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High Tech Diesel Joins All-New Jeep® Grand Cherokee Range
New 3.0-litre CRD delivers class-leading power, torque and towing with impressive fuel efficiency
Responsive and precise on-road dynamics
Range topping 4x4 Quadra-Drive II system standard
Specially designed five-speed automatic transmission
Melbourne – The new 3.0-litre common-rail diesel (CRD), ‘next-generation’ engine from DaimlerChrysler has joined the all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee range, building on the brand flagship’s impressive petrol engine line-up launched in Australia last month.
Based on the latest Mercedes-Benz technology, this lightweight common-rail 3.0-litre, V6 engine produces class-leading levels of power, torque and towing, and impressive fuel efficiency all while meeting Euro 4 emission standards.
With Bosch high-pressure fuel injection (1600+ bar), a variable geometry turbocharger and four-valves-per-cylinder, the new engine is bristling with performance technology.
Maximum power is 160 kW and peak torque of 510 Nm, which is available from just 1600 rpm, means the engine has one of the highest torque figures of any four-wheel-drive vehicle in Australia. The vehicle’s tow rating of 3500kg is also amongst the best.
As the successor to the five-cylinder in-line 2.7-litre CRD engine, the new 3.0-litre CRD offers a 33 per cent increase in power and 28 per cent increase in torque, ensuring faster acceleration, brisk intermediate sprints and a higher top speed.
“The concept of diesel driving pleasure reaches a new level for Jeep with the new Grand Cherokee CRD engine,” said Gerry Jenkins, managing director, Chrysler Jeep Australia.
“Just as the HEMI engine with MDS sets the benchmark for V8 power, the 3.0-litre CRD showcases the very latest technology in diesel power and performance.
“The all-new Grand Cherokee superbly combines on-road refinement, off-road mastery and overall performance for customer satisfaction. With the new CRD engine joining the powerful petrol units, the Grand Cherokee becomes an even more compelling package for customers,” said Jenkins.
Adding another dimension to buyer choice for the all-new Grand Cherokee, the CRD is priced from $59,090 for the Laredo model and $69,090 for the luxurious Limited model.
The new diesel engine is an exceptionally smooth running engine thanks to enhancements such as a low-friction valve gear, larger bearings for the crankshaft, connecting rods made from a new alloy and a counter-rotating balancer shaft between the cylinder banks. A quick-start glow system shortens preheating time to just a moment, so that the diesel is quick to start.
The 3.0-litre CRD features an aluminum crankcase with cast-in grey iron cylinder liners, which make a major contribution to weight reduction. As a result, the new V6 weighs a total of only 208 kg.
Reduced weight and the superb efficiency of the CRD engine translate into a combined fuel economy of just 10.2L/100km, which will appeal to buyers who want a very capable four-wheel-drive vehicle with plenty of room and comfort combined with the fuel economy of a small family car.
Off-the-mark performance is also impressive. With 0-100km/h acceleration of 9 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h, the Grand Cherokee CRD gives little away in performance to its petrol cousins.
The five-speed W5A580 automatic transmission has been especially designed for the new 3.0-litre CRD to offer smooth shifts and optimum fuel economy. It features Electronic Range Select driver interactive shift control, providing fully automatic shifting in the ‘Drive’ position, or the driver can manually select each gear sequentially by moving the shift lever left or right to go up or down in gear. This gives the driver control to precisely match any on-road or off-road driving requirement.
The Grand Cherokee CRD naturally comes with all of the benefits of the all-new model including the new suspension system and variable rack and pinion steering, including the latest Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which works with the anti-lock brakes (ABS) to help the driver retain control in cornering and emergency manoeuvres. ESP also incorporates a ‘roll-over mitigation system’.
For additional safety, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee has front and side curtain airbags, a strengthened bodyshell which better withstands impacts and a tyre pressure monitoring system to alert the driver of a puncture or air leak.
Testifying to the new Grand Cherokee’s safety levels, in the U.S. the vehicle received the government’s highest ratings for frontal and side-impact crash protection (five stars) in testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Jeep’s range topping Quadra-Drive II four-wheel-drive system is standard for the new diesel model. As one of the most advanced of its type, the four-wheel-drive system provides full-time four-wheel-drive to benefit the driver during marginal conditions on-road, as well as off-road.
