In typical diesel fashion, the new engine is also remarkably efficient, offering fuel economy some 50 percent better than with the V8. Official city/highway ratings for the EcoDiesel are 9.8 / 7.0 L/100km versus 15.6 / 9.9 for the 5.7-litre V8, and my. Photo: Simon Hill, Canadian Auto Press. test vehicle was showing about an 11 L/100km long Close. Located in Amarillo, TX / 1,315 miles away from Boydton, VA. Certified. Recent Arrival! 2014 Redline 2 Coat Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD SRT HEMI 6.4L V8 MDS This Jeep Grand Cherokee The diesel engine gave tons of torque (420 lb-ft) for off-the-line explosion, but admittedly, the 240 hp V6 felt a little underpowered when trying to pass at highway speeds. Once the car hit 55 mph it lowered 1.6 inches, increasing aerodynamics and helping highway fuel economy creep into the low 30s. New features for the 2014 model year include an updated 8-speed transmission, and an optional diesel engine. Reliability ratings are average, according to J.D. Power. There are some serious mechanical problems which lower its rating. Four engines are available, including a high-performance V8 found in the SRT8 model. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive review. according to Jeep. Opting for the diesel -- a $2,300 premium over the optional V8 on Limited, Overland and Summit models; it is not available on the The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 295 horsepower. A 360-horsepower, 5.7-liter V8 is optional. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard in both models. The base 2016 Grand Cherokee returns an EPA-estimated 19/26 mpg city/highway, which is good for the class. aeQb. Fuel consumption for the Jeep Cherokee Limited diesel is rated at 5.8l/100kms which also betters RAV4 (6.5l/100kms for the six-speed auto ‘Cruiser’ model). And Jeep Cherokee Limited Diesel trumps rivals with its best-in-class nine-speed automatic transmission. As we know in the industry’s never-ending quest for optimized fuel consumption We tested the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 with the V6 diesel which lists for $67,500, before on-road costs. That’s $10K more than the entry grade Laredo with the same engine. The Grand Cherokee Limited comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels. Coming standard are 20-inch alloy wheels, an 8.4-inch touchscreen with sat nav, Apple CarPlay VALUE. The Grand Cherokee ticks all the boxes for value and the Overland, for the price, throws a unmatched luxury and safety features - oddly, except the important five-star crash rating - plus boasts a strong diesel engine, good fuel efficiency, brilliant off-road capability and a new-found driveway status of simply being a Jeep. Jeep Grand Cherokees Near you. More significant for the 2014 Grand Cherokee's fuel economy is the arrival of the long-awaited diesel model. It's powered by a 3.0-liter, turbodiesel V-6 sourced

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