2011 Grand Cherokee WK2 photos - inter/exterior

[SRTILL8]

so i test drove a limited 5.7 WK2 today. i snapped pics of everything i could just for more photos of the WK2 that arent the age ol' stock ones weve been seeing forever now. anyways enjoy the pics!

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[SRTILL8]

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[SRTILL8]

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enjoy- had to reply 3 times to get all 50 photos up.

cheers-:thumbsup:

[Chaoul1]

Thanks for the pictures Tilla! I can't believe that the Rear Wiper motor actually hangs out.

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

wow Tilla those are some amazing detail shots and have provided more scoop on the little details !!!

I still cant get over the backwards thinking behind foot operated ebrake ???

but overall it's very very nice and the interior is just spectacular compared to what we ride in right now

[White Chocolate]

Great photos, alot of great options.!! i love the dual exhaust!

[seanster]

Really great pics, thanks.

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

thanks for the pics! wierd how the speed is displayed twice right next to each other. i am liking the seats alot because i hate my WK seats.

[jeepster23]

thanks for the pics! wierd how the speed is displayed twice right next to each other. i am liking the seats alot because i hate my WK seats.

The EVIC doesnt constantly display the speed at all times. It was just the case in that picture thats all.

[trustee]

whats that box at the rear slightly under the glass...looks like an eyesore and decreases rear visiblity...

[White Chocolate]

whats that box at the rear slightly under the glass...looks like an eyesore and decreases rear visiblity...

Where do you see this??

[TheNotoriousROB]

The rear wiper motor really stands out because it's black. I'm guessing they could have made it integrated into all of that plastic so it would be a straight bottom window, but then then rear window and visibility would have shrunk 30%. I agree about the ebrake, and the normal brake looks a little funky to me. I hope that curved bar is made of some tough metal.

So the switch controlling snow, mud, sand etc isn't related to air suspension? I thought it was, but the up/raise & down/lower/park buttons to the right of the knob aren't there so I guess I'm wrong.

[LTrainGC]

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Looks like it houses the motor for the rear wiper?

[White WK Swagga]

Thanks Tila! +rep! Great detail...

[venusfan]

Love the exterior but the interior still looks bland and dated compare to the offerings of cars in this class. Chrysler really needs to revamp their interiors just like what GM did after the Malibu. At least the dash is made so that the radio can be easily swapped out.

[blackpepper]

The sand/mud/snow is part of QDII but QD-Lift is added on top of QDII along with the missing switches.

Two tailgate lights... omg......... :rolleyes:

[Scottina06]

Love the exterior but the interior still looks bland and dated compare to the offerings of cars in this class. Chrysler really needs to revamp their interiors just like what GM did after the Malibu. At least the dash is made so that the radio can be easily swapped out.


this is the first time Ive heard this. Compare this interior to the 4runner and so forth and its not even close IMO

[Grn4Frk]

Great Pics!

[BillaWha?]

lol did i just see a steering wheel heater button?

[bluethunderjeep]

Thanks for taking the time to share. Great pics!

Dave

[Scottina06]

lol did i just see a steering wheel heater button?


yes:thumbsup:

[SRTILL8]

The rear wiper motor really stands out because it's black. I'm guessing they could have made it integrated into all of that plastic so it would be a straight bottom window, but then then rear window and visibility would have shrunk 30%. I agree about the ebrake, and the normal brake looks a little funky to me. I hope that curved bar is made of some tough metal.

So the switch controlling snow, mud, sand etc isn't related to air suspension? I thought it was, but the up/raise & down/lower/park buttons to the right of the knob aren't there so I guess I'm wrong.


i mentioned this else where but didnt here...this model was their yest ginny.
they just got in in on thursday after all the employees took it on trails and rocks and etc. (what the salesman told me) unfortunately this model had every option but adjustable pedals and the air left options. so thats why its not on the knob (4x4 control area)

the car rode nice, it has some pep too but im used to the SRT8 as in pedal resistance and speeds blah blah. so i basically was hurtin the engine driving like i was in my SRT8. its ridiculously nice over bumps though!!! im talking i flew over train tracks that i go over soo slow with my SRT but with the WK2 i flew and rode over them like nothing was there. the seats are very comfortable but i wouldnt say more comfortable than SRT8 seats but def more comfortable than WK1 seats. lots more room for taller folks too. even the back seat had a good 6-10 inches from the front seat to my knee. i dislike the new tilt button for the steering wheel though. (its wack with a knob/turning thingy. i rather adjust it myself with more predicable setting than the WK2 has.

