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2011 GC Too Typical?

19K views 137 replies 48 participants last post by  dnizzle2010 
#1 ·
Am I the only one that thinks the new 2011 GC just looks like another run of the mill SUV? OK the interiror is very good, but you would expect that in new cars.

But the outside looks like just another SUV. With the exception of the grill, you would be hard pressed to tell if that were a GC.

The current model is what Jeeps are all about, big, manly, American. stands out, still demands respect and is still classed as a middle class vehicle. Espcially here in the UK where it costs almost £8 a gallon.

What do you guys think?
 
#2 ·
I agree, the design seems to follow the current SUV trend which in all honesty I don't like. The WK2 essentially looks like a Dodge Journey with the front nose redesigned. I don't like :cool:.
 
#4 ·
That's my problem with it. They took too much "Jeep" out of it, especially the back. I'm hoping I get used to it.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Well, Chrysler/Jeep/Fiat is going to build whatever the market is trending to. They aren't in business to please a small group of enthusiasts. Imagine if Ford was still making the Model-T (well, maybe that's a bad example :p ), but you get my point. With a new year comes new taste and ideas; evolution. I for one never thought the Grand Cherokee looked any more unique than any other SUV in its class.

At the end of the day these car manufacturers (especially now more than ever) are going to make whatever has the potential to net them the most cash. Take a look at Porsche... they used to produce solely a flagship track car, the 911, now they have SUV's, sedans, low-priced coupes, and I'm sure more to come. It's just the nature of the business. If you want Jeep to make SUV's that are 'unique' (i.e. probably going to lose sales), then you'd better expect to pay a premium for them, because they are losing money by not making what the general market demands.


(BTW, I really like the new design - and think all you premature haters will too after you see a few :D )
 
#9 · (Edited)
Well, Chrysler/Jeep/Fiat is going to build whatever the market is trending to. They aren't in business to please a small group of enthusiasts. Imagine if Ford was still making the Model-T (well, maybe that's a bad example :p ), but you get my point. With a new year comes new taste and ideas; evolution. I for one never thought the Grand Cherokee looked any more unique than any other SUV in its class.

At the end of the day these car manufacturers (especially now more than ever) are going to make whatever has the potential to net them the most cash. Take a look at Porsche... they used to produce solely a flagship track car, the 911, now they have SUV's, sedans, low-priced coupes, and I'm sure more to come. It's just the nature of the business. If you want Jeep to make SUV's that are 'unique' (i.e. probably going to lose sales), then you'd better expect to pay a premium for them, because they are losing money by not making what the general market demands.


(BTW, I really like the new design - and think all you premature haters will too after you see a few :D )
Don't agree with you. The JGC has always appealed to people who wanted something different, that looked something different but still came somewhat cheaper than the competition. All the previous Jeeps looked like Jeeps, you didn’t even have to be a car or Jeep fanatic to notice that it’s a Jeep in front, behind or to the side of you. Example given, my ex who has more T n A than anything else goes, wow you have a Jeep from 100 feet away.

This new one, people will look, go, oh its just another car.

And yes the car manufactures care about the bottom line\dollar, so they will make anything that makes them think about money, but it doesn’t always work out, for example, the Ford Cougar, Fords attempt at a replacement for the Capri, it failed, or Fords attempt at the replacement for the Granada, this failed and production was ceased, because both cars were aimed at the masses, and the bottom line. It did not get them anywhere apart from almost going bankrupt. (btw not a ford hater).

Cars are about style, if a car looks good people will buy it. This Jeep looks more like a crossover than anything else.

But hey that’s my opinion.
 
#13 · (Edited)
Dodge Journey:





Don't get me wrong Im sure the features will be great but the looks is lacking unless I see one in person.
Is it just me or does it look awfully similar to a BMW X5 from that angle?

I hear what Scott is saying. I too said I didn't like the WK when it came out, but now I do. The one thing I definately don't like is the weird looking headlights.

Taste differs I suppose and in time we'll probably be eating humble pie. But from speaking to people over here, there's a lot of favour for the XJ because its so different looking. I've spoken to many a ricer who say they love the XJ.

To me 'Jeep' is almost a culture and yes it is about standing out, having something that little bit different. True, they won't make anything for just us. They're in it to make money, no arguement. But it seems that it's going the way of most other vehicles ie you could take the badges off and never be able to tell one from the other. Even my boss (a die hard BMW X5 man, has referred to my Jeep as a beast)

But again, just my opinion.
 
#8 ·
Hell no you're not alone. I thought I was. I voiced a similar opinion to yours and got a smackdown for it.

I agree, the design seems to follow the current SUV trend which in all honesty I don't like. The WK2 essentially looks like a Dodge Journey with the front nose redesigned. I don't like :cool:.
They all look the same. Might as well buy a Hyundai Santa Fe< the statement that inflamed the band-wagoners...

X2 I'm not a fan of the exterior either. Completely agree. It seems to be losing its 'Jeepness' IMO.
Agreed.

That's my problem with it. They took too much "Jeep" out of it, especially the back. I'm hoping I get used to it.
It would take a LOT to make the new style grow on me. For the price of a WK2, there are probably 30 or more cars I'd rather drive.
 
#20 · (Edited)
I don't really care for the look of the current GC so I am one of the future customers they have acquired by changing the exterior. I hated the headlights on the current GC and I think the profile of the new GC looks really sophisticated. I think if Jeep can manage to keep current Jeep fans still in the ballpark of "It's still better than any of my other options outside of Jeep" while pulling in more people who were not Jeep enthusiast before they will have a huge win. Also, most of the women I know did not like the current GC but love the look of the current one. I would say more women like the GC that came before the current model than the one that is out now. ( I know that's how my wife feels)
 
#22 ·
every day I love my Jeep more and more...I have gotten 3 compliments in the last week from people that see my Jeep all the time but asked me if I did something different. I had not.

exterior-wise I really like the WK, and I am still on the fence about the WK2. there are some great mechanical improvements and features that are really cool and are pretty significant. the exterior stying is growing on me, but I loved the Wk when I first saw it so IDK if the WK2 will get to the same status in my brain.

IMO the WK2 is a morph of the WJ and the current WK. They rounded out some of the hard edges the WK has, the headlights reverted to more of the WJ look and the stance resembles the WJ more. I did really like the spy-shot that was posted a couple weeks ago so I think I will truly be able to determine if I like it once I see it in person.
 
#35 ·
yup they are just trying to copy the BMW M5
 
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