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Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 2014 Model Year

***JEEP GARAGE EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION***

Last updated 2/26/2013

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World Debut: Detroit Auto Show January 14, 2013 (8:00am - 8:25am eastern)

Order banks open: January 15th, 2013

Production launch (except SRT): January 22, 2013

Production launch (SRT): February 26, 2013

Production launch (North America diesel models): August 26, 2013 (ordering opens August 9th)

Sales launch: February/March 2013


Models

Laredo (late availability, July 2013)
Laredo E
Limited
Overland
Summit
SRT8
Altitude II (March 2014)
(plus various special edition models later in model year)


Engines

3.0L Diesel (240 hp)
3.6L Pentastar (290 hp)
5.7L Hemi (360 hp)
6.4L Hemi (470 hp)


Transmissions

- New: 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters (845RFE, w/3.6L)

- New: 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters (8HP70, w/3.0L diesel, 5.7L and 6.4L)


What's New - key features (some features may be optional and restricted to certain models)

- Refreshed front & rear fascias, grille

- 3.0L Diesel engine option for north america - Limited, Overland and Overland Summit models (30 mpg hwy est.)

- 845RE 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters (w/3.6L)

- ZF 8HP70 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission with paddle shifters (w/3.0L diesel, 5.7L and 6.4L)

- New electrical architecture system


What's New - interior

- 115V power inverter - updated, works with popular gaming systems

- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go feature

- Air conditioning, automatic dual zone (now Standard on all models)

- Center console CD player (optional)

- Center stack redesign with new HVAC controls

- "ecall" - one-touch 911 access, Roadside Assistance Services & crash notification (via rearview mirror button)

- Harman Kardon 19-speaker Performance Audio System now available on Summit model (Standard)

- HD Radio (DAB/DMB - Digital Audio Broadcasting, Digital Multimedia Broadcast for export markets)

- Instrument cluster redesign with 7" color TFT premium vehicle information screen (all models)

- Paddle shifters, steering wheel mounted (all models)

- Radio, 5" touchscreen, Uconnect AM/FM/CD/MP3/ SiriusXM (model RA2, Standard on Laredo and Limited)

- Radio, 8.4" touchscreen (model RA3, software upgradeable to add Harman Kardon navigation at any time) (Optional on Laredo E and Limited)

- Radio, 8.4" touchscreen (model RA4) with Harman Kardon navigation, featuring one-step destination entry, 3-D city models, landmarks, and digital terrain modeling, dead-reckoning with gyro and more (Optional on Limited, Standard on Overland, Summit and SRT)

- Performance Pages screens, advanced (SRT only)

- Real open-pore wood bezels (Overland and Summit)

- Selec-Speed Control (with Hill-ascent and Hill-descent Control) (Limited & Overland only)

- Start button, illuminated

- Seat-mounted Blu-Ray DVD Players with higher resolution screens and HDMI inputs (late availability)

- Suede headliner (Summit)

- Third-generation flexible Uconnect radio platform with voice recognition technology for handsfree mobile phone, music, texting and navigation operation

- Under seat lighting (front footwell, all models)

- Rear-seat footwell and rear door-pocket ambient lighting (Overland)


What's New - exterior

- Adaptive headlamps (Summit and SRT)

- Badge, SRT, new style, no longer includes "8"

- Capless fuel filler

- Exhaust tips, chrome dual outlet (Limited, Overland, Summit; all engines)

- Exhaust tips, black chrome dual outlet (SRT)

- Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation

- Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lamps (all models except Laredo)

- High-pressure Headlamp washers (Standard on Summit, new for SRT)

- Lane departure warning

- Launch control (SRT only)

- LED taillamps (all models)

- Lower rear fascias that are unique for each model

- Mirrors, Chrome, power fold, with approach lamps (Overland and Summit)

- Park sensors, front, for SRT8

- Redesigned tailgate for improved aerodynamics and visibility (flipper glass eliminated)

- Remote lock or unlock truck doors, start vehicle, and flash lights from any distance via the web or a smartphone application

- Selec-Track system, retuned

- Sharkfin antenna, body-colored

- Improved towing for V6 models (>6,000 lbs.) and SRT (>7,000 lbs.)


