Is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel a good car?
Even when equipped with the base gasoline V6 engine, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is plenty powerful. It also provides a quiet, comfortable ride and commendable stability around turns. Around town, the diesel V6 lurches and clatters quite a bit, but once it’s up to highway speed, it’s exceptionally quiet.
What kind of engine is in a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Grand Cherokee’s base engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 that makes 290 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, while in addition to the diesel, two Hemi V-8s are optional, including a 5.7-liter unit that makes 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.4-liter version that makes 470 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque in the Grand Cherokee SRT.
Who makes 2014 Jeep diesel?
VM Motori Cento
—the model’s 2014 refresh brings with it a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6. The update also includes new exterior lighting, resculpted front and rear styling, and an updated interior. VM Motori Cento in Ferrara, Italy, produces the engine, which will be marketed under the EcoDiesel name.
Will the Grand Cherokee l get a diesel?
There’s no diesel, though it wouldn’t be a shock if Jeep adds one. A hybrid seems less likely, though a plug-in hybrid version of the new five-passenger Grand Cherokee will be available later this year. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on all Grand Cherokee Ls.
How reliable is the Jeep diesel engine?
In short, generally, the Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is reliable and can last a long time, however, just like most car brands it does come with its flaws, on average the jeep will run for about 200000 miles and more before having some major repairs and problems.
What kind of horsepower does a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
Except for the SRT version, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
What kind of fuel economy does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee adds great turbodiesel fuel economy to a resume already blushing with talent. With an SUV’s off-road capability but a crossover’s car-like ride, and its own take on rugged style, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a study in contradictions—but they resolve into one impressive, capable, attractive vehicle.
What are the trims of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The system can also be lowered, improving aerodynamics as well as facilitating ingress and egress. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in four trims: Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee worth the price?
We’re used to giving the stamp of approval to the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s base V-6, but the diesel makes so much sense over the long haul, it’s worth the high entry price if you tend to keep vehicles for more than a few years. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee adds great turbodiesel fuel economy to a resume already blushing with talent.