[dascrow]

We waited a bit for this one. Even though we drove a preproduction 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel a year ago for our first look video, these torquey models didn’t show up in showrooms until November. This might have cost some sales by those who grew tired of waiting, according to some Jeep forums, but it didn’t deter us from purchasing one to test.

Opting for the diesel adds a substantial $4,500 to our Limited trim line’s sticker price. That’s $1,305 more than a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. At least getting the diesel brings a $1,000 discount for the Luxury Group II option package, canceling most of that price difference between an equally-equipped diesel and the V8. While this package still set us back $3,000, it included premium upgrades, such as HID headlights, ventilated seats, power steering wheel adjustments, a big panoramic sunroof, and automatic high beams.

Continue Reading @ 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel | Just In - Consumer Reports News

 

[redringlet1]

Of course, the one thing I saw in the Consumer Reports article I read was that they couldn't recommend the car because they didn't have reliability data on it yet. Yeah.......my brand new one is already broken down in the shop........

 

[4Nines]

Aahhh the perfect combo, a new diesel Jeep and an Airstream - one day...

 

[Brewster]

Yes- just saw this post on MSN- 'diesel GC scored in top 20':

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/auto...vehicles/ss-BBbyDve?ocid=mailsignout#image=10

 

[Brewster]

I see GC and RAM diesels made Consumer Reports 'Top 15' again- although they mention some 'reliability problems' on the GC- and say 'not enough data' to rate RAM reliability yet: ( I still think FIAT-CHRYSLER will come through and 'get things up to snuff')

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/rese...american-vehicles/ss-BBhNqe8?ocid=mailsignout

 

[Brewster]

I see Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel made Consumer Reports top american made "mid-size SUV":

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/rese...american-vehicles/ar-AAcsqZR?ocid=mailsignout