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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Grand Cherokee

We recently showed you spy shots of the new Grand Cherokee, but now Chrysler has spilled (most of) the beans.

Included in the viability plan just submitted by the automaker to the U.S. government was a rendering of the Grand Cherokee’s new look—as well as one of the next-generation 2010 Chrysler 300.

If the rendering is to be believed, the next Grand Cherokee will sport a flatter face with Jeep’s seven-slat grille gaining wider chrome bars.

The headlight clusters shrink to create a look that’s much more modern and aggressive than the old quad bug-eye design.

The lower intake moves to the bottom of the smoother front fascia, further reducing the visual chunkiness of its predecessor.

The squared-off fender flares of the old GC become more subtle, and smaller door handles add to a sleeker overall shape. The glass portion of the rear liftgate appears to be more upright.

The Jeep looks as if it will carry its newfound exterior refinement to the inside. A simple-looking gauge cluster and center stack will greet the driver.

Wrap-around wood trim lines the dash and doors, and we expect higher-quality and softer materials to be found throughout the cabin.

Given the three-row Commander’s impending demise, we wouldn’t be shocked if the new Cherokee were to grow to allow for an optional third row of seats.

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