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09-23-2008, 01:57 AM
Features and options 2009-up Models*
2009 Grand Cherokee (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production startup August 11, 2008
Same model lineup as 2008 (Laredo, Limited, Overland, SRT8)
6.1L engine with 5-speed W5A580 auto transmission continues in the SRT8 models
New - 2nd generation 357 hp/389 tq. 5.7L Eagle MDS Hemi engine with Variable Camshaft Timing, increased fuel economy (Standard on Overland, Optional on Limited)
New - RKE front window express opening
New - Laredo updated with a vinyl center armrest cover, leather wrapped park brake handle, and interior chrome door handle. Limited updated with leather door bolsters, cluster brow, center console arm rest lid, and front door armrest
New - 9" DVD screen replaces 8" screen
New - WiFi internet access (Mopar accessory)
New - Enhanced voice-activated in-vehicle communications system
New - Full iPod® integration into the audio system
New - Performance Pages reconfigurable display (can display performance information including longitudinal and lateral g-force, 0-60 mph acceleration time, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile acceleration time, and speed and braking distance) (SRT8 models)
1 mpg fuel economy improvement on the 3.7L V6
Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting with 2008 models on March 17, 2008)
Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting with 2008 models January 2008)
2009 Commander (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production scheduled to start August 11, 2008 (final XK model year)
New - 2nd generation 357 hp/389 tq. 5.7L Eagle MDS Hemi engine with Variable Camshaft Timing, increased fuel economy (Standard on Overland, Optional on Limited)
New - RKE front window express opening
New - Sport updated with a vinyl center armrest cover, leather wrapped park brake handle, and interior chrome door handle. Limited updated with leather door bolsters, cluster brow, center console arm rest lid, and front door armrest
New - 9" DVD screen replaces 8" screen
New - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with auto leveling (Standard on Overland)
New - WiFi internet access (Mopar accessory)
New - Enhanced voice-activated in-vehicle communications system
New - Full iPod® integration into the audio system
1 mpg fuel economy improvement on the 3.7L V6
Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting with 2008 models on March 17, 2008)
Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting with 2008 models January 2008)
<A name=09LIBERTY>
2009 Jeep Liberty (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2007
No major changes planned
Limited updated with leather wrapped interior components with accent stitching, soft touch front door armrests, soft touch console lid, shift knob, park brake handle and IP grab handle
Remote open windows (front only) feature to Limited model
Sun Burst Orange replaces Electric Blue
Deep Water Blue replaces Modern blue
<A name=09PATRIOT>
2009 Jeep Patriot (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2008
Same engine/powertrain options as 2008 except for new PZEV version of the 2.4 engine (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)
New MyGIG multimedia radios
New - All-new instrument panel, center console and door trim panels. Chrome accents on the outlets and center stack are standard on the Sport model and the Limited includes additional chrome accents on the instrument panel and doors. Insulation has been added in the engine compartment to provide a quieter ride
New - Soft touch door armrest and center console
New - Chrome interior accents
New - Carpeted load floor replaces vinyl load floor
New - Illuminated cupholders
<A name=09COMPASS>
2009 Jeep Compass (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2008
Same engine/powertrain options as 2008 except for new PZEV version of the 2.4 engine (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)
New MyGIG multimedia radios
New - All-new instrument panel, center console and door trim panels. Chrome accents on the outlets and center stack are standard on the Sport model and the Limited includes additional chrome accents on the instrument panel and doors. Insulation has been added in the engine compartment to provide a quieter ride
New Soft touch door armrest and center console
New chrome interior accents
New carpeted load floor replaces vinyl load floor
New Illuminated cupholders
<A name=09WRANGLER>
2009 Jeep Wrangler (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2008
Same engine (3.8L)/powertrain options as 2008
4-Door Right Hand Drive model is being added (rural postal units), 2-Door model is eliminated.
