(April 14, 2011) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (PRNewswire) — Since arriving in dealer showrooms last summer, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has captured 29 awards from an array of opinion-leading publications, television and on-line media outlets, journalist associations and industry organizations.

The accolades have included several "Best SUV" awards highlighting the overall performance of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, and have also focused on a variety of individual attributes – including leading 4x4 and winter-driving capability, world-class interior design, interior sound, safety and environmental innovation.

"We are delighted that the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has received nearly 30 influential awards from a variety of respected journalist and industry publications and organizations," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand.

Through the first quarter of 2011, Grand Cherokee sales were up 64 percent versus the same period last year – double the full-size SUV industry's gain for the same time period.

The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has captured the following awards:

    • 4x4 Australia Magazine: 4x4 of the Year
    • Auto123.com: Mid-size Utility of the Year
    • Auto Bild allrad: Best Imported 4x4 (between 40,000 and 60,000 Euros)
    • AutoWeek: Best of the Best 2011 Truck
    • Car and Driver: 2011 Editors' Choice Awards/Mid-size SUVs
    • Car and Driver: Best Performer – Interior Sound Level
    • Car Middle East Magazine: Family Car of the Year
    • Consumers Digest: Best Buy
    • Decisive Media: Urban Wheel award – 2011 Urban Truck of the Year
    • Detroit News: Truck of the Year
    • Four Wheeler magazine: Four Wheeler of the Year
    • Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): Top Safety Pick
    • Internet Truck of the Year (2011)
    • Kelley Blue Book: 2011 Top 10 Family Cars
    • Motoring 2011: 2011 SUV/SUV Over $40,000 award
    • Motorweek: Drivers' Choice Award
    • msn.Autos: Safest Cars in America/Safest Sport Utility Vehicle
    • New England Motor Press Association: Official Winter Vehicle of New England
    • Northwest Automotive Press Association: Best SUV
    • Northwest Automotive Press Association: Best Off-road SUV
    • Playboy: Best SUV
    • Popular Mechanics: Automotive Excellence award – Off-road Ability
    • Ruedas ESPN: Best SUV
    • Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association: Best SUV
    • Society of Plastics Engineers: Environmental Innovation award
    • Texas Auto Writers Association: SUV of Texas
    • Texas Auto Writers Association: Full-size SUV of Texas
    • Ward's: 10 Best Interiors
    • Utah Rides: 2011 Truck/SUV of the Year