New Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel to go on Sale in the States in 2013

On Wednesday, Porsche confirmed that it will bring the Cayenne Diesel to the U.S. by 2013, but the German company isn't the only automaker with plans to sell a diesel-powered SUV in the States.

The Chrysler Group announced today that it would add a diesel version to its Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup in the United States and Canada. The North American diesel model will be manufactured at the firm's Jefferson North Assembly Plant [JNAP] in Detroit.

In addition, Chrysler revealed that it would add a third crew and 1,100 new jobs at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant next year. Current employment at the plant is approximately 2,890 workers.

"We believe that investing in Detroit is not only the right thing to do, but it is a smart thing to do as we work to write the next chapter in our shared history," said Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne.

The automaker did not divulge any more details but there's a good chance that the North American market Grand Cherokee Diesel will be offered with the same engine as its European counterpart.

The latter is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 CRD common-rail turbo diesel available in two states of tune delivering 190HP at 4,000rpm and 440Nm (324.5 lb-ft) at 1,600-2,800rpm, and 241HP at 4,000rpm and 550Nm (405.7 lb-ft) at 1,800-2,800rpm. Both versions of the V6 are matted to a five-speed automatic transmission.

The 190HP model accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 10.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 191km/h (119mph) while returning a combined fuel consumption of 8.3 lt/100km (28.4mpg) in the European cycle.

The more potent 241HP variant goes from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 8.2 seconds en route to a top speed of 202km/h (126mph) but returns the same fuel economy at 8.3 lt/100km (28.4mpg).

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Jeep Announces UK Pricing for Grand Cherokee SRT8 and New 3.0 CRD Overland Summit

Five months after the UK release of the frequent variations of the brand-new Fantastic Cherokee, Vehicle has declared that it is providing the main SRT8.

Billed as the best-performing Vehicle ever, the £58,995 Fantastic Cherokee SRT8 is operated by the new 6.4-liter Hemi V8 which makes 465HP and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of twisting. It increases from halt to 0 to 60mph [96km/h] in 4.8 mere a few moments, has a top pace of 160 mph [257 km/h], and braking system from 60-0 mph in 116 toes.

Power is moved to all four tires via the Quadra-Trac AWD program, which can spend up to 100 percent of available twisting to one back rim in slick circumstances. The Fantastic Cherokee SRT8 also functions flexible damping revocation and the five-mode Selec-Track program that melodies the characteristics of the car according to the street conditions

Its normal products functions effective head constraints, flexible vacation control, ahead impact notice and water braking program assistance, a program that regularly cures the braking program dvds in wet circumstances.

Jeep has also included a new edition to the Fantastic Cherokee Overland sequence with the 3.0-liter diesel-engine called 'Summit' which is costing £44,795.

On the outside, the Peak is recognized by its new, “Rugged Brown” coloring with completely chromed grill and fog light bezels and the 20-inch finished aluminum tires.

Inside, it gets a two-tone dark-colored cheaper and seat higher within reduce, along with saddle-colored Nappa warmed and ventilated buckskin seating with punctured places, feature pipes and exclusive appears, plus Berber ground pads with dark-colored and saying feature joining.

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Jeep Presents a Pair of Nautical Themed Wranglers at the Salon Nautique de Paris

It has become something of a custom for Vehicle to play around with its Wrangler designs by consistently introducing either unique creation editions or especially designed aspects.

At this seasons Salon Nautique de London (or this year's London Maritime Show in basic English), Vehicle was released a couple of idea designs that are based on the four-door Wrangler Endless and influenced by the community of going and yachting.

Both the Wrangler Nautic Blanche (White) and Wrangler Nautic Noire (Black) were designed with the help of France design business, Style & Design.

The Wrangler Nautic Blanche gives honor to the community of going and is highlighted with a white-colored body and corresponding within colours, while there's also a lot of attractive wood reduce within and out. The idea also comes with its own couple of textile seats and a covering attached on the back top bar.

The dimly lit Wrangler Nautic Noir is to have a powerful referrals to luxurious vessels, though aside from the dark-colored colours and a little different sitting décor, it functions the same variations and accessories as the white-colored idea.

Jeep said that for the time being, both designs continue to be simply conceptual research with no programs for creation.

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Jeep Announces Fresh Euro Lineup, Two New Oil Burners

Jeep will debut an updated European range in Paris this year and for the first time in a reality as he may appeal to Western European consumers. In 2011, the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler revised 2011, and the rest of the crew off-road seems to produce two new types of diesel engine.

Naturally, it will not bring anything new Jeep models in the table in Paris, but diesel engines are here to help attract European buyers for the Command of the American brand closer look.

After all, the Grand Cherokee - have much of Benzo DNA in it and is very similar - now ride on a configuration Quadra-Lift air suspension like the other who gives himself airs SUV. No word yet on what type of diesel engine under the hood, but it should help the new CG to give them Euro guys some competition.

Most of the above forms new drive is a 2.8-liter V6 turbodiesel Cherokee debut in 2011 (I want is the freedom of Amurru) and Wrangler 2011, Chrysler is the first attempt to start / stop technique if equipped with 6-speed manual transmission.

The TD 2.8 gives 200 horsepower and 410 Nm or 460 Nm (lb ft) of torque with a stick and 6-speed automatic 5-speed, respectively, while improving the efficiency of 13% and reduce emissions by 14% ( 15% in Cherokee 4X4).

According to Jeep, the new combined fuel economy figure or 30.6mpg U.S. 7.7 lt/100km manual for the Cherokee (7.8 lt/100km with automatic transmission), or 7.1 lt/100km 33.1mpg U.S. Manual for the Wrangler (Auto: lt/100km 8.1) and 7.4 lt/100km or 31.8mpg U.S. for unlimited manual Wrangler (Auto: lt/100km 8.3).

A Nm 163 hp / 320 TD 2.2 liters with a 6-speed brothers appear in the Patriot / Compass instead of the old 2.0-liter. It will not help as cute utes tow up to 2,000 kg, consumes 6.6 km or 35.6 mpg U.S. lt/100 combined and emits 172 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

For complete specifications on the 2011 Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, go ahead and see our previous posts. As for 2011 Cherokee, stay here. For Europe, there will be a special "Jet" version shown in Paris.

On the outside it will get bright trim (lower fascia, side molding, roof runners, and the license plate), chrome mirrors, black headlight housings, and tinted windows, interior, "stitching accent" is optional. The Jet Cherokee will be available in Bright Silver, Dark Charcoal, black and shiny Blackberry and comes with a. .. (sigh )..." Jet "badge on the screens.

Jeep President and CEO Mike Manley said: .. "Heritage of the legendary Jeep brand has been one of the most recognized brands in the world [He] continues to evolve with new cars, design, engines and technology, we are proud to bring new innovations Jeep in Paris, the first use of the company to start / stop technology that improves fuel economy by up Jeep Wrangler 13 percent, and the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, designed and built to meet customers here in Europe and the world. "

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