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#1 · (Edited)
uploading now...photobucket is not cooperating for now. Looks like a refreshed grill so far and new bumper with LED's?
 

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#37 ·
I'm sure a skilled designer with Photoshop can break down the camo and render the new front, but from what I see so far, I'm not too impressed with the face lift. Come to think of it, I tend to favor first gen designs over face lifts in most cases.

For this car, I don't like the bottom portion of the bumper around the lower grill bulging out. To me, it makes the car look too heavy, and less sporty.

I do like the new fin style antenna on top of the roof. It looks less organic than the aftermarket shark fin, and it also looks smaller. I hope this is something I can get from MOPAR as accessery down the road.
 
#49 ·
If I had to guess I would say that the LED strip is going to be similar to how they did it on the 2012 SRT8. I think I would prefer it integrated into a newer style headlight, but im not so sure that's gonna happen. I would LOVE to see LED turn signals in the front headlights, but thats another thing I doubt will happen. Very few cars have those these days, but they just look so amazing. Like all the new high end BMW's those instant on/off amber LED's just stand out and look cool.
I do however like the look of the smaller projector style fog lights.

So im guessing the headlights are going to be identical, a slight bumper and grill revision, with Jeep compass style fogs and the LED DRL's near the fogs like the current SRT8.

James
 
#51 · (Edited)
Side by side photos, but completely different vertical angles and distance.

The changes under the camo are pretty much indistinguishable and I can guarantee you are minor. A mid cycle refresh is limited to plastic changes (i.e. bumper and grill) and not sheet metal or positioning of things like headlights. The grill is only slightly shorter in height if you look where the seam in the camo is in relation to the bottom of the headlights. The difference may be to address euro pedestrian safety regulations. The fog lights have been switched to projector style, and it looks like the bottom black plastic portion under the main bumper may be pushed out a bit. We won't know more until the camo starts coming off.

This is similar to the refreshes that occured mid cycle on the WJ and original WK. Without a second look you wont even notice them.
 
#55 · (Edited)



I knew I saw those projector foglights somewhere before, that's where it was!


Okay after studying the pictures I have noticed that what Jeep has done is open up the lower grille opening to give you a trapezoidal shape in the lower opening kinda like the compass. So basically the new front end will be a variation of what is on the current 2012 Jeep compass.
 
#57 ·
I can see how they are incorporating that stuff from the compass. I definately dont like how the compass looks, but I have my faith in Jeep that the 2014 Grand Cherokee will be amazing looking just like the 2011-2013. I will say that I do like the grill on the compass thats body colored with a touch of chrome just how the 2012 Jeep SRT8 is.
 
#69 · (Edited)
If the GC would get the Compass or SRT8 grill that would really be a step back. The front needs something bold. I would really consider to buy a 2013 GC if the 2014 cannot be fitted with the nice flat grill of the current model. If you look at the spyshots there is the good chance that they will adapt the grill to what you find on the compass or the SRT.

If someone knows more about the changes to the grill (milous?) I would really appreciate your comments!
 
#70 ·
I share your concern regarding the possible changes. Initial releases tend to be my preference—pre-2012 300 for example—from a coherent styling standpoint. The bold chrome grille sets off the front appropriately for a vehicle with its off road heritage. I cannot tell much about the LED placement or anything else from these shots, but some seem to have the SRT hood while others have the regular hood. In a couple of the pictures, I could be convinced I see what may be the LED just above the "smile" arc, but that's a reach. Undoubtedly, more photos will be taken as January draws closer. We still haven't seen any suggestion of the rear changes, either. Either way, since it's CRD or nothing for me, I have no choice but to wait.
 
#71 ·
Hey guys, I'm new here but i have a few questions;
It isn't known how exactly the 2014 GC is gonna look but is it really going to be available in the market by FEB 2013?
Another thing, we all know that the transmission was swapped with a new 8 speed from ZF, but does anyone know the hp and torque gains? if any......

Thanks.
 
#72 · (Edited)
Hey guys, I'm new here but i have a few questions;
It isn't known how exactly the 2014 GC is gonna look but is it really going to be available in the market by FEB 2013?
Another thing, we all know that the transmission was swapped with a new 8 speed from ZF, but does anyone know the hp and torque gains? if any......

Thanks.
The zf 8 hp 30 can handle 300 NM of torque gas or diesel
the zf 8 hp 45 can handle 450 gas 500 diesel
zf 8 hp 70 can handle 700 gas and 700 diesel. This the one for the diesel and the hemi I believe.
 
#75 ·
The engines won't gain HP because of the transmission, but the new transmission can allow more efficient usage of the power which can result in quicker acceleration and less fuel consumption. On a seperate note, Jeep could make changes to the 2014 engine to get higher horse power and torque numbers out of it, but the transmission wouldn't have anything to do with that.
 
#78 ·
There's been some chatter- not so much on this site- out there about don't you dare buy the 2014 jeep with the new tranny and engine. Wait a couple years until the bugs get worked out of it. If you do the research, this tranny has been linked with multiple engines and some exactly what jeep will be using. These are in the "luxury" class such as BMW, Mercedes, Bentley, etc... They know what they're doing so I'm not concerned. The new for US diesel engine also has a very good/excellent track record!
 
#80 ·
..the 8speed tranny is kind of the new ZF standard tranny for upper class cars used in BMW´s, VW touaregs, the new Land Rover and probably some others as well
So its a real mass product showing no problems in whatever car its been used up to now. I wouldn´t worry at all....

Good luck

Achim
 
#82 ·
8H45 for Pentastars is current, 8H70 for larger engines is new to Chrysler.

Also the trans does not directly affect hp/torque but the 5 speed Pentastar is tuned for a very broad torque band (90% of max from 1600 to 6400 rpm). With the 8 speed (really 7 with dual overdrives since will normally start in 2nd) the gaps between gears is reduced so it "could" be retuned for a narrower but higher torque band which could result in more HP.

OTOH to make use of the double ovrdrive is is either going to have to make good torque doun to 1250 rpm (55 in 8th with 3.09 & 30.6" tires) or will need a new rear gear (1400 @ 55 with 3.45 gear & 1500 with 3.73 like the Wrangler).

Either way the 4.31:1 1st should be able to go straight up the side of a wall (17 mph at 3,000 rpm with 3.73) - no need for dual range but TOADs will still need neutral.
 
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