The 2011 Grand Cherokee ? the premium icon of the Jeep brand ? captured the esteemed Four Wheeler of the Year award⁺ from Four Wheeler magazine. The recognition reinforces the fact that the new-generation Grand Cherokee boasts a combination that no one can match: a new level of legendary, Best-in-Class capability, along with a premium on-road driving experience and a host of new innovative features."

Throughout the year, Popular Mechanics magazine records functionality, technology, value and feel of new cars from test-drives. Editors chose the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee as one of the Top 10 Cars of 2011 ? Auto Excellence Award for Off-Road Ability.

AutoWeek magazine, awarded the coveted "Best-of-the Best ? Truck Award" to the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to AutoWeek, "It's capable, it builds on the long-held strength of the iconic brand, and in a new twist, it's downright luxurious. Our staff gave it consistent high marks for the interior, which has been redone with pleasing soft-touch materials yet still exudes a rugged demeanor."

Detroit News reviewer Scott Burgess named the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee his Truck of the Year, "From the new 280-horsepower Pentastar V-6 to a gorgeous interior, the Grand Cherokee delivers both on the road and off like no other vehicle at this price."

Ten voting journalists from Auto123.com, Canada's leading automotive Web portal, awarded the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee the "Mid-size Utility of the Year award."

The Jeep Grand Cherokee sets the standard for premium SUVs and is named 2011 Urban Truck of the Year⁺. Editors of Decisive Auto magazine and a panel of 15 independent automotive journalists spent several months driving dozens of vehicles in a variety of North American urban settings. The street-smart Grand Cherokee was designed for the everyday rough-and-tumble of congested urban driving, with a tall seating position and tight turning radius.

The Grand Cherokee was named 2011 Internet Truck of the Year by a jury of 15 automotive journalists and thousands of consumers at the New England International Auto Show. This acknowledgement demonstrates that opinion-leading journalists and real world "Average Joes" recognize that the 2011 Grand Cherokee offers an unmatched blend of legendary Jeep brand capability, premium on-road refinement, superb craftsmanship, world-class design and advanced safety and technology features.

The Jeep® Grand Cherokee has been named the "Official Winter Vehicle of New England" for 2012 by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The judges lauded the All Winter Package and said, "...it's ideally suited for what the New England region can dish out, with the new Selec-Terrain system, slush mats, block heater and remote start. The Grand Cherokee is a no muss, no fuss, all-conditions vehicle that is refined and simple to drive."

The Jeep brand won an "Innovation Award" in the environmental category from the Society of Plastics Engineers for using recycled polyurethane (old automotive seat cushions) in the seat foam of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Off-road capability has been at the core of the Jeep® brand from the beginning. The 2011 Grand Cherokee has Best-in-Class 4x4 Capability⁺ besting eight other competitors for the honor. The new generation Grand Cherokee builds upon its legendary status as the leader in 4WD mastery with unique innovations such as the available Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension system and Selec-Terrain® system.

Rising above the competition, the Jeep Grand Cherokee claims Best-in-Class Ground Clearance with the Quadra-Lift⁺ Air Suspension system. Quadra-Lift can add an additional 4.1 inches of lift for a maximum height of 10.7 inches of ground clearance, so you can rest assure you won't be getting hung up no matter where your adventures take you.

Both the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine and 5.7L V8 engine feature Variable Valve Timing to help achieve Best-in-Class Driving Range⁺ (assuming all highway). A 24.6-gallon fuel tank, combined with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine's improved fuel economy, delivers a far-reaching 500 miles on a tank of gas.

The Grand Cherokee. It is well-made. And it is made to haul.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland is the Most Luxurious SUV⁺ in its class. 
 
Premium craftsmanship and appointments abound. Reach out in any direction and you'll find every surface you can run your fingers over is soft to the touch.

The Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8® was named one of the Ten Most Fun to Drive Cars for 2012 by The Fast Lane Cars (TFLCar). To qualify, vehicles must be available for purchase in North America, available for the staff of TFLCar to evaluate prior to the new year and put a huge smile on your face when you get behind the wheel. According to TFLCar, the SRT8 is special ? for those who enjoy driving and is considered to be one of the most interesting cars of 2012.

Second year in a row! The 2012 Jeep® Grand Cherokee was named the MotorWeek Driver's Choice Award for 2012 in the Best Large Utility segment (shared with Dodge Durango) for the second year in a row. The annual MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards looks at vehicles from a buyer's point of view, including priorities such as value and reliability, while also taking the latest trends and innovations into consideration.

Loyalty runs deep at the Jeep® brand. And it's getting stronger. The Jeep brand has been recognized by Polk for having the Most Improved Loyalty to Make for the 2011 model year. According to Polk's U.S. loyalty analysis for the 2011 model year, the Jeep brand had the greatest percentage point increase in make loyalty over the previous model year.

Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the most-awarded SUV in history, retains the prestigious "SUV of Texas" crown. The 2012 Grand Cherokee Overland Summit was also named the "Luxury SUV of Texas." Mike Herzing, TAWA president summed it up best, "Grand Cherokee once again demonstrated its superior levels of performance, quality, interior craftsmanship, and reliability that make it an award-winning SUV. Grand Cherokee is a tremendous value for consumers, and is clearly the 'SUV of Texas.'"