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Diesel Jeep, Coming Soon

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:44:14 +0000

After long time speculation, it’s been confirmed that Chrysler Automotive will produce a Diesel Jeep. In fact, the vehicle will be a diesel version of the 2012 Grand Cherokee for US audiences. It’s a huge leap, as diesel cars (while growing in popularity) are still rare in North America.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel is slated to join the lineup ‘next year’, without any specific date released as of yet.

According to reports, “The Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel is expected to join the lineup in 2013 (it is unclear whether it will be a 2013 or 2014 model year vehicle) after a hiatus since last being available stateside in 2008.”

Diesel powered Grand Cherokee is expected to offer a massive torque output while helping the company improve overall fuel economy ratings.

Those attending the 2012 North American International Auto Show next week in Detroit should keep an eye open for this variant, along with Chrysler’s Maserati Kubang, making its first American visit.

Source: Torque News

Jeep Cherokee Takes Over Chrysler HQ

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:36:30 +0000

The American HQ for Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep has a 30-story tall picture of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee around it. – The Chrysler building (their headquarters located in Auburn Hills, Michigan – not THE Chrysler Building located in Midtown Manhattan, or any other building owned by Chrysler in Los Angeles) has a new wrap around it – not a rap about it, unfortunately.

According to Mike Manley, president and CEO of Jeep, “the whole concept of building wraps is a way the company to show off the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee as a world-class vehicle to any and all who ends up passing by the Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which includes up to 200,000 motorists passing along Interstate-75, a stones throw away from Chrysler’s HQ.”

This is the second building wrap of the year – when the company won 2010 Motor Trend Truck of the Year award, they graced their building with it as well.

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is power is provided by a 290 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or an option upgrade of 360 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V8. While detailed fuel efficiency data wasn’t revealed, Chrysler says the V6 can deliver up to 23 miles per gallon highway. Cherokee will be available in three different trim levels. The base Laredo 2WD is priced from $30,995 and the top-of-the-line Overland 4WD starts at $42,995.

pic | story: topspeed

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland from StarTech

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:32:02 +0000

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with STARTECH Design is the hotness.

Tuning made in Germany for the Jeep Grand Cherokee: STARTECH presents an exclusive customization program for the SUV. The extensive product lineup is distinguished by professional engineering and innovative design.

The face of the Grand Cherokee is customized with the stunningly styled STARTECH front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights in ‘Black Line’ design. The aerodynamic-enhancement component minimizes lift on the front axle at high speed and gives the 4×4 more passing clout.

Its counterpart in the rear is a special apron that features cutouts for the two characteristic oval-shaped chrome-plated tailpipes of the STARTECH sport exhaust system. The fully stainless-steel exhaust system is available for all Grand Cherokee models and produces a more exciting exhaust note.

The sides of the five-door are upgraded with STARTECH rocker panels with integrated LED lights. These entrance lights are activated with the standard keyless remote or by pulling on a door handle. This innovative STARTECH development makes entering and exiting the vehicle easier in the dark.

22-inch STARTECH Monostar IV 22 wheels are an instant eye catcher. The stunning silver polished five-spoke wheels lend the Grand Cherokee an even classier appearance. The front axle features size 9Jx22 wheels with Pirelli Scorpion tires in size 265/35 R 22. The even wider rear axle combination of size 10Jx22 wheels and size 295/30 R 22 tires contributes greatly to the SUV’s even more agile handling with even greater safety reserves.

The STARTECH suspension kit is specifically calibrated for use with these low-profile tires. It lowers the ride height of the Grand Cherokee by some 30 millimeters (1.2 inches). The lowered center of gravity further improves cornering.

Exclusive interior design is yet another STARTECH specialty that is also available for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The list of accessories ranges from a speedometer bezel with brushed aluminum design to aluminum pedals and door-lock pins to polished stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated STARTECH logo.

Requests for even more customized interiors are fulfilled by the upholsterers in the company’s interior studio. There are virtually no limits to the selection of colors for leather and Alcantara or to the available upholstery designs.

The STARTECH SD6 tuning kit for the common-rail turbodiesel engine of the 3.0 CRD model bumps power output from standard 218 hp (214 bhp) to 262 hp (259 bhp) / 193 kW. Simultaneously peak torque jumps from 510 Nm to 580 Nm (376 to 427 lb-ft) between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm.