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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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#7,407 · (Edited)
Got slammed at work this morning :mad: Missed the reveal, just now catching up. Sepia interior is nice, don't like the Jeep Brown on the Summit. (wouldn't have the option to get either anyway) Like the wheels for the Limited and Overland. That Cashmere color has got to be the ugliest I've ever seen. Not too fond of the color choices we have. Other than that I think it looks good. I'm more interested in the interior upgrades since I can't look at the outside of my car and drive at the same time.
 
#7,411 ·


I loved the Saddle Leather so much in the 12s & 13s and now it is discontinued in the 14s. WHYYYYYYYYYY? Goes great with Deep Cherry versus Jeep Brown (too dark)! SRT has sepia but Summit on down are short changed. Any chance Sepia or Saddle Leather will be offered?
 
#7,416 ·


I loved the Saddle Leather so much in the 12s & 13s and now it is discontinued in the 14s. WHYYYYYYYYYY? Goes great with Deep Cherry versus Jeep Brown (too dark)! SRT has sepia but Summit on down are short changed. Any chance Sepia or Saddle Leather will be offered?
Sadly no.:(
 
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#7,426 ·
Correct, no Tow Hooks, Select Speed (Hill ascent cruise control), or ORA2 availability.
 
#7,432 ·
How "brown" is the "jeep brown" leather dash in the overland? I'm not a huge fan of brown, but liked the "dark frost beige" dash in the 2013 overland, it looked black; only had slight brown look in bright sunlight.
The pics I've seen of the "Jeep Brown" is really dark... almost Chocolate.

But, again, colour in pics can be off from what you will see in real life.
 
#7,430 ·
Well, here's hoping pricing is available tonight/tomorrow... as my dealer has asked me to come in to place my order. :D

Guess I need to decide, Summit or loaded up Overland...
 
#7,431 ·
I asked Pat about pricing, he made it sound like tomorrow morning. Unless Milous releases it this afternoon/evening to us.
 
#7,461 · (Edited)
Take a look at these guys -- the "Jeep Brown" looks a lot lighter in these pics than what we have seen so far. Also, did you notice what engine they put in it? :)

I would be curious if Scott or Milous can comment on when CRD's will be available for ordering... I don't know if I will buy the CRD before test driving, but if I can get a dealer to order one for me without commitment that would be awesome. Then I don't have to wait until they are first on the lots to test drive, and then wait another month or two if I place my order at that point. I could just test drive my ordered vehicle when the first diesels arrive, and if I like it, take it home :)
 
#7,438 ·
Oh no...Now I'm stuck...Going through the Features of the Limited and the Overland. Everything I would get on the Limited is Standard on the Overland plus would get Quadra-lift and color matched fascia... Now it comes down to price...
 
#7,440 ·
People keep talking about the regen. It is recommended you let the process completely finish and not stop the motor. As someone previously said, this will happen very often if you dont get out and run the car at highway speeds once a week or so go hard on the gas around town.

Regadless, lets say the DPS isn't an issue for you.

You simply cannot deny the EGR valve wrecks havoke on the intake manifold and its swirl actuator. This is common knowledge and pretty much planned to break sooner or later.

If you can black the EGR via ECU flash, thats fine. Most people wont.
 
#7,444 ·
I think I would still stick with the black interior, would have to look at the Indigo/Black...

The thing that is going to get it is price. The wife isn't happy now I want to spend $40k on a vehicle.
 
#7,450 ·
I think I would still stick with the black interior, would have to look at the Indigo/Black...

The thing that is going to get it is price. The wife isn't happy now I want to spend $40k on a vehicle.
Price it the way they do it on Jeep's website.

MSRP $50,000
Down Payment $ 5,000
Trade In $12, 000
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Sellig Price $33,000


It's quite deceptive caling that the selling price, but that's the way Jeep does it, and you are buying a Jeep. :)



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#7,446 ·
I'm sold on the 2014 JGC! I was really thinking about the diesel but read that it's going to be priced more then the v8 option. Question is, how much more??

It would be nice if it was a little more then the gas v6...wishful thinking i know. I'll test drive the diesel but i'm sure it'll be out of my price range to add as an option on an Overland.
 
#7,459 · (Edited)
Can you get the V6 in the Summit? Don't know why, but I am thinking it is the Hemi or the diesel. Also, is the Summit available with the black interior?
V6 is standard accross the board.

You can option the V8 or Diesel.

Summit comes in two colour options for the interior:
Black
Jeep Brown (kinda chocolate-ish)
 
#7,464 ·
I thought it was darker till seeing these pictures. I think we're just going to settle with a black interior now that saddle is gone :(
 
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