Grilles:

Laredo - body-color grille, ? insert
Limited - body color grille with chrome rings, black vertical slats insert
Overland - body-color grille with chrome rings, black honeycomb insert
Summit - body-color with chrome rings, chrome honeycomb insert
SRT8 - black grille with chrome rings, black honeycomb insert


New Interior Colors

Jeep Brown (Overland and Summit)
Indigo Blue/Jeep Brown (Overland) Sepia/Black (SRT)


Returning Interior Colors

Black
Light Frost Beige


Exterior Colors (* new)

Laredo / Limited / Overland

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat
Cashmere Pear Clear Coat*
Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat*
Maximum Steel Clear Coat
Pacific Blue Pearl Coat*
True Blue Pearl Coat*

Summit

Auburn Pearl Coat*
Bright White Clear Coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat
Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Pearl Coat*

SRT8

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Pearl Coat*
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Redline Pearl Clear Coat*


More 2014 information: 2014 Grand Cherokee at WK2Jeeps.com


--Compiled by Milous
 
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#6,255 · (Edited)
I was looking back to where I started looking at a GC, to now, and I think I'm happy. I started looking at a 13 Overland in red, with black interior because I like the way it looked and had most of what I wanted. I didn't like the small screen and lack of power folding mirrors. Then I found Jeep Garage and decided to wait for the '14.

I was planning on an Overland with V8 and OR-II in red with black interior.

Since then I decided on a Summit for the power folding mirrors and chrome.
But they took away the off road option so it's back to an Overland.
But, they gave me the power folding mirrors. :)
And, they gave me power tilt/tele :)
Then they took away my deep cherry :mad:
But, they gave it back :)
However, they took away the black w/o moldings :mad:
And, they stole my flipper glass :mad::mad::mad:

After all the ups and downs, it looks like I'll be ordering;

An Overland with V8 and OR-II package in red with black interior. :):):)


Overall, I'm really happy with the way things turned out. It's been a fun ride.
 
#6,258 ·
Hi all !! One question. Can someone please list exactly what the Summit has "standard feature wise" that the Regular Overland does not have. From what I have read, this is what I know the Summit has over the Overland. More chrome, power folding mirrors, Better stereo system, much different wheels ( not sure) on this, lane change warning parking assist system, Headlamp washers. What am I missing here? My quandry is this. I really don't like all the extra tacky chrome on the Summit. But I sorta like the idea of the Upgraded stereo and power folding mirrors which I don't think I can order on the regular Overland. Oh what to do ??? I am leaning towards a Cherry Red Overland Summit with the Black Interior. Wondering about how the brown interior looks though? Decisions decisions...... hummmm... your thoughts please Thanks to all here !!!
 
#6,261 ·
Cisco- the Specs for each model should be released late Sunday night. That should answer your question then.
 
#6,274 · (Edited)
Where can I see a sample of the Auburn? Any current products?


Yes, search for chrysler 200.

Also, go to www.paintref.com and look at Chrysler or search for Deep Auburn Pearl paintref. You'll find some examples.

The Auburn has some maroonish tint to it along with some brown to it where the rugged brown was just brown. A very nice color IMO.

The Auburn is I think a very interesting color but it's only on the SUMMIT so you have to pay $$$$ for it. I'd rather get an overland or a limited and then go get it painted whatever color you want.
 
#6,266 ·
Auburn has a slight reddish hue to it.. But if the Rugged Brown were staying, I'd say that's the better color.
 
#6,264 ·
Can someone explain the appeal of power folding mirrors? A lot of people here seem to see that as an important feature; I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. But for me personally, I feel like I wouldn't care if my mirrors folded or not. Maybe I'm just not thinking of the real benefits that they offer.
 
#6,271 ·
I have to fold in my mirrors so i dont get gored by my mirror when walking between my vehicles. Sometimes I forget to walk around to flip out the mirrors until I am already in motion. It would be convenient to not have to pull over, stop, put in park, unbuckle, get out, run around to fold out mirror,etc. etc.
 
#6,270 ·
OK, so I might be the only female following this thread. Never owned a Jeep but my husband is on his 4th Rubicon, lifted , big ugly tires, snorkel, the whole bit. All the engine talk means pretty much squat to me, I just want nice and pretty with lots of fun stuff to play with LOL.

I will have to order sight unseen as my lease is going to expire.

That said, I've grown partial to the Dark/Light Frost interior and see they are changing it to Light Frost/Brown. So my question is to Milous, Chevy, Marlon, Scott or anyone else that has actually seen it. How does the Jeep brown compare to the Dark Frost? I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures but would love to first hand opinion.

Thanks to all of you. You guys provide much entertainment :D
 
#6,276 ·
OK, so I might be the only female following this thread. Never owned a Jeep but my husband is on his 4th Rubicon, lifted , big ugly tires, snorkel, the whole bit. All the engine talk means pretty much squat to me, I just want nice and pretty with lots of fun stuff to play with LOL.

I will have to order sight unseen as my lease is going to expire.

That said, I've grown partial to the Dark/Light Frost interior and see they are changing it to Light Frost/Brown. So my question is to Milous, Chevy, Marlon, Scott or anyone else that has actually seen it. How does the Jeep brown compare to the Dark Frost? I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures but would love to first hand opinion.

