2008 Grand Cherokee diesel

[haven]

For the 2007 LA Auto Show, Jeep is announcing new pricing for Jeeps with the Mercedes 3.0L turbodiesel. The diesel engine is now an option for the entry-level Laredo trim level.

With similar equipment, MSRP for the Grand Cherokee diesel models are:
Laredo X 4x4 diesel $38,300
Limited 4x4 diesel $41,000
Overland 4x4 diesel $45,000

The engine provides 376 lb.-ft. of torque, the same as the 5.7L hemi gas engine. Using EPA numbers, the diesel gets 20% to 30% better fuel mileage than the 5.7L.

I've read reports from Jeep diesel owners that claim results considerably better than this. Sprinter vans often get mid-20's MPG when driven on the highway, so I'd expect better results from a Jeep, which is lighter and more aerodynamic.

Chip Haven

[Robthebrit]

Available in Cali?

[Kermit]

Jeep Diesel

[4Rescue]

that might just make a great replacement for my dads ageing(poorly) XJ... I swear, putting a diesel in a small 4x4 is enough to make me buy a Shivy... Well maybe not, but my desire for a Factory Diesel option is getting the better of me...

[computeruser]

A friend of mine has one, and it seems like a nice vehicle. Power is impressive and fuel economy is very good if you don't try to take full advantage of the power at every stoplight!

[kodiak1232003]

Available in Cali?

X2...wtf...why does CARB allow f250's, VW Golf's, etc. and not jeeps to have diesel?

[vengeful]

The fact of the matter is that the Ford, VW, GM, Mercedes, etc vehicles with the diesels that are present in states that require California Emissions (not just California! (NY, MA, ME, and several others as well)) meet the diesel emissions requirements of the California Emissions Standards. The Jeep vehicles are not equipped with the proper Emissions Reduction equipment to meet the requirements set forth in the California Emissions Guidelines. That's why the Flex Fuel and Diesel Jeep vehicles aren't available in those states.

[adventureduo]

We aren't getting one anytime soon in CA. Here's my post about the diesel GC a while back.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ighlight=treat

[RedDog]

Build the Gladiator concept truck, put this diesel in it and I'm there at sunrise to trade my TJ. I'll pass on the Harlem nights wheels though.

[805gregg]

We aren't getting one anytime soon in CA. Here's my post about the diesel GC a while back.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ighlight=treat

I bought my Liberty diesel in Vegas drove it straight to So Cal. Drove it here for 10 months registered it here no problems.