2010 Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee unveiled in viability plan

Seen on page 133 and 137 of Chrysler’s Restructuring Plan for Long-Term Viability Plan submitted to the U.S. Treasury earlier today, are sketches of the next-generation Chrysler 300 and Jeep Gran Cherokee.

In it’s plan Chrysler says that “revenue in the in the near term will get a boost with the debut of a redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee.” It said that the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be “built in the United States and will feature improved fuel economy and a best-in-class...
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holmstar - 2/18/2009 10:12:08 AM

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These are still both large vehicles. Fuel is going to get expensive again, guaranteed.

_43LE - 2/18/2009 12:03:42 PM

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Why are you so anti Japanese? Remember, at you, not with you.

_43LE - 2/18/2009 2:32:20 PM

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I would like to make a comment but unfortunately what you wrote (no surprise) makes no sense.

neutral - 2/18/2009 10:04:49 PM

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Dont mess with something thats good (eclass isnt bad, so why change it up). The interior should have been upscale from the start and Chrysler should never cheapened the entire vehicle, in other words, no 2.7L, no plastic rims, LED turn/brake signals, etc.

neutral - 2/18/2009 10:05:38 PM

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whoops***

Not plastic "rims" but plastic hub caps. Sorry.

mini22 - 2/18/2009 12:08:56 PM

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Yes-It will still be based off the same old e-class platform with an updated body and revised interior.

Porschinator - 2/18/2009 2:48:40 PM

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300 looks way better than what Daimler designed! This goes for the Cherokee too. Even though it will only be a facelift/interior refresh rather than a complete redesign it is a good start. Daimler put Chrysler in a very poor situation after the divorce.

DinamoR - 2/18/2009 3:27:58 PM

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wow so finally the grand cherokee will have a good interior? i dont know what they were thinking with the current generation one. the car is decent. My dad wanted to buy one but just couldn't get over the cheap dash board plastic and dash. Ended up getting a toyota land cruiser prado instead.

neutral - 2/18/2009 10:03:16 PM

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which engine variant did he get?

wanga - 2/24/2009 8:49:34 AM

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your dad is very smart man

Denali - 2/18/2009 5:56:53 PM

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the old E-class platform is more solid then the new cheap ones they push out now, not sure about the 2009 E

woood - 2/19/2009 8:22:13 AM

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Is it just me or does this look like another cheap attempt to stay afloat with these two "all new" vehicles? As in previous posts, arguments were about how Chrysler has done nothing but updated the looks of current models, to justify staying alive. There is no concrete plan as to being viable and surviving through the economic slump. Its just prolonging the inevitable bankruptcy. They need the bailout funds to pay its principals and leave the debts to the new owner if there is one.

mkk21 - 2/19/2009 3:16:33 PM

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I know Chrysler has an agreement with VW for the Routan (just a rebaged Caravan) but was it in exchange for taking the Touareg design and rebadging it as a Jeep? Because the two look awfully similar just look at the back half especially the C-pillar.