cyberglk350

I was reading about the new Jeep Grand Cherokee tonight and noticed on this page it say's "the platform was co-developed with Mercedes".

Then I knew why it looked similar to a GLK. It looks like a GLK! Even the interior has alot of similarties. Check out the interior pics.

There are other distinct similarities it seems were shared, like the "Keyless go" which they referred to. The "Panoramic Roof" though I can't tell if the front opens or not.

I think it looks good. It also has some other features I would have assumed the GLK should have come with. Like ventilated seats. Heated rear seats.

Here is a link for you guys...

http://www.allpar.com/trucks/jeep/2011-cherokee.html

Just an FYI I guess.

Shak59

I actually think the older Toyota Highlander looks most like the GLK.

cyberglk350

Yes, I agree. I guess there is only so many ways one can design a "small" CUV

chilledbenz

Its based off the ML frame...so its bigger than a GLK. It should be the best Grand Cherokee ever though, shame they can't offer the Mercedes diesel anymore.

QSHIP

The front look like a jeep and the backend like a highlander but the quality of workmanship and engineering is 100% German.

RedRover

Hopefully it will be a big success. The world would be a poorer place without Jeep.

Germancar1

Mass confusion here.........the new JGC is based on the current ML platform, not the GLK. It has nothing to do with the GLK. The GLK is a C-Class based product.


M

lkchris

ML is unibody, i.e. no "frame."

nicolak

When I was in the market for my current SUV I considered the ML but thought it to be too dated and wanted to wait for the 2012 model. Was told that is would be shared with the Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango and this put me off a bit. I understand the concept of platform sharing but still....a Dodge.

chilledbenz

True, but if I said ML architecture people would have been dumbfounded lol. Its easier to just say frame and people will know what your talking about. Good catch though.

jagass

Thanks for the link man. Very informative.

ZAHANMA

This will be even more true when they release the SRT8 Version. So far only spy shots and rumors. However, I would bet on a SRT8 version of the new GC which would be absolutely fantastic. 6.4L V8 pushing 480hp.

glkbeige

In comparing them both side by side (online) the similarities are remarkable.

QSHIP

Remember Chrysler used to merge with MB before?

chilledbenz

Yes, this was one of the deals that was left on the table after they split. Jeep technically isn't using any MB parts, they are just using MB's specifications. I'm sure Benz had a lot to do with the testing in the initial stages though.

Marcos51

On my last vacation, I rented a Jeep Liberty, which had to go back because the airbag light came on. I exchanged it for a Dodge Nitro, also a Jeep-type product. In both cars, I thought the build quality, the handling and general layout were shameful. They both felt like pieces of crap, and that's compared to my Civic, much less to my (then) X3 and now GLK. It's amazing to me that people buy these things.

glkbeige

I owned a 2005 Highlander and there's not a lot in common. The back seats on the GLK have definitely less room which has been discussed here.