| 2005-2011 Grand Cherokee manufacturing dates & milestones |
| 2003 |
| February 2003 |
Manual meeting begins of take a look at mannequin WK’s, “Job#0”. |
| July 2003 |
First “spy” pictures of a camouflaged WK seem on the web |
| October 22, 2003 |
Official launch of the “Trail Rated” marketing campaign, new badges designed for all 2004 and 2005 mannequin 12 months Jeeps. |
| November, 2003 |
First unmasked photographs of the brand new Grand Cherokee come throughout a fax machine, leaking out to a Jeep fanatic. Images are stored underneath wraps for 2 months earlier than showing on the web. |
| November 16, 2003 |
WK mock-up previewed to chose sellers and members of the press. DCX confirms that the brand new Grand Cherokee can be on sale in October of 2004. |
| December 2003 |
WK mock-up previewed to chose DCX salaried staff and members of the press |
| 2004 |
| January, 2004 |
First uncovered photographs of the WK seem on the web |
| April 7, 2004 |
WK world premiere for the Press on the NY Auto Show |
| April 9, 2004 |
WK world premiere for the general public on the NY Auto Show |
| May 21, 2004 |
The final WJ Grand Cherokee rolls off the meeting strains. The Jefferson North plant closes for about 2 months to retool for the all-new WK mannequin. |
| June 03, 2004 |
Chrysler shows for the primary time the 2006 “Commander” Jeep at a inventory analyst’s assembly in Frankfurt, Germany |
| June 14, 2004 |
Initial vendor order date for the 2005 Grand Cherokee. |
| July 26, 2004 |
All new 2005 “WK” Grand Cherokee manufacturing start-up (Job#1). |
| August 17, 2004 |
New Press launch and new WK photographs issued for upcoming launch |
| August 25, 2004 |
Manufacturing Launch of All-New 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, celebration contains reside simulcast from the Jefferson North Assembly Plant |
| August 2004 |
QC testing begins for WK last manufacturing fashions |
| September 16, 2004 |
2005 Grand Cherokees launched for cargo to sellers |
| September 19, 2004 |
All new 2005 “WK” Grand Cherokee begin arriving in vendor showrooms |
| October 21, 2004 |
2005 Grand Cherokee nationwide premiere evening at dealerships |
| 2005 |
| February, 2005 |
First 2006 WK Grand Cherokee quantity manufacturing pilot fashions are constructed at Jefferson North, together with the Laredo, Limited Overland and SRT8 fashions. |
| February, 2005 |
First 2006 XK Commander quantity manufacturing pilot fashions are constructed at Jefferson North. |
| March 2005 |
2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export mannequin premiere on the Geneva International Motor Show |
| March 7, 2005 |
2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export mannequin quantity manufacturing startup for 4.7L and 5.7L fashions (Job #1) |
| March 18, 2005 |
2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 world premiere, Live with Regis and Kelly present, New York. |
| March 23, 2005 |
2006 Jeep Commander world premiere, New York International Auto Show |
| March 23, 2005 |
2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 introduction, New York International Auto Show |
| May 2, 2005 |
2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export mannequin quantity manufacturing startup for 3.0 V6 CRD fashions (Job #1) |
| July 1, 2005 |
2005 WK Grand Cherokee last day of manufacturing (Buildout) |
| July 5, 2005 |
2006 WK Grand Cherokee manufacturing launch |
| July 18, 2005 |
2006 “XK” Commander manufacturing launch |
| September 2005 |
Sales introduction for the 2006 WK and XK fashions |
| September 12, 2005 |
World premiere of the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot idea fashions on the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) |
| November 5, 2005 |
Production launch for the 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 fashions |
| November 7, 2005 |
Order banks open for the 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 fashions |
| December 23, 2005 |
2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export mannequin manufacturing finish (Buildout) |
| December, 2005 |
First Grand Cherokee SRT8 fashions start arriving to sellers |
| 2006 |
| January 9, 2006 |
Start of manufacturing for 2006 WH Grand Cherokee export fashions |
| January 16, 2006 |
Start of manufacturing for 2006 XH Commander export fashions |
| April, 2006 |
2006 Jeep sixty fifth anniversary fashions launched |
| April, 2006 |
On-sale date for the eu export fashions of the Jeep Commander |
| April 12, 2006 |
World premiere of manufacturing variations of the Jeep Compass and Patriot on the NY Auto Show |
| May 30, 2006 |
Start of manufacturing for the 2007 Jeep Compass |
| June 30, 2006 |
End of manufacturing for 2006 WK and XK fashions |
| July, 2006 |
On-sale date for the eu export fashions of the Grand Cherokee SRT8 |
| July 17, 2006 |
Start of manufacturing for 2007 WK and XK fashions |
| September 1, 2008 |
Sales introduction for the 2007 WK and XK fashions |
| October 13, 2006 |
End of manufacturing for 2006 WH Grand Cherokee and WK Commander export fashions |
| 2007 |
| February 22, 2007 |
Start of North American manufacturing for the 2007 WK Grand Cherokee CRD diesel |
| April 4, 2007 |
World debut of the 2008 Grand Cherokee fashions on the New York Auto Show |
| July 13, 2007 |
End of manufacturing for 2007 WK Grand Cherokee and XK Commander fashions |
| July 16, 2007 |
Start of manufacturing for refreshed 2008 WK Grand Cherokee and XK Commander fashions |
| September 1, 2007 |
Sales introduction for the 2008 WK and XK fashions |
| 2008 |
| 2008 |
Start of digital engineering for the following technology 2011-2016 Grand Cherokees (WK2) |
| July 11, 2008 |
End of manufacturing for 2008 WK Grand Cherokee and XK Commander fashions |
| August 11, 2008 |
Start of North American manufacturing for the 2009 WK Grand Cherokee (delayed from July 14th) |
| September 2008 |
Sales introduction for the 2009 WK and XK fashions |
| September 2008 |
S0 pilot testing for the brand new WK2 Grand Cherokee |
| November 24, 2008 |
End of manufacturing for the north american 3.0L diesel engine (2008.5 mannequin 12 months) |
| 2009 |
| January 2009 |
Initial WK2 testing part begins at Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills (impression and efficiency exams). |
| April 8, 2009 |
World debut for the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee, New York Auto Show. |
| August 17, 2009 |
Start of North American manufacturing for the 2010 WK Grand Cherokee and Commander XK |
| September 1, 2009 |
Sales introduction for the 2010 WK and XK fashions |
| 2010 |
| March 12, 2010 |
End of manufacturing for the 2010 Grand Cherokee, last mannequin 12 months of the third technology |
| March-May 2010 |
Jefferson North Assembly plant shutdown for a significant plant renovation and improve, in preparation for the launch of the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee |
| May 10, 2010 |
Start of manufacturing for the all-new 4th technology 2011 Grand Cherokee |
