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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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#3,082 ·
Correct.

Again, it will all come down to gearing.

Unless my math is *way* off on the L/100KM conversion, they are already hitting 32MPG on the highway.

The only thing I can think of is that Milous was saying they wanted to his a combined average of 10MPG on the CRD.

At anyrate, any CRD numbers are all smoke and mirrors until actual testing is complete.

That said, I do know that how the EPA tests is different then how NCAP and those folks test their vehicles, so that may be the source in the difference as well.
 
#3,085 ·
I mean can we order a non-SRT and get the SRT seats. I understand if we can aftermarket wise.
 
#3,091 · (Edited)
Here's the UK numbers:
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model Specification | Jeep UK - www.jeep.co.uk

CRD COMBINED MPG (L/100KM) 34.0 (8.3)
SRT COMBINED MPG (L/100KM) 20.0 (14.1)

CRD EXTRA URBAN MPG (L/100KM) 39.2 (7.2)
SRT EXTRA URBAN MPG (L/100KM) 28.0 (10.1)

CRD EURBAN MPG (L/100KM) 27.4 (10.3)
SRT EURBAN MPG (L/100KM) 13.5 (20.9)

Keep in mind, those MPG are in Imperial Gallons, not US.

In US MPG:
COMBINED MPG
EU CRD 28.339106
EU SRT 16.681885
EPA SRT 14

HIGHWAY MPG
EU CRD 32.668692
EU SRT 23.288572
EPA SRT 18

CITY MPG
EU CRD 22.836367
EU SRT 11.254286
EPA SRT 12

Now, as I said before, the EPA and the EU folks do seem to do their certification testing differently, generally, their highway/combined numbers are higher then ours, and their city are lower then ours (Compare these numbers to the EPA numbers as a reference point).

As such, I'd hazard a guess that the CRD will get a rating of 29MPG on the Highway and 26MPG in the City with the 8speed (10% boost) from the EPA.

Of course, I could be completely wrong (as we all know that Red makes you drive faster, there by reducing your MPG becuase you have a lead foot, and thusly, spend more time idling next to the road when the cops pull you over).

And yes, my job involves looking and working with ALOT of data... I am a numbers nerd...
 
#3,112 ·
Looking at the numbers I would say that CRD would get about 28 mpg highway as is in US. With 10% bump from 8-speed I would guess somewhere around 30 should be doable. Maybe even 31.

I agree 30 is a magic number from marketing point of view. NOBODY HAS 30MPG SUV currently on the market, NOBODY. They are very close to that number and I think if I was Jeep executive I would see this as a failure if that number wasn't there.


Here's the UK numbers:
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model Specification | Jeep UK - www.jeep.co.uk

CRD COMBINED MPG (L/100KM) 34.0 (8.3)
SRT COMBINED MPG (L/100KM) 20.0 (14.1)

CRD EXTRA URBAN MPG (L/100KM) 39.2 (7.2)
SRT EXTRA URBAN MPG (L/100KM) 28.0 (10.1)

CRD EURBAN MPG (L/100KM) 27.4 (10.3)
SRT EURBAN MPG (L/100KM) 13.5 (20.9)

Keep in mind, those MPG are in Imperial Gallons, not US.

In US MPG:
COMBINED MPG
EU CRD 28.339106
EU SRT 16.681885
EPA SRT 14

HIGHWAY MPG
EU CRD 32.668692
EU SRT 23.288572
EPA SRT 18

CITY MPG
EU CRD 22.836367
EU SRT 11.254286
EPA SRT 12

Now, as I said before, the EPA and the EU folks do seem to do their certification testing differently, generally, their highway/combined numbers are higher then ours, and their city are lower then ours (Compare these numbers to the EPA numbers as a reference point).

As such, I'd hazard a guess that the CRD will get a rating of 29MPG on the Highway and 26MPG in the City with the 8speed (10% boost) from the EPA.

Of course, I could be completely wrong (as we all know that Red makes you drive faster, there by reducing your MPG becuase you have a lead foot, and thusly, spend more time idling next to the road when the cops pull you over).

And yes, my job involves looking and working with ALOT of data... I am a numbers nerd...
 
#3,092 ·
29 MPG isn't enough.
30 is required. That "30" number sells and looks better than "29".

It's like selling a car for $15000, yet backwards, heh.

In order to get people to look at the ad, you need to list the car for $14995.
 
#3,095 ·
Or you can hope the broadcast gets screwed up and SRT seats get installed in your non SRT vehicle. :p
 
#3,097 ·
New Uconnect Sprint Pricing?

Now that the RAM is out with the new uconnect system that hooks up through Sprint, the only pricing info out there seems to be on the Wifi hotspot, which is spendy at $15/day, $30/week, $49/month.

I did some digging but cannot find anywhere that says what the basic service (apps, remote start, etc) costs per month.

it looks like a free trial of the service is included with the vehicle, which I assume will probably be one year for the Grand Cherokee, but nothing on pricing after that trial expires.

Anyone know anyone who knows anyone who knows what the cost is??
 
#3,104 ·
Re: New Uconnect Sprint Pricing?

Now that the RAM is out with the new uconnect system that hooks up through Sprint, the only pricing info out there seems to be on the Wifi hotspot, which is spendy at $15/day, $30/week, $49/month.

