2014 grand Cherokee turbo diesel

[uzj100]

Looks like the gc td will be available to order in February. Anyone on here ordering one? Looks like the lowest trim level will be the limited which should put the price right around 40k. I am thinking it will get about 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Best guess on the mpg's based on the European cycle mpg's.

http://autos.jdpower.com/content/bl...nd-cherokee-gets-new-diesel-engine-option.htm

 

[JCMatthews]

My Father's 2012 Grand Cherokee gets 24 hwy with the V6 and with the cost of diesel the the way it is I am not sure that it is even worth it.

 

[Ryanmb21]

It is tempting.

 

[uzj100]

I will test drive and see what you have to order and go from there.

 

[Dan Grec]

It's interesting the article mentions the engine makes 241 hp, which looks low compared to the available Hemi, but neglects to mention it makes a very respectable 405 ft. lbs.

-Dan

 

[Ryanmb21]

What would the range be? How big is the tank?

 

[Dan Grec]

What would the range be? How big is the tank?

Official MPG figures have not been released yet, we're all just speculating at this point.

-Dan

 

[uzj100]

Tank

Tank size = 24.6 gallons

22 gallons x 25 mpg = 550

22 x 28 = 616

 

[haven]

Deciding which gas engine model to compare the diesel to will be key in any mpg comparison. A gas V6 gets pretty good mpg, but lacks the diesel's torque. The Jeep gas V8 comes close in torque, but has much lower mpg.

Jeep wants the Grand Cherokee diesel to be compared to the Mercedes, Audi and BMW diesel SUVs. So I expect the Grand with diesel to be a fully-optioned model, not the cheap Laredo trim with cloth interior.

 

[Mako1114]

33 MPG Hwy seems respectable.

Cheers

 

[x32792]

33 MPG Hwy seems respectable. Cheers

Unless you need the added torque, the higher cost of diesel fuel (in the USA) makes it a wash.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Unless you need the added torque, the higher cost of diesel fuel (in the USA) makes it a wash.

Well, it might be a wash.

This week US national diesel price was $3.92, regular gas was $3.30 so diesel is (on average) $0.62 a gallon or 18.8% more expensive.

So if the MPG gain, is <= 18.8% compared to the competition, then it's a wash.

 

[lqdchkn]

Here in Cali right now Diesel is about 12% more than the Premium I use in the FJ and according to the UK Jeep fuel economy ratings, at its worst it's rated to get about 35% better mileage than what I'm averaging now.

And I sure would enjoy its 405ftlbs of torque over the FJ's 260ftlbs too.

 

[jeepdreamer]

If only we could find a way to break the strangle hold the oil barons hold as well as the misconceptions about diesel... Sigh. Sadly it doesn't become viable to swap to diesel in something your not going to be towing with at this point unless you have the extra $$ to begin brewing your own.

 

[timgr]

Well, it might be a wash.

This week US national diesel price was $3.92, regular gas was $3.30 so diesel is (on average) $0.62 a gallon or 18.8% more expensive.

So if the MPG gain, is <= 18.8% compared to the competition, then it's a wash.

Remember to include the higher purchase price (and additional interest on the higher price, if you are financing) to see if and when you'd break even. Also, additional money up front has both a capital and an opportunity cost. A lot can happen in a few years...

My guess is that you'd have to average 100K per year to make back the additional up-front costs. Makes sense for businesses that drive their trucks continuously, but for individuals... likely not.

If you really want one, wait a few years till you can buy one used for a big discount.