Next-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee spied for the first time
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Lexus Fanatic
The next-generation 2020 version has some big shoes to fill. The current JGC, IMO, despite some spotty reliability, is one of FCA's best vehicles produced for the American market.
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#5
Lexus Test Driver
The current JGC is no better than any previous version... and that is to say it's excellent. There has never been a bad rendition. It has always been a standout for the company- nothing new there.
The biggest trouble here is how long Chrysler has let this one simmer. When was it last fully redone?
The biggest trouble here is how long Chrysler has let this one simmer. When was it last fully redone?
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Lexus Fanatic
So were the Dodge Charger/Challenger and Chrysler 300. They were done on RWD Mercedes E-Class platforms....one reason why, even with wheelbase-shortening from the Charger version, the Challenger is so much larger than either the Camaro or Mustang.
The current JGC also has something that neither Ford or GM offers in competition.....mega-powered SRT-8 and Hellcat options. Ford and GM offered boy-racer trucks and SUVs some time ago, like the Lightning, Typhoon, Syclone, and Silverado SS, but were dropped.
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the current jgc is no better than any previous version... And that is to say it's excellent. There has never been a bad rendition. It has always been a standout for the company- nothing new there.
The biggest trouble here is how long chrysler has let this one simmer. When was it last fully redone?
The biggest trouble here is how long chrysler has let this one simmer. When was it last fully redone?
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#8
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The biggest trouble here is how long Chrysler has let this one simmer. When was it last fully redone?
Last edited by mmarshall; 06-14-19 at 11:35 AM.
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Lexus Test Driver
I respect your point of view, but disagree. The 2011, in many ways, both inside and out, and on the road, was a major improvement over previous versions. When I first test-drove it (late 2010 or early 2011, I think), I was stunned at the sophistication and refinement of the chassis, steering, ride, interior trim, noise-isolation, and drivetrain. For on-road street driving, it was easily the best Jeep product I had ever sampled, hands-down....and that included the larger and more expensive Jeep Commander.
Yes, the 2011 was a big step up. But historically, the JGC has always been a strong seller for Chrysler and has always ranked near the top in comparo tests by the pros. The JGC train of solidness and success has been consistent since it first debuted.
Hasn't needed to be redone, IMO. If it ain't broke.........don't fix it.
Yes, the 2011 was a big step up. But historically, the JGC has always been a strong seller for Chrysler and has always ranked near the top in comparo tests by the pros. The JGC train of solidness and success has been consistent since it first debuted.
Hasn't needed to be redone, IMO. If it ain't broke.........don't fix it.
#10
Lexus Fanatic
That type of old-fashioned thinking cannot be used in modern times. The field of competition is hotter than it's ever been for SUV's, and a car company cannot rest on it's laurels. Such thinking, "if it aint broke..." is what gets companies in deep doodoo. A fine example is similar to what GM did back in the 80's, when "good enough was fine."
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Lexus Fanatic
The WK2 GC is a great vehicle, I had two and enjoyed them a lot (even though the first one had issues) but the vehicle is really outdated compared to modern entires, its time for a new model.
For instance, I love my LS460 and prefer it to the LS500, but I never would have said they just should have kept on selling the LS460. The time for a new model had come.
For instance, I love my LS460 and prefer it to the LS500, but I never would have said they just should have kept on selling the LS460. The time for a new model had come.
#12
Lead Lap
Im confused on this, is this a ground up redesign or is this thing still running the modified last gen ML/GLE platform that underpins the current one? If the former, that`d be an interesting (alfa design), if the former, probably the longest that MB platform has ever seen outside the W220 class platform underpinning the challenger/charger series.
Last edited by coolsaber; 06-15-19 at 09:15 AM.
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Lexus Fanatic
Its an all new design
#14
Lexus Fanatic
One of the reasons why Toyota and Lexus products have the envious reliability record they do (consistently at or near the top of the industry) is that they don't rush in with new technology until it is perfected....particularly in the important and expensive-to-repair drivetrains.
I am sure there are all kinds of different examples for all kinds of brands. Every brand tries to bring new tech to market. GM has always been an good company at bringing new technologies to the automobiles.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 06-15-19 at 01:12 PM.
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Lexus Fanatic
Toyota used to come to market quicker with upgraded transmissions compared to much of the competition.
Last edited by mmarshall; 06-15-19 at 02:20 PM.