Chrysler Group announced today at the Washington Auto Show pricing for its first diesel-powered, full-size SUV. The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0-liter common rail turbo diesel (CRD) engine will begin to arrive at Jeep dealerships in March.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited CRD will begin at $38,475, including $695 destination. The 3.0-liter V-6 CRD engine will be available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland 4×2 and 4×4 models.
The new 3.0-liter V-6 CRD engine, built by Mercedes-Benz , produces 215 hp (160 kW) @ 3,800 rpm and 376 lb.-ft. torque (510 Nm) @ 1,600-2,800 rpm and gets an estimated fuel economy of 20 miles city and 25 miles highway for 4×2 models and 20 miles city and 24 miles highway for 4×4 models. The Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4 will cost $41,715, the Overland 4×2 $41,960, and the Overland 4×4 $45,395.
