Report: Jeep Delays Next-Gen Grand Cherokee by at Least a Year - Motor Trend
The new Grand Cherokee was originally scheduled to arrive in late 2017. Now, it is slated for late 2018 or 2019. But Jeep CEO Mike Manley doesn't seem worried, considering sales for the model remain high. Last year, numbers rose 5. 5 percent to 183,786 units sold, making it the Grand Cherokee's best year since 2005. And although we'll have to wait a long time for an all-new model, Jeep is planning a refreshed Grand Cherokee to tide us over. “If you look at the acceptance of Grand Cherokee in the marketplace today, it’s still incredibly strong,” Jeep CEO Mike Manley told reporters. As I look out in terms of what we need to achieve for that vehicle, our view was it would be better to time it later. I don't think so. The same team that designed the 2011 model is working on this. There is a separate team for Cherokee and Renegade, which both models I love for looking 100% original. While Jeep really brought it on increased 4WD capability and modernized the front suspension for better drivability, the overall look paled to the WJ. I still see plenty '99-'04s on the road, and while early examples were problematic, the... Somehow Jeep was able to cram a $30k stripped Laredo and $55k Overland Summit all into the same vehicle, covering a large swath of buyers. Source: wot.motortrend.com
