Chrysler LLC Expands Jeep® Grand Cherokee Diesel Lineup With
3.0-Liter Diesel Engine on Laredo Model
Auburn Hills, Mich.,
Nov 12, 2007 - In the continuing effort to increase consumer awareness
on the benefits of diesel technology, Chrysler LLC has expanded the
Jeep® Grand Cherokee diesel lineup to include the 3.0-liter V-6
diesel engine on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (X Package).
Pricing for the diesel engine option also has been reduced by $1,000 on
the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland models equipped with
the class-leading diesel engine.
The manufacturer's
suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine on
the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is $2,585 for 4x2 models and $3,235 for
4x4 models.
The reduced MSRP for
the diesel engine on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is $1,655 for
4x2 and 4x4 models and the MSRP for the diesel engine on the 2008 Jeep
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2 and 4x4 models is $1,010. Jeep Grand
Cherokee Laredo models equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel engine will
begin to arrive at dealerships in late November.
"The 2008 Jeep Grand
Cherokee diesel offers class-leading torque and driving range as well
as outstanding towing capacity," said John Plecha, Director-Jeep Brand
Marketing and Global Communications. "By expanding engine availability
and reducing existing prices, we hope that more consumers will be
encouraged to take advantage of this clean, renewable fuel. Chrysler
believes that clean diesel technology can and should be a part of the
national energy solution, and we will continue to build upon our diesel
leadership."
The 3.0-liter V-6
diesel engine, built by Mercedes-Benz, produces 215 hp (160 kW) at
3,800 rpm, has a class-leading 376 lb.-ft. torque (510 Nm) at
1,600-2,800 rpm and can tow up to 7,400 pounds. The 3.0-liter engine
gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee a class-leading driving range of
approximately 450 miles and gets an estimated fuel economy of 18
miles/city and 23 miles/highway for 4x2 models and 17 miles/city and 22
miles/highway for 4x4 models. Earlier in the year, the engine earned a
spot on Ward's "10 Best Engines" list.
Clean diesel
technology improves fuel economy by up to 30 percent and has up to 20
percent lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Jeep Grand Cherokee
diesel is available in 42 states, excluding California, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode
Island.
Jeep Grand
Cherokee Laredo Diesel
With an MSRP of
$35,685 for 4x2 models and $38,305 for 4x4 models (including $695
destination) the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Diesel (X Package) includes
a five-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch aluminum wheels,
Quadra-Trac II®*, Sirius Satellite Radio, engine block heater,
automatic headlamps, power eight-way driver and four-way passenger
seats, automatic dimming rearview mirror, leather-trimmed heated front
seats, power adjustable pedals, remote start, power sun roof,
adjustable roof rails, side rails, cargo cover and fog lamps. (*4x4
models only)
Jeep Grand
Cherokee Limited Diesel
With an MSRP of
$38,315 for 4x2 models and $40,905 for 4x4 models (including
destination) the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited CRD includes Sirius
Satellite Radio, Quadra-Trac II®*, five-speed automatic
transmission, 17-inch aluminum wheels, memory system (seats, mirrors,
pedals, etc.), air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature
control, rain sensitive windshield wipers, premium leather seats,
SmartBeam headlamps, tire pressure monitor, engine block heater and
MyGIGâ„¢ Multimedia Infotainment System. (*4x4 models only)
Jeep Grand
Cherokee Overland Diesel
With an MSRP of
$41,710 for 4x2 models and $45,145 for 4x4 models (including
destination) the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland CRD includes a five-speed
automatic transmission, Quadra-Drive II*, 18-inch chrome clad wheels,
ParkView® rear back-up camera, ParkSense® rear back-up system,
skid plates*, trailer tow package, tow hooks*, engine block heater,
Sirius Satellite Radio, MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with
navigation and UConnect® hands-free communication system. (*4x4
models only)
The Jeep Grand
Cherokee diesel is manufactured at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant
in Detroit. The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel is fueled with B5 (5
percent) biodiesel at the assembly plant to help increase the awareness
of biodiesel. The Jeep brand also produces a flex-fuel capable
4.7-liter SOHC V-8 engine, which gives customers the ability to use a
fuel with an up to 85 percent concentration of ethanol (E85) in their
vehicles.
Jeep Brand
The Jeep brand
has seven models in the 2008 model year, the most available to retail
consumers at one time in its 66-year history.
The expansion of the
Jeep brand has taken place in just two years. At the start of 2004, the
brand's trio of tough, capable, rugged SUVs included the venerable Jeep
Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty (Cherokee outside North America) and the
icon of the brand, the Jeep Wrangler.
In 2005, the Jeep
Commander was introduced. In 2006, the redesigned Jeep Wrangler was
unveiled. Also debuting in 2006 were three more all-new Jeep vehicles:
Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass and the four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
2008 Jeep Grand
Cherokee Diesel Pricing (Includes $695 Destination)*
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2
|
$35,685 (including $2,585 diesel
engine option)
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4
|
$38,305 (including $3,235 diesel
engine option)
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2
|
$38,315 (including $1,655 diesel
engine option)
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4
|
$40,905 (including $1,655 diesel
engine option)
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2
|
$41,710 (including $1,010 diesel
engine option)
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4
|
$45,145 (including $1,010 diesel
engine option)
|
*All pricing is for
U. S. vehicle only
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