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With the introduction of the first Grand Cherokee, Jeep defined and created the luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) marketplace, but in spite of this grand tradition the model is presently experiencing some issues. Jeep not only defined what an SUV was, it was the SUV industry in the USA with the inception of the Cherokee and later on Grand Cherokee. This is no longer the situation. The developing list of robust competition has intensified, and along with high fuel prices, this has lead to some severe challenges to Chrysler in spite of Jeeps mixture of legendary 4x4 capabilities, on and off-road refinements, and technological innovations.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee was 1 of the pioneering SUVs that ushered in the modern day SUV industry in the early 1990s. When it debuted, the Grand Cherokee represented a bigger and more refined version of Jeep's smaller but well-known Cherokee. The company's designers wanted the Grand Cherokee it to be maneuverable sufficient for city driving, roomy adequate for the entire loved ones, fashionable sufficient to take out on the town and rugged sufficient to reach those remote camping regions. The Grand Cherokee certainly met all of these specifications and, we really feel that Jeep continues with this tradition in its present Grand Cherokee version.

The 2005/2006 version of the Grand Cherokee, which is the models 3rd generation, is one particular of the best SUVs made, and as one critic place it arguably the most desirable. With some of the outstanding accessible functions of full-time four-wheel drive, independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering, a 5-speed transmission, and an accessible 5.7-Liter HEMI V-8 with MDS, which deactivates up to eight cylinders when not necessary for much better gasoline mileage overall performance, the Grand Cherokee is featured packed. Safety functions contain Electronic Stability Program, SmartBeam headlamps that automatically and rapidly adjust high-beam brightness and intensity, All-Speed Traction Manage Method, and advanced multi-stage air bags with an Occupant Classification Program. The appear and feel of the physique was also updated to give it an edgy angular appear, which looks new and contemporary although retaining that Grand Cherokee style with the popular 7-slot Jeep grille. Chrysler also gave the Grand Cherokee an updated suspension technique that delivers much better corning turning performance and a tighter turning radius.

In spite of these best-of-the-line characteristics, Grand Cherokee sales in the USA for 2006 (ending December 31, 2006) had been 139,148 units, which had been down from 213,584 in 2005. This represents a decline of 35%. Jeeps smaller SUV, the Liberty, also saw its numbers drop significantly in 2006 with unit sales of 133,557 versus unit sales of 166,883 for 2005, a 20% decline. Although it doesnt necessarily make Chrysler really feel any greater, they were not alone in decreased sales in the SUV segment. Other USA automobile producers also seasoned declines. Ford skilled a 25% drop in its SUV sales for the USA, whilst GMs truck sales were down 9.6% (two,499,269 for 2006 versus 2,765,809) (detailed performance reports for GMs SUVs was not offered). The decline in SUV sales, specifically mid-range models, was impacted by the dramatic cost increases in gasoline throughout 2006. This along with luxury SUV models by BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, and Porshe, and mid-priced SUVs by Mitsubishi, Toyota and other people experiencing a surge in popularity is creating a sizable challenge to Chrysler. With its outstanding functions, Jeep tradition, and the Daimler-Chrysler technologies behind it, we look for the Grand Cherokee to make a powerful return in the future. --- Bloco de notas --- Não é possível encontrar "csv" --- OK  --- --- Bloco de notas --- Não é possível encontrar "csv" --- OK  --- --- Bloco de notas --- Não é possível encontrar "csv" --- OK  ---