I did some digging but cannot find anywhere that says what the basic service (apps, remote start, etc) costs per month.

it looks like a free trial of the service is included with the vehicle, which I assume will probably be one year for the Grand Cherokee, but nothing on pricing after that trial expires.

Anyone know anyone who knows anyone who knows what the cost is??
I just registered all of that in my 13 Ram, so as soon as I get all the registration info I'll post it up.
 
#3,098 ·
Sprint is powering the Wifi?

They'd have to pay me to use the service.

I'm just kidding. Sprint has been doing some serious work on their network lately and it's starting to show in some places. Each day it seems to get better and better.
 
#3,101 ·
Heh. The only bad thing about Sprint lately has been their data speeds, BUT their service has always been great. I've never had a problem with them the 8 almost 9 years I've been with them.

And the best part is, when I call, they always want to help. Never had any issues with bad customer service.
 
#3,118 ·
Yes Marlon, would a care package take of a a Oops! I accidentally put SRT seats in this car, oh well??? hehe
 
#3,124 · (Edited)
That's using Imperial Gallons (4.546L), which they use in the UK.

I converted it to US gallons (3.79L) below those numbers:

HIGHWAY MPG
EU CRD 32.668692
Or about 32.7
 
#3,127 · (Edited)
Ps i think you find such spots in any car of any make, maybe different types of things you dont like. My wife got of a friend's E class the other day and said she hated the interior which in her opinion looks cheap and she didn't like the sound of the door when she closed it.

As mentioned before just because of one spot I dont change my opinion of the overall package. But I think the consol between the seats would not be expensive to upgrade.
 
#3,128 ·
Point well taken.. And I agree, all vehicles have their shortcomings. Personally I don't have a problem with the console itself, but there are a couple things I don't care for. Primarily the boring outdated shifter. Yet another reason to trade up.

And you're right about the market pricing. You referenced and E-class, and I was just having a conversation with someone the other day about how ridiculous it is that a Mercedes over in Europe can be a taxi, but on this side of the pond it seems to be the national symbol of success (no matter what model). That's not to say they aren't tier-one luxury in Europe too, but you understand my point.

Chrysler has come a long way in a short amount of time, but nobody is fooled into thinking there's not still room for improvement. I just think that for the money, nothing can match the value in this thing.

Oh and on that X5, I just checked BMW's site, and the '13 X5 STARTS at $47,500 over here, compared to $27,695 for a '13 GC. Now that model GC is obviously nothing close to an X5 in terms of overall offerings, I just added it for reference of starting price to starting price. The Overland Summit for example is at $44,495. But considering your market those numbers probably are a lot closer.

As for the '14, if you do decide on a Summit, I think you'll find the console more than sufficient. They did a bit more than just change the shifter. (But that was enough for me.)
 
#3,129 · (Edited)
I dont get Mercedes either and Im not alone on this in Germany thats why BMW and Audi are doing much better.

The pricing in Europe is much closer but an X5 is proably still quite a bit mor expensive if you look at the sticker price only but who pays that price. Most of the expensive cars are sold as company cars and if look at these rates they are actually redicolusly cheaper. But you will find very few if any of the big corporations who allow a jeep in their programme. Same with my employer.

However, Im not the type of person who cares about sticker prices. I look at the cars that I can afford and whether I like them or not. In particular I need a car with character, i dont find this a lot. American cars have retained the character or even gained it back over the last decade and have also increased quality a lot. A perfect combination. Before I bought the 300C I had an Alfa. But there is not coming a lot from Italy right now! Good for Fiat that they teamed up with you guys ;-)

To cut it short the GC is great car that does not need to hide from its competitors, even if you look a bit up, and beyond that it has a character that very few cars have these days. And that is why I really want one.

And to proof that I look at this indendently, we also own a BMW ;-)
 
#3,131 ·
I believe it will be getting start/stop. As for the cruise control, I think you mean adaptive cruise control (I could be wrong).
 
#3,132 ·
IMNSHO Mercedes are taxis and BMWs are the "best sports sedan under $2000" (C&D). Part of the issue is that we do not get the economy Mercedes here (A series) just as Europeans do not seem to get Laredos (at least the 17" tire/wheel is not for export models).

Of course the logistics always favour a short supply line and foreign mfrs never import everything (particularly diesels and engines under 1500 ccs) they make.

But for the last 30 years I have preferred to "Buy American".
 
#3,133 ·
I hope nobody is getting any ideas about transmission swaps with other vehicles that use this 8 speed from ZF. Word on the street is that there are so many differences from the 8HP45, that Chrysler might as well have made their own...
 
#3,134 ·
Can anyone guess why today was supposed to be a great day in Jeep Land?

Here's a hint...I've had a reminder on my phone for at least a couple months for me to do something today.
 
#3,136 ·
We have a winner!!! Except we're both losers right now because we can't order our Jeeps yet. When is the next official unofficial day of ordering? For some reason Jan 9th is coming to mind....
 
#3,138 ·
I didn't think of this until now but I think I should go buy a '13' now because the world is going to end on 12/21. I wonder if they have any SRTs sitting around since gas mileage won't be an issue for much longer.
 
#3,139 ·
LOL. :lol:
 
#3,141 ·
Do you think if we did that and the world didn't end that they would let us return them? Maybe after we our new 14??? Hahaha!!!
 
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