Chrysler has set pricing on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD. That would be the diesel version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The pricing is as follows:
Green Car Congress has a nice write up about the 3.0 Liter Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee. Since the engine was developed by Mercedes, you just know that this is going to be a great engine, especially in a full size SUV. I am still hoping that the success of a diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee will spark Daimler to place that nice engine in a CRD Jeep Wrangler.
The Mercedes-built 3.0-liter CRD produces 218 hp (160 kw) of power at 3,800 rpm and 510 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpmâ€â€33% more power and 28% more torque than its 2.8-liter predecessor previously offered in Europe. Built in Berlin, Germany, the new V-6 CRD engine is entering series production. Mercedes made enhancements to the engine design ranging from the mechanical system and airflow dynamics to the electronic engine management and emissions control.
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DaimlerChrysler is recalling 111,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to a fire risk with seat heaters. I never understood the need for seat warmers. Isn’t it just a little overboard?
The automaker said the recall only affects those Grand Cherokee models produced in 2003 and 2004, and would cover just under 111,700 vehicles.
Chrysler announced the recall after learning that the front electric seat heater elements may overheat and possibly result in a fire, the spokesman said.
Read the whole article at CNN.
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Jeep, in a wonderful announcement has declared that the Grand Cherokee will be available in the United States as a diesel in early 2007. This is primarily based on the success of the Liberty diesel. If only they could see to it, to bring the Wrangler CRD over the pond to the states as well. Of course being that the Grand Cherokee will be officially getting a diesel variant is a positive sign that the Jeep Wrangler could add a diesel option in the near future.
Of course, I am not sure why they didn’t bring the Wrangler over before the Cherokee. I would almost guarantee that it would be a bigger seller than the Grand Cherokee.
Riding on the success of its Jeep Liberty diesel, the Chrysler Group plans to begin selling a diesel-powered Grand Cherokee SUV in the United States early next year.
Chrysler CEO and President Tom LaSorda will outline the plan today in a speech to business leaders at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island.
It’s the latest push by automakers to offer alternative fuels in response to the rise in gasoline prices and concerns among new car and truck shoppers about fuel economy. Chrysler has become a major proponent of diesel engines and other fuels in the U.S. market.
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The 2007 Jeep Commander and the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will operate on ethanol, if you happen to have an ethanol station in your area of course. The fuel, which is currently not readily available, is made from corn. In 2007, any Jeep Commander or Jeep Grand Cherokee that is purchased with a 4.7 liter engine will be able to run on the E85 variant of ethanol.
Other 2007 Chrysler Group vehicles that will support E85 are:
* Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible with the 2.7-liter engine
* Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram pickups and Dodge Durango SUV with 4.7-liter engine
Let’s hope that they get on making the 2008 Jeep Wrangler E85 compatible.
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