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

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