all in all its a nice car but i dont feel like im driving in or just being driven in a jeep. i dunno how to describe it but it very much feels like im driving a VW touareg- to be honest. its very quiet (a lot more than the WK1) though. the rear cargo had interesting sections for storage along side a spare wheel hidden below the cargo deck- on each side- which was nice.

id def entertain a WK2 SRT8 but i wouldnt rush to trade in a nice WK overland or limited just for this WK2 just yet thoug- but thats my opinion. i feel a hooked up WK1 wins my vote if i had to pick between the two... ofcourse i say this now but as it is now, im happy they finally made it out of hiding but not feeling much at all to be terribly honest here.

but im still a jeep guy, just will have to wait and see how this WK2SRT8 will come out:thumbsup:

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[KITSOS]

I also saw a limited at my jeep dealer and since i was there early, i looked over it with a fine tooth comb.

Pros about the WK2:
heated steering wheel on the limited
Locking gas door!
reclining rear seats
stash compartment in center console (basically opens in 2 modes)
remote start
more compartments in the rear area! (spare is in the trunk now)
built in led flashlight
auto headlight leveling
vented front seats (i think)

Cons:
shitty fabric material in lieu of plastic wheelwell area
sunroof with moonroof combo (takes up too much headroom IMO)
battery connection terminals in eng compartment seperated

ill wait till the 2012's

[blackpepper]

Lexus uses that fabric material on the RX.. it's insulation-oriented.

[KITSOS]

it looks so out of place... I had that material in the trunk of my WRX.

[Megatron]

WK2 Ergonomics > WK1 Ergonomics.

Amazing pics tilla.

[Scottina06]

Lexus uses that fabric material on the RX.. it's insulation-oriented.


My wifes IS has this material as well and I love it. So easy to clean and keep clean

[SRTILL8]

just a bump for pictures of the WK2.



lol yo irf, joe, nate and company- this was the thread i was talking about at the burger joint. its very old thread now on the 4th page. hahhaha

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[JohnS]

Thanks for sharing the pic's. Even though I still have quite a wait, I'm getting excited about getting mine.

[Jim Hef]

I'm guessing the MSRP of this Limited was in the $45.5k range...can you confirm? Seems like it has just about everything except the air lift suspension and the DVD panel.

Nice pics...thanks for adding them!

[jhilyer]

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Looks like it houses the motor for the rear wiper?


Rear glass opens up from bottom too so to have the widest sweep of the blade at eye level the wiper moter is mounted at the bottom right by the striker/latch. they could have mounted it in the hatch but it would have to be really low and lift off the glass to get out of the way far enough to allow the glass to clear. In my test drives I found the view out the back restricted at first but after 10 miles it was fine. Rear pillers are real hefty as well but I guess that's what allows a rollover roof crush rating of 5X vehicle weight. One of the highest ever tested.

[GCOverland]

I'd say you also focus on this black box due to the light interior color. If I'm not mistaken, the material below this box will be black as well and kind of "blend in" if you opt for black leather or the upcoming Saddle Brown which would be black in the trunk as well.;)

[jpsmith]

The rear wiper motor placement irked me at first, too. It's a beautiful car inside and out, but it has this huge wart hanging on the back glass. At first I felt it restricted my view, but I, too, got used to it being there rather quickly. I still think it looks like crap, though.

[Jim Hef]

I agree, but I think it's more a function of the wiper being within the rear glass rather than within the hatch.

[SRTILL8]

it would be less of an eye sore if someone painted the lil black box the same color as the interior. should be easily done too.

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[dmlong47]

i would just buy it for that flash light in the back

[ChrisWk]

Man this shot looks like a WJ the round grill and the headlights with the hood up. What do you think.

Chris
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[Robert Palmer]

I am def getting the SRT version of this bad boy if they make one.

