Monday, April 29, 2013

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Stands Tall Amongst Its Competitors

If you are like me, you are eagerly counting down the days until the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesels grace our lots.  We are at sixty days and counting...


For those who doubt the ability of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 EcoDiesel, Motor Trend recently put it up against three other competitors: The Prsche Cayenne Diesel,  the Volkswagen Touareg TDI and the Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec.  As you can tell, the Grand Cherokee was in good company amongst its competitors; all four vehicles possess qualities that make them stand out amongst the other competitors in the market.


And how did the Jeep Grand Cherokee stand up to the competition?  Motor Trend Magazine    states, ``you might as well call this one your bestie.  Your best friend gets you in every way and isn`t judgemental.  You trust this person.  You`d also trust our Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel.`  


Motor Trend acknowledged that the Grand Cherokee was the only vehicle amongst its competitors to have true four-wheel drive and still possess the off-road capability that made Jeep the brand it is today.  The interior and its features were noted to be one of the most comfortable for both the driver and passengers.  The new wood trim, classy colour schemes and easy accessibility.  Motor Trend Critics found that the `Jeep held its own against the premium German marques just fine.`







Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Is Here


"The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee will be the benchmark for mid-size SUVs..."  that is how confident Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC is of the capability and performance of the new Jeep Cherokee.  

The 2014 Cherokee had its unveiling at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYAS) and immediately set off a fire storm in newspapers, blogs and social media across North America.  With its debut, the Cherokee brings with it not only the dependability of the Jeep brand, but for the first time a nine-speed automatic transmission.  Fuel economy being on every consumer's mind, the 2014 Cherokee has made an estimated 45 percent fuel economy improvement over its outgoing sister - the Jeep Liberty.  




Not only does the Cherokee impress with its sleek new design and fuel economy improvements, but the 2014 Cherokee is the first mid-size SUV to feature rear-axle disconnect.  This feature results in reduced energy loss when the Jeep's 4x4 is not required; which in turn will improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.  Other new features that are considered "firsts" in the 2014 Cherokee are a nine-speed automatic transmission, a 3.2 Pentastar VVT V6 engine and an estimated 6.3L/100km (45 mpg) highway fuel economy, along with ten standard air bags to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.






The design of the 2014 Cherokee has pushed the Jeep brand into the next era of midsized SUVs, whilst staying true to the bones of what has made Jeep one of the most recognizable brands in automotive history.  




The Cherokee was built in the spirit of the Jeep Brand - there is no where a Jeep cannot take you.