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Jeep® Introduces New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show
New production-intent vehicle boasts stunning exterior with distinct, aggressive flair
Jeep® connects with consumers to name model via online Jeep "Name My Ride" contest
Vehicle also on display at Washington (D.C.) Auto Show tomorrow
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales reach 127,744 units in the U.S. in 2011, up 51 percent vs. 2010
Jeep brand sales increase 153 percent in Texas in 2011; Grand Cherokee up 226 percent in Texas
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever.
January 25, 2012 , Houston, Texas - The Jeep® brand has introduced a
new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand
Cherokee, a unique model with distinctive yet stealthy exterior cues
designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.
Showing the vehicle publicly for the first time this morning at the
Houston Auto Show, Jeep also announced that it has created an online
contest for consumers to name the new production-intent Grand Cherokee
concept. The person who chooses the winning name will have an
opportunity to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
"Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and
distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new
Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look ? one that is edgy
and aggressive, and certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the
road today," said Mike Manley, President and CEO ? Jeep Brand, Chrysler
Group LLC. "Jeep enthusiasts have always appreciated limited-edition
models and the ability to customize their vehicles. This new Grand
Cherokee comes with a unique, 'factory-customized' stealth appearance
directly from Jeep, and is certain to attract interest from an array of
potential customers.
"We plan to garner feedback from consumers at the Houston Auto Show,
and via our online Jeep 'Name My Ride' contest," Manley added. "If the
level of excitement is what we anticipate, this new Grand Cherokee will
be in Jeep showrooms this spring."
In the U.S., Grand Cherokee sales increased 51 percent in 2011 vs.
2010. In Texas, sales increased 226 percent. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was
named "SUV of Texas" the past two years by the Texas Auto Writers
Association.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Production-intent Concept
With the Laredo X package as its starting point, the new
production-intent concept Jeep Grand Cherokee combines a variety of
exterior design changes to create a unique model with an aggressive,
chrome and "blacked-out" look.
The vehicle's grille surround appears in Black, and mesh grille
texture in Platinum Chrome. A Platinum Chrome lower fascia applique´
completes the unique front-end appearance. Black headlamp bezels and a
Black liftgate light-bar continues the "blacked-out" theme throughout
the vehicle's exterior.
The production-intent concept rides on 20-inch tires that surround one-of-a-kind Black-gloss aluminum wheels for Jeep.
Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X package, the
production-intent concept model includes standard leather-trimmed seats,
heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a
9-speaker 506 watt amp sound system with subwoofer, iPod/MP3
connectivity, Parkview™ rear back-up camera, ParkSense® rear-park assist
system, Keyless Enter-N-Go, Chrysler Group's Uconnect hands-free
communications system, and more than 50 advanced safety and security
features.
Shown in Houston as a Brilliant Black 4x4 model, a Deep Cherry Red 4x4
version will be on display tomorrow at the Washington (D.C.) Auto Show.
Jeep "Name My Ride" Contest
Also announced at the Houston Auto Show, consumers now have the
opportunity to name the Jeep Grand Cherokee concept vehicle, via
Jeep.com/namemyride or m.jeep.com/namemyride (mobile site). The Jeep
"Name My Ride" contest begins today. The Jeep brand will compile entries
and narrow them down to three favored choices. Consumers will then have
the opportunity to vote online for the winning name, to be announced in
May. The person who submits the chosen, official vehicle name will have
a chance to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Customers can visit
Jeep.com/namemyride to submit a name for consideration, and for more
information and complete contest rules.
2011 Jeep sales highlights
In 2011, Jeep brand sales increased 44 percent in the U.S. ? with each
Jeep model up more than 30 percent ? while industry sales rose 11
percent. Globally, Jeep sales increased 41 percent in 2011. December
marked the best Jeep sales month since 2007. Jeep Grand Cherokee sales
were up 51 percent in 2011 in the U.S., with more than 127,000 units
sold.
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