The new system incorporates electronic limited slip technology in both axles and in the transfer case. These activate even faster to direct power to the wheel or wheels with the most traction. Also contributing to the Grand Cherokee’s new levels of performance is the ten per cent increase in wheel travel at the front and impressive ground clearance and entry/exit angles. In combination with the outstanding engine braking ability of the CRD, this model displays excellent off-road ability.
Customer convenience was at the forefront of designers minds when crafting the new Grand Cherokee, which is both longer and wider than before, providing significant improvements to interior passenger room and luggage space.
The new model is also more luxurious. The Limited model features elegant leather upholstery, dual zone climate air conditioning, premium 276-watt Boston Acoustics CD sound system, power windows and folding wing mirrors, remote locking with engine immobiliser, power-adjustable and heated electric front seats, auto dimming rear view mirror, rear park assist sensors and a vehicle information centre that includes the tyre pressure monitor.
All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee pricing:
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7-litre V8 $56,490
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.0-litre CRD V6 $59,090
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7-litre V8 $66,490
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0-litre CRD V6 $69,090
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7-litre HEMI V8 $71,990
For further information contact:
Simon Johnson,
Manager Public Relations
Chrysler Jeep Australia
Phone: 03 9566 6321
Mobile: 0414 729 421
Email: simon.johnson@daimlerchrysler.com
Features at a glance
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo standard features
Choice of two engine/transmission/4x4 system combinations:
4.7-litre V8 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, with Quadra-Trac II full-time four-wheel-drive system
3.0-litre V6 CRD engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, with Quadra-Drive II full-time four-wheel-drive system
Short and long-arm independent front suspension
Five-link rear suspension
Rack-and-pinion steering
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Traction Control System
Electronic Stability Program
Electronic rollover mitigation system
17-inch satin silver finish wheels and tyres
Power eight-way driver seat and four-way front passenger seat with adjustable lumbar support
60/40 split-folding rear seat with folding outboard head restraints and retractable cup holders in seat cushions
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Dual-zone heating, ventilation and cooling system
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Sentry Key® engine immobiliser and remote keyless entry
Advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags
1909 L of cargo volume
Cargo storage with reversible load-floor and water-resistant storage compartment
AM/FM stereo with CD and changer controls
Front and rear full-length side-curtain air bags
Adjustable roof rails
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo optional features
Skid plate package, including skid plates for the fuel tank, transfer case and front suspension
Powered sun roof with express open/close
Boston Acoustics six-speaker premium sound system with 276-watt digital amplifier and a six-stacker CD unit
Off-road package (available on the 4.7-litre Laredo model), including skid plate package, fog lamps and Quadra Drive II
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited standard features
In addition to Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo standard features (listed above), the Limited model adds:
Quadra-Drive II system for all engine variants
Unique 17-inch polished aluminium wheels
Power folding exterior mirrors
Jeep Memory System (controls power seats and exterior mirrors)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather interior trim
Electrochromic interior rearview mirror
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Boston Acoustics six-speaker premium sound system with 276-watt digital amplifier and a six-stacker CD unit
ParkSense rear park assist
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited optional features
5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine with Multi-Displacement System and five-speed automatic transmission including Quadra-Drive II
Skid plate package, including skid plates for the fuel tank, transfer case and front suspension
Climate package including powered sun roof with express open/close and deep tint glass
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Jeep® Grand Cherokee
The information shown is based on data available at the time of publication.
Body and Chassis
Five-seater, four-door sport-utility vehicle with all-steel unitised body/chassis unit. Choice of three (two petrol and one diesel) longitudinally mounted front engines driving all four wheels, via a five-speed automatic transmission through an electronically controlled transfer case and available electronically controlled limited slip differential front and rear axles.
Engines
3.0-litre CRD
The OM642 3.0-litre CRD is a six-cylinder engine with aluminium crankcase and cast-in grey iron cylinder liners. Fuel delivery system features common-rail injection with piezo injectors. Valvetrain features four valves per cylinder with two camshafts per cylinder bank. Turbocharger has variable geometry with electronically adjustable turbine blades assisting in delivering up to 180 bar of peak combustion pressure. Turbocharger also features electronically controlled EGR valve, air intake throttling and swirl control by means of an electronically controlled intake port shut-off. Starting is enhanced by a Quick-Start glow plug system.
