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With the introduction of the 1st Grand Cherokee, Jeep defined and created the luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) marketplace, but in spite of this grand tradition the model is at present experiencing some difficulties. Jeep not only defined what an SUV was, it was the SUV marketplace in the USA with the inception of the Cherokee and later on Grand Cherokee. This is no longer the situation. The expanding list of strong competitors has intensified, and along with high fuel rates, this has lead to some serious 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 a single of the pioneering SUVs that ushered in the modern day SUV marketplace in the early 1990s. When it debuted, the Grand Cherokee represented a larger and much more refined version of Jeep's smaller but popular Cherokee. The company's designers wanted the Grand Cherokee it to be maneuverable adequate for city driving, roomy sufficient for the whole loved ones, stylish enough to take out on the town and rugged adequate to reach these remote camping regions. The Grand Cherokee undoubtedly met all of these requirements 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 finest SUVs made, and as 1 critic place it arguably the most desirable. With some of the outstanding obtainable characteristics of full-time four-wheel drive, independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering, a 5-speed transmission, and an available five.7-Liter HEMI V-eight with MDS, which deactivates up to eight cylinders when not necessary for much better gas mileage efficiency, the Grand Cherokee is featured packed. Security characteristics consist of Electronic Stability Program, SmartBeam headlamps that automatically and speedily adjust high-beam brightness and intensity, All-Speed Traction Manage System, and advanced multi-stage air bags with an Occupant Classification Technique. The look and feel of the body was also updated to give it an edgy angular appear, which looks new and contemporary whilst retaining that Grand Cherokee style with the famous 7-slot Jeep grille. Chrysler also gave the Grand Cherokee an updated suspension system that delivers far better corning turning performance and a tighter turning radius.

In spite of these leading-of-the-line characteristics, Grand Cherokee sales in the USA for 2006 (ending December 31, 2006) were 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 dramatically 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 feel any much better, they were not alone in decreased sales in the SUV segment. Other USA automobile producers also experienced declines. Ford knowledgeable a 25% drop in its SUV sales for the USA, whilst GMs truck sales were down 9.6% (2,499,269 for 2006 versus two,765,809) (comprehensive efficiency reports for GMs SUVs was not obtainable). The decline in SUV sales, particularly mid-range models, was impacted by the dramatic cost increases in gasoline for the duration of 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 recognition is making a sizable challenge to Chrysler. With its outstanding characteristics, Jeep tradition, and the Daimler-Chrysler technologies behind it, we look for the Grand Cherokee to make a robust 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  ---