Among the many debuts we’ll see at the 2009 New York Auto Show next week will be the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee which shares its platform with the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

We saw a sketch of the redesign Grand Cherokee in Chrysler’s viability plan in February. Chrysler says that the fuel-economy of the next-generation Grand Cherokee will be improved by 19 percent.

We’ll get all the details at the 2009 New York Auto Show on April 8.

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sketches:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: AutoWeek 

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 interior.” Fuel-economy of the next-generation Grand Cherokee will be improved by 19 percent.

As for the 2010 Chrysler 300, Chrysler LLC says the next-generation model will feature a “stylish new exterior and interior designs, improved fuel efficiency and unprecedented uconnect connectivity.” Powertrain options will include an all-new fuel-efficient 6-cylinder engine along with a V8 HEMI. The HEMI will feature Chrysler’s Multiple Displacement System (MDS) that automatically deactivates engine cylinders for enhanced fuel economy which will be improved by 22 percent.

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2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sketches:

 Source: Chrysler (via KickingTires)