Availability - Laredo and Limited models
Type - Diesel, common-rail direct injection, six-cylinder, 72-degree V-type
Capacity - 3.0 L
Maximum power -160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum torque - 510 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Compression ratio - 18.0:1
Bore and stroke - 83.0 x 92.0 mm
Camshafts - Twin camshafts
Valve system - 24 valves, two intake and two exhaust per cylinder
Fuel system - Direct injection, high-pressure common rail
Construction - Aluminium block with aluminium cylinder heads
Maximum engine speed - 4200 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel recommendation - Diesel
Emission controls - Two diesel oxidation catalysts at the close-coupled and toeboard positions
Emission class - Euro 4
5.7L HEMI® V8
Availability - Limited model
Type - Petrol, eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type with MDS (deactivates four cylinders — 1, 4, 6 & 7 — during steady speed, low acceleration and shallow grade climbing conditions)
Capacity - 5.7 L
Maximum power - 240 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum torque - 500 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Compression ratio - 9.5:1
Bore and stroke - 99.5 x 90.9 mm
Camshaft - Single cam with silent chain drive, five bearings with deep fillet rolled journals and press fit torsional vibration damper
Valve system - Overhead valve, pushrod system 16 valves, one intake and one exhaust per cylinder, hydraulic lifters with roller followers
Fuel system - Sequential, multi-port electronic injection, returnless
Construction - Deep-skirt cast-iron block with aluminium cylinder heads featuring hemispherical combustion chambers
Maximum engine speed - 5800 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel recommendation - 95 RON unleaded petrol
Emission controls - Dual three-way catalytic converters with heated oxygen sensors
Emission class - Euro 4
4.7L PowerTech™ V8
Availability - Laredo and Limited models
Type - Petrol, eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type
Capacity - 4.7 L (4701 cc)
Maximum power - 170 kW @ 4500 rpm
Maximum torque - 410 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Compression ratio - 9.0:1
Bore and stroke - 93.0 x 86.5 mm
Camshaft - Chain-driven SOHC
Valve system - 16 valves, one intake and one exhaust per cylinder with hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel system - Sequential, multi-port electronic injection
Construction - Cast-iron block with twin aluminium cylinder heads
Maximum engine speed - 6000 rpm, electronically limited to 5300 rpm
Fuel recommendation - 91 RON unleaded petrol
Emission controls - Dual three-way catalytic converters with heated oxygen sensors
Emission class - Euro 4
Transmissions
W5A580 five-speed automatic
Availability - Standard with 3.0-litre CRD engine
Description - Five-speed automatic with overdrive, electronic range select, tow/haul feature, adaptive electronic control, brake-park interlock and electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear ratios
1st - 3.59
2nd - 2.19
3rd - 1.41
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.83
Reverse - 3.16
Final drive ratio - 2.95
5-45RFE five-speed automatic
Availability - Standard with 5.7L and 4.7L engines
Description - Multi-speed automatic with overdrive, five forward speeds, alternate second gear, Electronic Range Select, tow/haul feature, brake-park interlock and electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear ratios
1st - 3.00
2nd - 1.67
3rd - 1.00
4th - 0.75
5th - 0.67
Reverse - 3.00
Final drive ratio - 2.50
Drivelines
Transfer case
Availability - Standard on all models
Type - NV245, on-demand four-wheel drive with electronically controlled clutch pack
Operating modes - 4WD on demand, 4WD Low
Low range ratio - 2.72:1
Torque split, front/rear - Variable with 48/52 per cent default split
Axles, front and rear
Differential type - Open — Laredo 4.7L, Electronic Limited Slip Differential — 3.0-litre CRD, 5.7L and Limited 4.7L
Axle ratios - 3.55:1 — 3.0-litre CRD, 3.73:1 — 5.7L and 4.7L
Gross axle weight rating - 1340 kg — front, 1452 kg — rear
4WD systems
Quadra-Trac II®
Standard on Laredo 4.7L. Active full-time system with two speeds (low range 2.72:1) and neutral, electronically controlled clutch pack coupling in centre differential and open front and rear differentials.
