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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Porsche Says Cayenne Diesel and All-New Cajun Coming to the USA in 2013

At the upcoming 2012 Detroit Motor Show, Porsche will reveal the all-new 911 Cabriolet to the North American public for the very first time before it goes on sale this spring along with the also new 430-horsepower Panamera GTS, which we first saw at the L.A. Auto Show in November.

But these aren't the only new models being prepared for the American market as Porsche also has plans to launch its first ever compression-ignition car in the USA, the Cayenne Diesel along with the soon-to-be revealed Cajun compact crossover, which the German automaker said will arrive in showrooms in 2013.

The Cayenne Diesel was recently updated with a modified version of the VW Group's 3.0-liter V6 featuring a new turbocharger, increased direct injection pressure and a lighter crankshaft.

The diesel unit is rated at 245-horses offering the Cayenne a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph), while returning a combined fuel consumption of 7.2 liters/100 km (equal to 32.7 mpg US) in the European cycle. Porsche has not yet announced performance or fuel economy figures for the American market model.

As for the new Cajun, Porsche continues testing the Cayenne's smaller crossover sibling in Europe. The Cajun will share its platform architecture with the Audi Q5 and will likely offer both four-cylinder and V6 engine options.

Other models being prepared by Porsche include the replacements for the Boxster roadster and Cayman coupe.

In other related news, Porsche made an announcement on its new U.S. headquarters located in Atlanta. The complex, which is adjacent to the new terminal of Atlanta’s international airport, will for the first time centralize all administrative, training and sales functions and financial services, and is scheduled for completion in 2013.

“By building a new headquarters in Atlanta in the US State of Georgia we are underlining our growth ambitions in the region,” said aid Bernhard Maier, Porsche AG Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing.

In addition, Porsche said that it plans to invest more than US$100 million to build a new customer test facility in Carson in California, between the airports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Hofele-Design to Debut Porsche Cayster GT670 at the 2011 Essen Motor Show

Next on our calendar Motor Show is the biggest tuning event in Europe, 2011 Essen show in Germany where Hofele-Design will present its own measure take Porsche Cayenne GT-called Cayster 670th

Package bundles a new Aero body kit, which includes wheel extensions, rear bumper diffuser, front spoiler with a sump up, side skirts, roof spoiler and a real carbon fiber trim pieces of the body.

Electronic lowering module to drop the suspension of the Cayenne Air 40mm (~ 1.6 inches), but only at speeds up to 80 km / h (50 mph), while the Hofele-Design also offers a selection of alloy wheels in sizes 20 to 22 inches.

On the front of the engine, there are two performance kits available, one for the Cayenne Diesel, which rises 3.0 TDI V6 245PS output 315P and 550 nm at 650 nm and (£ 479.4 ft.) and one for the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, which increases supply of 380-481 horse-horses and a torque of 580 Nm to 737 Nm (543.6 pounds ft).

For the interior of the Cayenne Hofele-Design offers custom leather panels and a set of carbon center console, instrument panel and door panels.

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