No major changes planned
New Hill Start Assist
New Trailer Sway Control
Larger Sun Visor for better coverage
New Center Dome Lamp with Switchable Directional Lighting
New Drop-in bin added to Full Center Console
New Storage Nets – on Center Stack and side of Center Console
New Rear Tow Hook design / location that is now compatible with the rear hitch receiver
Exterior colors:
Sunburst Orange replaces Rescue Green
Deep Water Blue replaces Steel Blue Metallic
<A name=10GRAND>
2010 Grand Cherokee (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production startup July 2009, early buildout fall 2009 for plant update and generation changeover
Final model year of the third generation
Bluetec diesel option
New: 6.4L Hemi replaces 6.1L Hemi in the SRT8; revised fascias for SRT8
New: Active head restraints (designed to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in low-speed, rear-end collisions)
<A name=11GRAND>
2011 Grand Cherokee (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production startup 1st quarter 2010, spring 2010 introduction
All-new 4th generation Grand Cherokee
3.7L engine replaced with new Phoenix series engine
<A name=GLADIATOR>
200X Jeep Gladiator (production plans cancelled)
http://www.wkjeeps.com/concept/jeep_gladiator_001s.jpg
Jeep Gladiator concept
Jeep pickup truck, based on the Wrangler
Styling cues similar to the Gladiator concept shown in Detroit January 2005
(http://www.wkjeeps.com/concept/jeep_gladiator_001.jpg)
2009 Grand Cherokee (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production startup August 11, 2008
Same model lineup as 2008 (Laredo, Limited, Overland, SRT8)
6.1L engine with 5-speed W5A580 auto transmission continues in the SRT8 models
New - 2nd generation 357 hp/389 tq. 5.7L Eagle MDS Hemi engine with Variable Camshaft Timing, increased fuel economy (Standard on Overland, Optional on Limited)
New - RKE front window express opening
New - Laredo updated with a vinyl center armrest cover, leather wrapped park brake handle, and interior chrome door handle. Limited updated with leather door bolsters, cluster brow, center console arm rest lid, and front door armrest
New - 9" DVD screen replaces 8" screen
New - WiFi internet access (Mopar accessory)
New - Enhanced voice-activated in-vehicle communications system
New - Full iPod® integration into the audio system
New - Performance Pages reconfigurable display (can display performance information including longitudinal and lateral g-force, 0-60 mph acceleration time, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile acceleration time, and speed and braking distance) (SRT8 models)
1 mpg fuel economy improvement on the 3.7L V6
Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting with 2008 models on March 17, 2008)
Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting with 2008 models January 2008)
2009 Commander (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production scheduled to start August 11, 2008 (final XK model year)
New - 2nd generation 357 hp/389 tq. 5.7L Eagle MDS Hemi engine with Variable Camshaft Timing, increased fuel economy (Standard on Overland, Optional on Limited)
New - RKE front window express opening
New - Sport updated with a vinyl center armrest cover, leather wrapped park brake handle, and interior chrome door handle. Limited updated with leather door bolsters, cluster brow, center console arm rest lid, and front door armrest
New - 9" DVD screen replaces 8" screen
New - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with auto leveling (Standard on Overland)
New - WiFi internet access (Mopar accessory)
New - Enhanced voice-activated in-vehicle communications system
New - Full iPod® integration into the audio system
1 mpg fuel economy improvement on the 3.7L V6
Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting with 2008 models on March 17, 2008)
Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting with 2008 models January 2008)
<A name=09LIBERTY>
2009 Jeep Liberty (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2007
No major changes planned
Limited updated with leather wrapped interior components with accent stitching, soft touch front door armrests, soft touch console lid, shift knob, park brake handle and IP grab handle
Remote open windows (front only) feature to Limited model
Sun Burst Orange replaces Electric Blue
Deep Water Blue replaces Modern blue
<A name=09PATRIOT>
2009 Jeep Patriot (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2008
Same engine/powertrain options as 2008 except for new PZEV version of the 2.4 engine (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)
New MyGIG multimedia radios
New - All-new instrument panel, center console and door trim panels. Chrome accents on the outlets and center stack are standard on the Sport model and the Limited includes additional chrome accents on the instrument panel and doors. Insulation has been added in the engine compartment to provide a quieter ride
New - Soft touch door armrest and center console
New - Chrome interior accents
New - Carpeted load floor replaces vinyl load floor
New - Illuminated cupholders
<A name=09COMPASS>
2009 Jeep Compass (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2008
Same engine/powertrain options as 2008 except for new PZEV version of the 2.4 engine (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)
New MyGIG multimedia radios
New - All-new instrument panel, center console and door trim panels. Chrome accents on the outlets and center stack are standard on the Sport model and the Limited includes additional chrome accents on the instrument panel and doors. Insulation has been added in the engine compartment to provide a quieter ride
New Soft touch door armrest and center console
New chrome interior accents
New carpeted load floor replaces vinyl load floor
New Illuminated cupholders
<A name=09WRANGLER>
2009 Jeep Wrangler (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production starts July 21, 2008
Same engine (3.8L)/powertrain options as 2008
4-Door Right Hand Drive model is being added (rural postal units), 2-Door model is eliminated.
No major changes planned
New Hill Start Assist
New Trailer Sway Control
Larger Sun Visor for better coverage
New Center Dome Lamp with Switchable Directional Lighting
New Drop-in bin added to Full Center Console
New Storage Nets – on Center Stack and side of Center Console
New Rear Tow Hook design / location that is now compatible with the rear hitch receiver
Exterior colors:
Sunburst Orange replaces Rescue Green
Deep Water Blue replaces Steel Blue Metallic
<A name=10GRAND>
2010 Grand Cherokee (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production startup July 2009, early buildout fall 2009 for plant update and generation changeover
Final model year of the third generation
Bluetec diesel option
New: 6.4L Hemi replaces 6.1L Hemi in the SRT8; revised fascias for SRT8
New: Active head restraints (designed to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in low-speed, rear-end collisions)
<A name=11GRAND>
2011 Grand Cherokee (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
Production startup 1st quarter 2010, spring 2010 introduction
All-new 4th generation Grand Cherokee
3.7L engine replaced with new Phoenix series engine
<A name=GLADIATOR>
200X Jeep Gladiator (production plans cancelled)
http://www.wkjeeps.com/concept/jeep_gladiator_001s.jpg
Jeep Gladiator concept
Jeep pickup truck, based on the Wrangler
Styling cues similar to the Gladiator concept shown in Detroit January 2005
(http://www.wkjeeps.com/concept/jeep_gladiator_001.jpg)