell by the anemnities it has. They've moved the Grand Cherokee up-market is all. It doesn't look anything like the Trailhawk except in some subtle lower-grille work. It's definitely more refined than the previous generation; I want to see this thing in person, to check it out, honestly. My guess is, it looks better in person too.

Just watch the video of the reveal and listen to the stuff that it comes with. This thing is definitely up-market from the current model. The rear end does seem to have some Journey influence; but mostly they've gone back to 90s smooth with the design

 

yeah, its really a nice looking truck. they are definitly playing ball in the big leagues now.

 

Looks like a cross between a kia and a saturn suv.

 

Those A/T tires add a nice touch to it.

I, too, would like to see one up close and personal before making a final decision.

Maybe someone out there can show what this would look like with about a 4" lift).

 

Compass has a big brother "car" now.

 

It really doesn't look all that much different than my wife's 03 WJ. I really wish they would have integrated square headlights for more of the ZJ look.

With fuel economy standards increasing, we only have to look at the anti-recreationists/eviornmentialists wannabees, for the lack of the 'square' look of Jeep today. We're all going to be driving patotoes-on-wheels pretty soon.

 

...Is it wrong that my first thought upon seeing the picture was "how do you mount a CB antenna on that"?

Meh, appearance-wise it looks fairly giant-running-shoe-on-wheels-ish, like every other SUV out there. But I'll reserve my judgment until I see how it does on the trails. The way it looks is secondary to how well it works.

 

I like it, technically improvments a lot...air suspention etc...progress to me!

 

Personally, I love the new GC.....exterior and interior (especially the Overland model) looks really SWEET!....soft leather, real wood, more cargo room, heated steering wheel, power rear lift gate......what is not to like?...
and the lines of the exterior....nice....new 20" tires as well.....


I will be looking to buy when it comes out in Spring 2010....

I'm hoping they will come out with a diesel engine option for Canada and and EV version sometime in the near future....

 

Frosty, I'm sure Canadians will be getting the diesel before US.

 

I must post a retraction and apology to Hoosiermud.

He is correct.

I was wrong here. Anti-recreationists/eviornmentialistsis a good way to describe the group you are after. And upon further thought, you are right. That group is responsible, in part for requesting the watering down of the Jeep brand.

I stand corrected. I will not criticize use the term in the future.

 

Style wise, I think it gives a BMW X5 a run for its money IMO.

 

I was thinking it looked a lot like the X5 too....especially the rear end...maybe a little Lexus RX320 as well??

 

I still say they're going for LR. This is an 07 Land Rover control system, also located on the console. It pretty much has all the same options that the new Cherokee has.

 

But..........the Land Rover used to be a nice square SUV, like a, err, hmm, say the Commander or Liberty!

Now the only one is the LR3. The rest look like goofy aerodynamic Asian junk. Furthermore, when I went to "off road performance" on their site, they show me the fancy electronic controls of how to engage it. Not pictures of axles and transmissions and suspension. Agrrrrrrrrr :doh:

I would discontinue the GC. It is totally unnecessary. Patriot, Liberty, Wrangler, Gladiator, should be the Jeep line.

I love my CJ.

 

I have read all the material on the debut, but did I miss something about a third row of seating? Personally, I don't think Jeep needs a 7 passenger vehicle, but for some it is something they would want.

If the GC is not 7 passenger, then is the Commander really a dead vehicle?

 

They are not going to make any more 7-passenger Jeeps. They are leaving that to Dodge. The Durango will be a 7-passenger vehicle;:smiley_thumbs_up:

 

Some of you like the styling of the new GC, I don't. Looks too much like most of the Asian SUV's. If someone were to debadge this thing the only way to tell it's a Jeep is by the seven slot grill. What's with those horrible headlights? IMHO the GC has not been a good looking Jeep in quite some time but this 2011 design just pushes it even further from what I've always thought a Jeep should like look. I'm happy that my Riot doesn't look like anything else on the road right now and no one can make that claim if they buy the "new" GC. Happy trails to those who buy it and then just blend in with all the other SUV's out there.

 

Happy trails is right. The sooner that thing moves on down the road the better.

 

It reminds me of the Grand Vitara and the rear is just like BMW X5. I can't say I don't like it. It's pretty, although it;s not excactly a Jeep. Where is this Great Indian of the past?

 

If you take a Dodge Caravan and change the sliding door to swing out is it still a minivan or has it become a crossover SUV?
If you take a Dodge Journey and change its swing out doors to sliding is it now a minivan or is it still a crossover SUV?

The same question holds for all 7 passenger "SUV"s.
I find it funny how semantics makes all the difference. :icon_rolleyes:

 

Modified tails; removed center sections:

2 door for the hell of it:

 

exactly. No MORE after Commander.

 

Nice try suzq044, but even as a 2 door it is still Hideous.

Jeep is supposed to lead the pack off road. Not downgrade to IFS and wind tunnel styling to appease suburban soccer mom and dad buyers who what to feel rugged. Let them buy a Lexus. (YUK)

 

I'm pretty sure the Cherokee was already IFS. The wranglers are the only ones without it. As I said, they're going after Range Rover -- which also has IFS. I'm not worried at all in this case. I think the Cherokee will do just fine off-road; the only problem is the expense of repair and modification. However this is again, aimed squarely at those who would want a Rover for less $. It will be just as, if not more, capable than the Rovers (Which are raved about by just about anybody who owns one and actually brings it off-road)

Plus, the main change I did, was the tails; the 2-door I just did for fun as a "SRT" model, without the wide-flares and stuff..