Detroit (AP) - Chrysler best-selling jeep grand Cherokee jump to an option, diesel power, drive the outdoor sports lovers demand, the company said.
This marks the first major mainstream SUV manufacturers, in the United States spread to diesel power potential and improve the dynamic performance and fuel economy. Jeep launched the 2014 jeep grand Cherokee, and smaller compass and patriot model update on Monday, the north American international auto show in Detroit meet media.
, EcoDiesel jeep grand Cherokee 3.0 -liter V - 6 engine promise 240 horsepower power and traction 7400 pounds of ability. It is expected to obtain 21 miles city and 30 miles of highway 4 x2 models, and twenty MPG city and then MPG highway four wheel drive car.
Diesel version will be more expensive than gasoline vehicles. New Jersey AutoTrends consulting co., LTD. President, "Joe said," the Philippines, but it may be popular people who don't want to tug or obtained by other means outdoor. It also provides in the pump savings, this is more cr-v driver vital interests.
"There are a lot of potential buyers," he said.
Chrysler sold last year nearly 155000 jeep grand Cherokee in the United States, since 2011, a year-on-year increase of 21%. This model helps the company sales in the United States were increased by 21%, Chrysler says it sold about 220000 all over the world.
Jeep grand Cherokee is available in Laredo Limited and Overland models and new higher high-end summit model.
Under the hood: in addition to the diesel power choice, jeep grand Cherokee is V - 6 and V - and gasoline engine. 3.6 liters, 6 cylinder gasoline engine, equipped with 290 horsepower, traction 6200 pounds, and is expected to get 17 miles city and 25 miles of highway. 5.7 liters eight cylinder engine with 360 horsepower, traction 7400 pounds, and is expected to obtain 14 to 15 miles of the city and 21 miles of highway.
INSIDE: Chrysler increased more luxury involves the jeep grand Cherokee. The driver will hold a new three wheel steering wheel behind the shift dial the tablet. Laredo and Limited cars equipped with brunet wood decoration panel and door. Summit is the purpose of the mode of the costly, including leather seats and 19 speaker, 825 tile surround sound system.
OUTSIDE: the jeep grand Cherokee looks more high-grade, at the same time maintain its robust image and off-road capability. It has a more comprehensive overall appearance, with shorter on the grid and slim headlights. After have more accord with aerodynamic spoilers and a redesigned backboard, to provide better visibility. The jeep grand Cherokee front and the rear LED lighting design, make the SUV easier to identify, from a distance or at night.
Price: will publish approached, the vehicle sales, this is in the coming months.
CHEERS, the reorganization of the modelling and luxurious function, place it in the higher SUV market more solid. It retains the durable ability jeep bleeding, but improve fuel economy and traction ability will be a selling point.
Laugh at: this is not clear of diesel power jeep grand Cherokee premium buyer will pay how many, or accustomed to gasoline powered vehicle driver will buy it. If power key, will improve the jeep grand Cherokee enough painting pickup driver, too?



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