Quadra-Drive II®
Standard on 3.0-litre CRD, 5.7L and Limited 4.7L. Active full-time system with two speeds (low range 2.72:1) and neutral, electronically controlled clutch pack coupling in centre differential with front and rear Electronic Limited Slip Differentials.
Suspension and damping
Front - Short/long arm (SLA) independent with gas-charged, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers and stabiliser bar. 22.5 cm wheel travel
Rear - Live solid axle and five-link suspension with twin upper and lower trailing tubular linking arms plus lateral track bar, coil springs, single-tube shock absorbers and stabiliser bars. 22.4 cm wheel travel
Steering
Type - Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio - Variable: 15.8:1 — 13.9:1
Turning diameter - 11.2 m kerb to kerb
Steering turns - 2.85 turns lock to lock
Brakes
Front
Discs - 328 x 30 mm ventilated
Calipers - 48 mm dual-piston sliding calipers
Swept area - 1757 sq. cm
Rear
Discs - 320 x 14 mm solid
Calipers - 48 mm single-piston sliding calipers
Swept area - 1650 sq. cm
System
Four-wheel, four-channel ABS with active wheel speed, vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensors. Standard features: all-speed Traction Control System, Electronic Stability Program, electronic rollover mitigation system, deactivation switch and Electronic Brake Distribution.
Wheels and tyres
Standard equipment listed.
Laredo
Wheel type and material - 17 x 7.5 in. “Orbitek” cast-aluminium alloy, painted satin silver
Tyres, front and rear - P245/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler BSW all-terrain or 245/65R17 107H Goodyear Wrangler BSW all-season
Spare tyre - full-size, matching wheel
Limited
Wheel type and material - 17 x 7.5 in. “Ronin II” cast-aluminium alloy, machined face
Tyres, front and rear - P245/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler BSW all-terrain or 245/65R17 107H Goodyear Wrangler BSW all-season
Spare tyre - full-size, matching wheel
Dimensions
Dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise noted.
Exterior
Overall length - 4750
Overall width - 1870 — excluding mirrors, 2149 — including mirrors
Overall height - 1740 — with roof rack, 1785 with roof rack and cross bars
Wheelbase - 2780
Overhang, front - 854
Overhang, rear - 1106
Track, front and rear - 1575
Ground clearance (for 3.0-litre CRD and 5.7L)
At front axle - 214
At rear axle - 209
Water fording depth - 508 at 16 kph
Approach angle - 34.1°
Breakover angle - 20.4°
Departure angle - 27.0°
Interior
Front
Head room - 1008
Leg room - 1058
Shoulder room - 1502
Hip room - 1452
Seat travel - 267 — fore/aft, 100 — up/down (driver side)
Rear
Head room - 999
Leg room - 901
Shoulder room - 1485
Hip room - 1248
Cargo (SAE standard)
Behind rear seats - 978 L
Behind front seats with rear seats folded - 1909 L
Weights (kg)
Laredo
Kerb weight - 3.0-litre CRD – 2142, 4.7L - 2130
Gross vehicle weight* - 2569
Gross vehicle weight rating - 2749
Limited
3.0L CRD 5.7L 4.7L
Kerb weight -
2169 2209 2157
Gross vehicle weight* -
2585 2620 2586
Gross vehicle weight rating -
2749
*Gross vehicle weight: kerb weight +passenger weight +cargo weight +maximum option weight
Capacities
Maximum towing - 3500 kg
Maximum load per axle - 1338 kg — front, 1452 kg — rear
Maximum roof load - 68 kg
Fuel tank capacity - 77.7 L
Washer fluid reservoir volume - 4.9 L
3.0L CRD 5.7L 4.7L
Oil capacity (with dry filter) - 9.5 L 6.6 L 5.7 L
Engine coolant volume -
13.2 L 13.7 L 13.2 L
Fuel consumption (L/100 km)
3.0L CRD 5.7L 4.7L
Combined (ADR8101)
10.2 15.4 14.9
Performance
3.0L CRD 5.7L 4.7L
Acceleration (0-100 kph) -
9.0 sec. 7.4 sec. 9.5 sec.
Top speed (kph) -
200 208 200
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