Thanks to all of you. You guys provide much entertainment :D
It's reported to be similar to this brown on the new RAM Laramie

 
#6,281 ·
Thanks for the explanations everyone. Given I live in the city and don't have a garage, I guess I could see how I wouldn't find them very useful, but I can understand how others might. What I would find extremely useful (used to have on my CTS, don't have on my WK) is when the mirrors fold down when the car is put in reverse. Helpful for parallel parking. Do the WK2s have this feature?
 
#6,280 ·
One other thing to consider when deciding between a CRD and Hemi -- the CRD has a turbo (I think), which is very helpful at altitude. The hemi could lose 60-80 HP at a high altitude, while the CRD won't lose much at all. If you live in the mountains, its something to consider. You'd hate to buy the Hemi thinking that it will give you the best performance, and then see a CRD blow by you.
 
#6,347 ·
Excellent point, and a big part of the reason I'll be getting a CRD over the Pentastar. We live in Northern Arizona at over a mile elevation and even if the "break-even" point on mileage between the two is years down the road, the CRD will maintain its power.
 
#6,295 · (Edited)
I've been following this thread for a while, but this is my first Jeep Garage post! Thanks for all the brilliant info! Was wondering if someone could clarify the navigation issue that's been mentioned a few times--Harmon Kardon vs. Garmin. The new details in Post #1 say "Harmon Kardon" navigation, while the UConnect website boasts Garmin as the new navigation partner. I far prefer Garmin, so fingers crossed it is used in the new Grand Cherokees. Thanks so much.

http://www.driveuconnect.com/features/detail/garmin/
 
#6,416 · (Edited)
I've been following this thread for a while, but this is my first Jeep Garage post! Thanks for all the brilliant info! Was wondering if someone could clarify the navigation issue that's been mentioned a few times--Harmon Kardon vs. Garmin. The new details in Post #1 say "Harmon Kardon" navigation, while the UConnect website boasts Garmin as the new navigation partner. I far prefer Garmin, so fingers crossed it is used in the new Grand Cherokees. Thanks so much.

Uconnect | Navigation | Garmin GPS
I am also curious about this issue and have posted about it. I am a bit afraid it won't be Garmin. There are different 8.4" uconnect systems:

  1. 8.4N/RB5 as used for Chrysler 300, Charger, Dart, and Journey, is specified to have Garmin navigation,
  2. 8.4AN/RA4 as used for Ram and SRT Viper, is specified to have navigation however without naming the brand. Evidence points to Harman providing not only the unit but also the nav software.
Information posted on this site points to the 8.4AN/RA4 being the system installed in the new GC. I guess it is a wait and see till we know for sure.

Harman I learned is doing also the multimedia/nav systems for BMW and for Audi. The BMW navigation is very good, and has a lot of desirable features. Therefore final verdict will depend on what features Harman & Chrysler did include in the 8.4AN/RA4. It seems Harman wants to aim at the top with it, therefore in principle it could be a navigation system superior to Garmin.
 
#6,296 ·
At the grocery store:

If you have Deep Cherry, and someone says, "nice car.." You'll probably say, "hey thx.."

If you have Auburn, and someone says, "nice car.." You'll probably say, "I know.."

Of course this is generalizing, but I get a feeling that the more pretentious crowd will go with the Auburn.. I too like Auburn more, although I consider myself to be very down-to-earth, but again, it just seems like a snobby rich guy's color. Lol..
 
#6,301 ·
Question guys .... maybe I missed this somewhere..

On the GC you can get the following:

-Quadra-Trac I® 4WD
-Quadra-Trac II® 4WD
-Quadra-Drive® II 4WD

Thats a lot of Quadra stuff .... I know you cant have both Trac I and Trac II, its either or. My question is this on the HEMI, does the Overland come standard with both Trac II and Drive II? or does it just come with Drive II and you add the Trac II or does Drive II replace Trac II?

Also any ideas on how these will be offered with the Diesel on the 2014 Overland???
 
#6,304 · (Edited)
I'm not an expert with these (nor a big off-roader) but for what it's worth:

Trac I - simple all wheel drive system

Trac II - more advanced that allows for variable torque distribution between the front and rear axle (less torque to the axle that has less traction)

Drive II - Electronic Limited Slip Differential allows variable torque distribution between specific wheels (so if the front, passenger side tire is in slushy snow but the front driver side tire is on solid concrete, it will apply all the torque to the driver side (and almost no torque to the passenger side) to help you get out of the slush more easily. With Trac II, the whole axle would be getting at least some power (depending on what's going on with the rear axle).)

EDIT: I believe the Overland comes standard with Quadra Trac II and Quadra Lift (the adjustable height air suspension). You can add Quadra Drive II by adding the Off Road Adventure (ORA) II package. On Limiteds, adding ORA II adds Quadra Drive II and Quadra Lift (otherwise comes standard with Quadra Trac II and fixed height, traditional suspension).
 
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