the Grand cherokee may be replaced by a crossover in 2010
http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/bl...new-crossover/
Grand Cherokee Making Room for New Crossover
By Marty Padgett August 13th, 2008
Say good-bye to the Jeep Grand Cherokee--at least in its current, stand-alone architecture form.
Both the Detroit News and the Wall Street Journal report today that Chrysler president Tom LaSorda confirms his company will spend almost $2 billion to retool its Jefferson North plant to build a new crossover vehicle.
The $1.8 billion investment will go to develop a new car-based crossover vehicle that will replace the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Journal quotes LaSorda. The money will go to building a flexible line at the plant and to new tooling, and likely includes development costs for the new vehicle also.
The News adds the vehicle will sport a version of Chrysler's in-progress Phoenix V-6, for better fuel economy.
The current Grand Cherokee rides on its own unibody architecture. What form the new vehicle will take isn't clear, or from what car platform it will be derived, but LaSorda says retooling will be complete by the end of next year and the new crossover will be in production early in 2010.
- 2009 Subaru WRX - 2008 4Runner SportEdition - 1990 Cherokee Laredo - 1970 Triumph GT6 Mk2
at people being surprised that the Commander is getting the boot...at about $40,000 and around 13-14mpg...
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