Question of the Day: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer or Dodge Durango?

Posted: Sep 07, 2010
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2011 Ford Explorer, 2011 Dodge Durango

The United States market now has three brand-new SUVs / Crossovers to pick from and that got us thinking which ones American will flock towards most.

Will it be the 2011 Ford Explorer, 2011 Dodge Durango or the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Or would you rather just go to GM and pick the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia or Buick Enclave (all are built on the same Lambda platform).

Let us know what your pick is in the comments section after the jump.

Refresher:

  • 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in 3 models: Laredo, Limited and Overland. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×2 model starts at $30,995, while the 4×4 Grand Cherokee Laredo model starts at $32,995. Prices for the 2011 Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4 start at $39,995, while the Overland 4×4 model start at $42,995. All models are be powered by a 3.6L Pentastar V6 unit making 290-hp delivering up to 23 mpg and over 500 miles on one tank of gas. Optional features include a 360-hp 5.7L V8 and a Trailer Tow Group.
  • 2011 Ford Explorer: Power for the 2011 Ford Explorer comes from a 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine making 290-hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or the optional 6-speed SelectShift automatic. Ford will also offer an 2.0L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled EcoBoost engine making 237-hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Also mated to a 6-speed automatic, the EcoBoost Explorer is expected to deliver a 30 percent increase in fuel-economy. The 2011 Explorer will hit dealerships with three trim levels including base, XLT and Limited. Prices start at $28,190.
  • 2011 Dodge Durango: Power for the 2011 Dodge Durango comes from two engine choices. Standard is Chrysler’s fuel-efficient 290-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 and optional is the 5.7L HEMI V8 with fuel-saving, Multi-displacement system (MDS) 4-cylinder mode. The Pentastar V6 has a towing capacity of 6,200 pounds while the V8 can pull 7,400 pounds.

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- By: Omar Rana


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  • Pat

    I'll have to say Jeep Grand Cherokee – it looks the meanest out of all of them.

  • JD

    Dodge Durango for me. The Explorer styling is very awkward, and I need three rows. That said I will have to wait and see what the interior is like.

  • Mogar

    I'll say Explorer to disagree with JD and Pat. I also like the powertrain options. On looks alone I'd go with the Durango. I'm already bored with the GC styling and the Explorer is slightly too alien

  • http://www.facebook.com/branden.khan Branden Khan

    Explorer period.

  • cristian a

    Grand Cherokee of course!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1036025731 Sigurður Guðmundsson

    No question about it for me it

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1036025731 Sigurður Guðmundsson

    No question about it for me it

  • Rrigell

    Dodge and Jeep……….a must buy.

  • Anonymous

    The new Durango is looking good, but I would go with the Grand Cherokee. Best value for money, I think…

  • Anonymous

    I’m ford Explorer all the way… :)

  • Roadman92

    Explorer has 3 spacious rows.

  • Roadman92

    Explorer has 3 spacious rows.

  • Mike

    The Ford Explorer absolutely wins in technology.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DZJSWZCBAQTXWDVGAQRQW27TVE sf sweet

    the ford explorer the best looking and seat seven adults

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DZJSWZCBAQTXWDVGAQRQW27TVE sf sweet

    the ford explorer the best looking and seat seven adults

  • Flykirwan

    I would say The Jeep. I feel the Ford is too space like, too conceptual. The Dodge, which also has a 3rd row, is nice, i really like it, but its too big, i dont need 3 rows. The jeep is perfect, and i love the air suspension and the leather dash. It’s got class that wont cost you out of your ass.

  • Flykirwan

    I would say The Jeep. I feel the Ford is too space like, too conceptual. The Dodge, which also has a 3rd row, is nice, i really like it, but its too big, i dont need 3 rows. The jeep is perfect, and i love the air suspension and the leather dash. It’s got class that wont cost you out of your ass.

  • Flykirwan

    and, the durango, all pics havent been released yet. theres barely any on the dodge site, so you cant really base your opinion on the pictures just yet.

  • Damian

    The Ford Explorer absolutely wins!!!!!!!!!:)

  • Mingo

    Bought the Jeep and no regrets! Hands down German engineering on an American car!

  • Mingo

    Bought the Jeep and no regrets! Hands down German engineering on an American car!

  • Tohot2handle03

    Ok so i would deff not go with the exsploder Ford just right up sucks. The Durango is the one for me it is mean looking and nice looking inside.

  • Fprimoli

    Ford Explorer! I can’t believe how much better it is than previous models!