Jeep WK Grand Cherokee Sales, Production Dates & Milestones

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2005-2011 Grand Cherokee production dates & milestones
2003
February 2003 Manual assembly begins of test model WK’s, “Job#0”.
July 2003 First “spy” shots of a camouflaged WK appear on the internet
October 22, 2003 Official launch of the “Trail Rated” campaign, new badges designed for all 2004 and 2005 model year Jeeps.
November, 2003 First unmasked images of the new Grand Cherokee come across a fax machine, leaking out to a Jeep enthusiast. Images are kept under wraps for two months before appearing on the internet.
November 16, 2003 WK mock-up previewed to selected dealers and members of the press. DCX confirms that the new Grand Cherokee will be on sale in October of 2004.
December 2003 WK mock-up previewed to selected DCX salaried employees and members of the press
2004
January, 2004 First uncovered images of the WK appear on the internet
April 7, 2004 WK world premiere for the Press at the NY Auto Show
April 9, 2004 WK world premiere for the public at the NY Auto Show
May 21, 2004 The last WJ Grand Cherokee rolls off the assembly lines. The Jefferson North plant closes for approximately 2 months to retool for the all-new WK model.
June 03, 2004 Chrysler displays for the first time the 2006 “Commander” Jeep at a stock analyst’s meeting in Frankfurt, Germany
June 14, 2004 Initial dealer order date for the 2005 Grand Cherokee.
July 26, 2004 All new 2005 “WK” Grand Cherokee production start-up (Job#1).
August 17, 2004 New Press release and new WK photos issued for upcoming launch
August 25, 2004 Manufacturing Launch of All-New 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, celebration includes live simulcast from the Jefferson North Assembly Plant
August 2004 QC testing begins for WK final production models
September 16, 2004 2005 Grand Cherokees released for shipment to dealers
September 19, 2004 All new 2005 “WK” Grand Cherokee start arriving in dealer showrooms
October 21, 2004 2005 Grand Cherokee national premiere night at dealerships
2005
February, 2005 First 2006 WK Grand Cherokee volume production pilot models are built at Jefferson North, including the Laredo, Limited Overland and SRT8 models.
February, 2005 First 2006 XK Commander volume production pilot models are built at Jefferson North.
March 2005 2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export model premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show
March 7, 2005 2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export model volume production startup for 4.7L and 5.7L models (Job #1)
March 18, 2005 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 world premiere, Live with Regis and Kelly show, 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 model volume production startup for 3.0 V6 CRD models (Job #1)
July 1, 2005 2005 WK Grand Cherokee final day of production (Buildout)
July 5, 2005 2006 WK Grand Cherokee production launch
July 18, 2005 2006 “XK” Commander production launch
September 2005 Sales introduction for the 2006 WK and XK models
September 12, 2005 World premiere of the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot concept models at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA)
November 5, 2005 Production launch for the 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 models
November 7, 2005 Order banks open for the 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 models
December 23, 2005 2005 Grand Cherokee “WH” export model production end (Buildout)
December, 2005 First Grand Cherokee SRT8 models begin arriving to dealers
2006
January 9, 2006 Start of production for 2006 WH Grand Cherokee export models
January 16, 2006 Start of production for 2006 XH Commander export models
April, 2006 2006 Jeep 65th anniversary models released
April, 2006 On-sale date for the european export models of the Jeep Commander
April 12, 2006 World premiere of production versions of the Jeep Compass and Patriot at the NY Auto Show
May 30, 2006 Start of production for the 2007 Jeep Compass
June 30, 2006 End of production for 2006 WK and XK models
July, 2006 On-sale date for the european export models of the Grand Cherokee SRT8
July 17, 2006 Start of production for 2007 WK and XK models
September 1, 2008 Sales introduction for the 2007 WK and XK models
October 13, 2006 End of production for 2006 WH Grand Cherokee and WK Commander export models
2007
February 22, 2007 Start of North American production for the 2007 WK Grand Cherokee CRD diesel
April 4, 2007 World debut of the 2008 Grand Cherokee models at the New York Auto Show
July 13, 2007 End of production for 2007 WK Grand Cherokee and XK Commander models
July 16, 2007 Start of production for refreshed 2008 WK Grand Cherokee and XK Commander models
September 1, 2007 Sales introduction for the 2008 WK and XK models
2008
2008 Start of virtual engineering for the next generation 2011-2016 Grand Cherokees (WK2)
July 11, 2008 End of production for 2008 WK Grand Cherokee and XK Commander models
August 11, 2008 Start of North American production for the 2009 WK Grand Cherokee (delayed from July 14th)
September 2008 Sales introduction for the 2009 WK and XK models
September 2008 S0 pilot testing for the new WK2 Grand Cherokee
November 24, 2008 End of production for the north american 3.0L diesel engine (2008.5 model year)
2009
January 2009 Initial WK2 testing phase begins at Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills (impact and performance tests).
April 8, 2009 World debut for the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee, New York Auto Show.
August 17, 2009 Start of North American production for the 2010 WK Grand Cherokee and Commander XK
September 1, 2009 Sales introduction for the 2010 WK and XK models
2010
March 12, 2010 End of production for the 2010 Grand Cherokee, final model year of the third generation
March-May 2010 Jefferson North Assembly plant shutdown for a major plant renovation and upgrade, in preparation for the launch of the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee
May 10, 2010 Start of production for the all-new 4th generation 2011 Grand Cherokee

