Portage 2011 Jeep grand cherokee customers will also appreciate the new independent front and rear suspensions and added safety and security features as well as top-of-the-line technology. The Jeep Grand cherokee is in showrooms now and is priced at $32,995, $465 less than the outgoing model. The Laredo 4×2 model will start at $30,995.

The new body structure and suspension systems work together to reduce vibration and noise and provide a smoother ride. A duel-pane panoramic sunroof known as CommandView reaches from windshield to the rear of the SUV and will be perfect for enhancing weekend getaways or just letting in the sun on the way to the beach. With 17 percent more cargo room, the new grand cherokee will also hold all the gear we need to stuff in for the trip.

Fuel economy is up 11 percent from the previous model with one tank of gas getting you 500 miles down the road. Now, for those who say an SUV, especially a tricked-out model with a big price tag is not practical, they need to look at the numbers for the 2011 Jeep Grand cherokee and recalculate. Jeep Portage buyers will also be impressed with the added security and safety features which include full-length side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags, Active Head Restraints, Hill-start Assist., Trailer-sway control, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning and a blind-spot/rear cross-path detection system. Three models will be available for Portage 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee customers. The Laredo comes in 4×2 and 4×4 with many of the above features included as standard. The Limited also comes 4×2 or 4×4 and has front and second-row heated leather seats, memory settings, Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlights with SmartBeam, Parkview rear back-up camera, Parksense rear assist, auto temperature control, 18-inch aluminum wheels, rain-sensitive wipers and Garmin navigation.

The Overland model adds a few more amenities with Nappa leather-trimmed and heated seats, vented front seats, wood steering wheel with leather wrapping and memory, power tilt, telescopic steering column, leather-stitched instrument panel, center console and doors, power liftgate, wood bezels, and 20-inch aluminum wheels.