Recently named the “Northwest SUV of the Year” and the “Best Off-Road SUV” by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA), Alexandria Jeep shoppers have another reason to check out the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Safford Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Springfield dealership.

Springfield, VA -- (SBWire) -- 04/21/2011 -- Although the new 2011 model continues to turn heads, it was almost two decades ago when Jeep invented the premium SUV segment with the introduction of the Grand Cherokee. With the 2011 model, it is evident that twenty years of quality and performance have been further improved to deliver the most impressive Grand Cherokee yet. Alexandria Jeep shoppers are sure to be impressed with its endless capabilities on and off the road.

Alexandria Jeep Owners Drive Happy

Under the hood, the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine delivers 33% more horsepower than previous models while still increasing fuel efficiency by a whopping 11%. For Alexandria Jeep owners who want to drive down the road less traveled, the 2011 model also comes with Selec-Terrain, an easy to use system that enables drivers to customize their trip according to their anticipated terrain – everything from auto to sand, mud, or rocks.

The 2011 Grand Cherokee’s safety package offers peace of mind to all Alexandria Jeep drivers and utilizes more than 45 features including: electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation and four-wheel anti-lock brakes with rough-road detection. Another safety highlight available on the Grand Cherokee are new torso airbags, which provide even greater protection in the event of a side-impact crash. Convenience is also built in, with keyless entry, express windows and remote start technology.

In addition to its two most recent accolades from the NWAPA, the 2011 Grand Cherokee model has also been recognized as a Consumer’s Digest “Best Buy”, and a “Top Safety Pick” by the IIHS. The 2011 model was also awarded the “Four Wheeler of the Year” award by Four Wheeler magazine, the 2011 “Official Winter Vehicle of New England” title, AutoWeek’s “Best of the Best 2011 Truck Award” and many more.

Safford Jeep Chrysler Dodge of Springfield serves all Alexandria Jeep shoppers. Their skilled and knowledgeable sales staff can help you find a car you’ll love at a price you’ll like. Safford JCD also offers an extensive inventory of Chrysler, Dodge and pre-owned vehicles in addition to their selection of Jeep models. Your Alexandria Jeep dealership is open six days a week and is conveniently located at 6801 Commerce Street in Springfield.

To learn more about the award winning 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee visit their website http://www.saffordofspringfield.com/ or call 888-544-8122 today.

About Safford of Springfield
With the largest inventory of Chrysler Group vehicles in the area, dealerships in the Safford Automotive Group should be the first choice for customers near Alexandria for new and pre-owned Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.

Their experienced and helpful sales, finance and service staff members are all there to make a trip to the dealership simple, straightforward and stress-free.

Contact:
Safford Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Springfield
6801 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA 22150
(888) 544-2091