 

2005 WK MSRP* at Introduction
(*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, including $525 Destination charge)
Laredo (2WD) $26,220
Laredo (4WD) $28,190
Limited (2WD) $31,985
Limited (4WD) $34,415

 

2006 WK MSRP* at Introduction
(*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, including $695 Destination charge)
Laredo (2WD) $27,860
Laredo (4WD) $29,830
Limited (2WD) $34,110
Limited (4WD) $36,700
Overland (2WD) $39,685
Overland (4WD) $42,925
SRT8 (4WD) $39,990

 

2007 WK MSRP* at Introduction
(*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, including $695 Destination charge)
Laredo (2WD) $28,235
Laredo (4WD) $30,205
Limited (2WD) $35,300
Limited (4WD) $37,890
Overland (2WD) $39,825
Overland (4WD) $43,260
SRT8 (4WD) $40,675

 

2008 WK MSRP* at Introduction
(*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, including $695 Destination charge)
Laredo (2WD) $29,115
Laredo (4WD) $31,085
Limited (2WD) $36,660
Limited (4WD) $39,250
Overland (2WD) $40,700
Overland (4WD) $44,135
SRT8 (4WD) $41,220

 

2009 WK MSRP* at Introduction
(*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, including $730 Destination charge)
Laredo (2WD) $30,380
Laredo (4WD) $32,350
Limited (2WD) $37,875
Limited (4WD) $40,615
Overland (2WD) $41,340
Overland (4WD) $44,775
SRT8 (4WD) $42,730

 

2010 WK MSRP* at Introduction
(*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, including $780 Destination charge)
Laredo (2WD) $30,710
Laredo (4WD) $32,680
Limited (2WD) $37,480
Limited (4WD) $39,420
SRT8 (4WD) $43,325

 

WK Retail Monthly Sales 2004-2009WK Retail Monthly Sales 2004-2009

 

 

WK Sales by month – 2004(includes outgoing 2004 models)
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Oct-04 13,968  
Nov-04 13,372  
Dec-04 20,382  

 

WK Sales by month – 2005
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Jan-05 12,755 12,755
Feb-05 15,531 28,286
Mar-05 18,828 47,114
Apr-05 18,436 65,550
May-05 18,040 83,590
Jun-05 23,944 107,534
Jul-05 24,331 131,865
Aug-05 17,931 149,796
Sep-05 14,025 163,821
Oct-05 14,298 178,119
Nov-05 13,733 191,852
Dec-05 21,732 2005 Total:  213,584

 

 

WK Sales by month – 2006
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Jan-06 12,460 12,460
Feb-06 13,923 26,383
Mar-06 14,184 40,567
Apr-06 10,503 51,073
May-06 11,110 62,183
Jun-06 10,688 72,871
Jul-06 10,124 82,995
Aug-06 15,129 98,124
Sep-06 11,034 109,158
Oct-06 9,193 118,351
Nov-06 7,944 126,295
Dec-06 12,853 2006 Total:  139,148

 

 

WK Sales by month – 2007
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Jan-07 9,635 9,635
Feb-07 10,823 20,458
Mar-07 10,398 30,856
Apr-07 9,536 40,392
May-07 9,101 49,493
Jun-07 10,968 60,461
Jul-07 10,101 70,562
Aug-07 12,265 82,827
Sep-07 10,419 93,246
Oct-07 7,449 100,695
Nov-07 8,489 109,184
Dec-07 11,753 2007 Total:  120,937

 

 

WK Sales by month – 2008
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Jan-08 7,828 7,828
Feb-08 7,163 14,991
Mar-08 8,172 23,163
Apr-08 6,597 29,760
May-08 6,979 36,739
Jun-08 6,054 42,793
Jul-08 5,239 48,032
Aug-08 4,736 52,768
Sep-08 4,565 57,333
Oct-08 5,638 62,971
Nov-08 5,203 68,174
Dec-08 5,504 2008 Total:  73,678

 

 

WK Sales by month – 2009
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Jan-09 3,124 3,124
Feb-09 4,725 7,849
Mar-09 4,538 12,387
Apr-09 3,600 15,987
May-09 3,480 19,467
Jun-09 3,623 23,090
Jul-09 3,520 26,610
Aug-09 7,679 34,289
Sep-09 5,601 39,890
Oct-09 3,256 43,146
Nov-09 3,085 46,231
Dec-09 4,097 2009 Total:  50,328

 

 

WK Sales by month – 2010
Month Sales Total sales YTD
Jan-10 3,311 3,311
Feb-10 6,614 9,925
Mar-10 5,986 15,911
Apr-10 3,393 19,304
May-10 3,246 22,550
Jun-10 2,912 23,090
Jul-10 5,407 26,610