[Chuck]

Im really curious as to the improvements they can make to an SRT version. It is growing on me a bit.

[heehawbus]

Man this shot looks like a WJ the round grill and the headlights with the hood up. What do you think.

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it does, one of the reasons i love it so much!! cant beat the WJ styling!!

[Marlin]

Finally! A remote fuel filler release!!!!!!!!!

[Marlin]

it would be less of an eye sore if someone painted the lil black box the same color as the interior. should be easily done too.

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I think it won't stand out as bad once some nice dark tint is on that glass :)

[Spoon]

Thanks for the pictures, they are a tease but none the less I can't not look!

[J13ntv]

Thanks for the pictures, they are a tease but none the less I can't not look!

Have you been able to see one in person yet? I know one (at least) other member has one ordered in Canada I believe and I think they take delivery relatively soon....

[JETLIFE]

ugh... I absolutely HATE the e-brake....

[J13ntv]

ugh... I absolutely HATE the e-brake....

Am I mistaken or isn't it on the floor? Honestly don't remember..

[Megatron]

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[J13ntv]

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Thus isn't the 2011 and the 2005-2010 all the same? My last car had a handbrake... most domestic vehicles I noticed have a floor e-brake like you show.

[mangoe]

That is what the top SUV'S all have like Mercedes Benz,Range Rover,BMW.

[Jim Hef]

ugh... I absolutely HATE the e-brake....
Yeah, it's sort of like Cindy Crawford's mole...kicked her out of bed because of it!!! :rolleyes:

[Scottina06]

^^^^LOL...thats a good one

[HemiDawg]

OMG people - what is the big deal with the e-brake being on the floor???? I just don't understand what the big deal is about something being relocated that most of don't even use - please enlighten me!!!!

That aside - great pics. I have also seen this in person, but these pics show me a lot of things I missed, like the spare being under the rear deck and actually having some storage space back there. Also noticed the fuel filler door release which is nice. Will have to go back thru the pics - missed the LED flashlight.

For the previously mentioned dual speedos, that is a Mercedes thing. My wife's SLK (which the Jeep replaced) had both the analog and digital speedo. You have to select to display the digital one, but it was sometimes nice to do a quick glance at the numbers if say you were worried about how fast you were going after seeing a cop.

The more I see this thing, the more I wish I had waited to get it. That's OK, I'll be fine waiting for the 8-speed auto and the bump in HP and gas mileage for the Hemi.

Once again, great shots and thanks!!

[Technosavant]

I admit I use the parking/e-brake a good deal; I don't like stressing the parking pawl in the transmission, and the brake keeps the vehicle from moving around when I park on an incline.

Regarding the placement, I don't really care. Console mount is easier to use, but it's also in the way and taking up some prime real estate. If it's between having the handle on the console where it's convenient and leaving room for my arm, a nice beverage, and keeping the look uncluttered, by all means put it on a pedal down below. I even like the push on/push off variety, since unlike my 1996 Ram, I don't have to go reaching down there to find the release.

[Spoon]

Have you been able to see one in person yet? I know one (at least) other member has one ordered in Canada I believe and I think they take delivery relatively soon....

Thanks for asking, I saw the first 2 that came into the showroom at my dealership (about a month ago). They had a Laredo and Limited. I have yet to see the Overland in person. The Limited gave me a pretty good idea what to expect. I stil haven't done a test drive and I don't believe I will. The pressure would be too much and I think I would just end up walking out with the vehicle I test drive. So knowing this about myself I think I will just order and wait. I think this week will be the week when I start to harass the dealership and tell them to either order it for me or I'm going somewhere else.

[jpsmith]

I like having the parking brake (it's not an e-brake; it won't stop you if you apply it while driving) on the floor. (1) It's out of the way of the console, giving a much cleaner look there, and (2) it's more truck-like. The jeep is big and heavy and (in my case) has a big truck engine. It should have truck features like a pedal-actuated parking brake. Oh, and (3) my pickup has a floor pedal for the parking brake, so it's nice having that feature be consistent across them.

[dubwarren]

lol did i just see a steering wheel heater button?



yes you did. so sweet.

[JEEP319]

thank you!