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Will Jeep lovers blaze a new trail for diesel?

Automotive News -- Even though fuel prices have generally fallen in recent weeks -- outside of areas ravaged by superstorm Sandy -- there are more than a few consumers out there who would line up to gladly pay $1 more per gallon or more to get what they want.

And what they want -- these few, these happy few -- are diesel-powered Jeep SUVs that are legal to drive anywhere in the United States.

Chrysler Group's go-anywhere brand will answer these petitions early next year when it begins selling Jeep Grand Cherokees in North America outfitted with a highly regarded 3.0-liter diesel engine currently used in Europe.

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Submitted Nov 11, 2012 By: medic6133

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2012 3:41:22 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse someone please explain why in the US diesel engines are notoriously $7,500+ more than a gas engine? No real reason for it other than money making scheme.
tdimotor Rookie Author Montreal Posts:21 Points:7,520 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2012 3:42:17 AM Ignore tdimotor Report Abuse BMW starting to build petrol engines and very similar diesel engines of up to 200 hp, the petrol version has 56 m/g fuel economy and diesel even better, with higher torque. any diesel offering on the market gives the consumers more choises. [Edited by: tdimotor at 11/13/2012 5:43:10 AM EST]
prcoqui Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,960 Points:1,675,150 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 4:22:11 PM Ignore prcoqui Report Abuse oNLY TIME WILL TELL.
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,549 Points:767,755 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 2:18:48 PM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse It will be interesting to see how this effects the SUV market. If Jeep is successful in this offering, you can bet GM, Dodge and Ford will follow suit in their lines of SUVs and 1/2 ton pickups.
bluetruck54 Champion Author Quad Cities Posts:1,477 Points:443,760 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 10:58:40 AM Ignore bluetruck54 Report Abuse obviously, many questions, however the first one is: are you willing to pay $.80 per gallon more than gas to drive this thing? it's your money,
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:329,335 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 10:16:50 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse We need more diesels in this country! Good for Jeep. Seems to be a good fit.
tdimotor Rookie Author Montreal Posts:21 Points:7,520 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 4:47:27 AM Ignore tdimotor Report Abuse /2012/09/14/bmw-unveils-new-3-cylinder-1-5-liter-diesel-and-petrol-engines/ 3.76 liters per 100 km consumption. 6 cylinder 250 Hp engine fuel consuption is 4,5 litera per 100 km ! see a car manufacture produce and make available to general public an engine that is fitting of the 21st generation i.e. 1500cc & 221hp/240nm. The only disappointing thing regarding this is BMW already have a production engine that can produce 190hp/112nm from ~999cc. So like always car manufactures will always hold back and essentially dip feed this tech to us. PS: Formula 1 and 1600cc Turbo will show the way in 2014/15 i.e. Jaguar 1600cc 500hp a la C-X75 is the real world example. People fret at the thought of losing the noise of a NA V8; wait till you feel the thrust & agility of a 1400cc@350hp in a 700kg frame. People must realise this tech is available among car manufactures today however they choose to release it tomorrow. MONEY!!!
7SPEEDY7 Champion Author Flint Posts:1,296 Points:607,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 4:17:03 AM Ignore 7SPEEDY7 Report Abuse sounds good
JBL2 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,551 Points:1,065,905 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:40:41 AM Ignore JBL2 Report Abuse Diesels are a good way to go
rats3 Champion Author Toronto Posts:66,900 Points:2,152,130 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:40:06 AM Ignore rats3 Report Abuse On this side of the border diesel is generally a little less expensive than regular unleaded. 300K on my VW TDI and counting. I would love to have some alternatives to the German car manufacturers for Diesel. VW (Toureg), Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, etc all want far too much for their diesels. I believe this Jeep will do well in Canada.
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,036 Points:1,595,245 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:35:04 AM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse Diesels are clean, quiet, and reliable. They are not your fathers diesel.
skysteve1 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,147 Points:377,210 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:30:21 AM Ignore skysteve1 Report Abuse i think they have had diesels in Europe for years in jeeps
jcurley Champion Author California Posts:7,908 Points:1,776,970 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:28:17 AM Ignore jcurley Report Abuse Remember the Mitt Romney lie about Chrysler moving jeep production to China? Why anyone voted for a snake oil salesman like Mittens is beyond me.
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,543 Points:2,774,990 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:23:22 AM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse Rounds good to me
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,587 Points:2,687,365 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:21:16 AM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse Diesel cost to much.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:17:08 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse bring it
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,085 Points:1,770,145 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:15:19 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse "Few" is right.
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,864 Points:4,247,560 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:12:50 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse Diesel fuel costs too much
nurdco Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,243 Points:1,696,360 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:11:06 AM Ignore nurdco Report Abuse Chryser always sold a Diesel version of Jeep in the Midwest.... No surprise...
HA4CNN Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,634 Points:1,545,440 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:11:04 AM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse European Diesels are much cleaner and it is about time North America got a chance to buy them.
easyfreeHDTV Rookie Author San Diego Posts:22 Points:353,540 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:09:42 AM Ignore easyfreeHDTV Report Abuse A 3.0 diesel in the Jeep would make plenty of power. For reference, check out the Mercedes Benz GL which comes in a diesel and 2 gas models: GL 350 with 3.0 V6 (Diesel) makes 455 lb-ft of torque, 26 mpg highway GL 450 with 4.6 V8 (Gasoline) makes 416 lb-ft of torque, 19 mpg highway The diesel will run nearly forever, makes more torque, and gets nearly 37% more miles per gallon. Diesel fuel is currently only ~ 11% more per gallon than regular unleaded.
TheeRedRam Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,173 Points:674,585 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 12:08:52 AM Ignore TheeRedRam Report Abuse yeh Jeep get ur done
hubcapLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:3,905 Points:940,435 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:58:35 PM Ignore hubcapLA Report Abuse yes
WE0H Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,534 Points:481,060 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:57:24 PM Ignore WE0H Report Abuse I don't get the desire to grab a hold of that greasy dirty diesel pump handle every time you need to fill up. All diesel pumps also have fuel spilled all over the ground. Who wants to step in that goop and then wipe it on your fancy floor mats. That smell is near impossible to get off your shoes let alone out of a carpeted floor mat. Go take a sniff around a big truck and you'll know what your new Jeep is going to smell like forever.
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,485 Points:432,925 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:57:22 PM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse Its going to have to be a lot better than what is available now to be economically suitable.
badharley Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,035 Points:742,260 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:55:09 PM Ignore badharley Report Abuse Wont buy a jeep.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,717 Points:669,415 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:54:03 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Have no use for diesels nor SUVs.
myambro Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,209 Points:1,053,900 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:53:56 PM Ignore myambro Report Abuse Yay! Minivan?
wshutton Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,677 Points:926,145 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:52:24 PM Ignore wshutton Report Abuse If the transmission is properly geared for a diesel engine and the diesel engine gets significantly better fuel mileage than gas engines, yes!
doronx2 Rookie Author Arizona Posts:7 Points:21,640 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:48:02 PM Ignore doronx2 Report Abuse Drove a diesel jeep as a company vehicle seemed to have plenty of power, just didn't like the design (kept tripping getting in and out). The price of diesel would be a factor.
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,730 Points:533,030 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:44:26 PM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse Interesting.
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,445 Points:290,690 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:41:22 PM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse Too much of a premium on diesel
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,924 Points:1,593,175 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:37:50 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Doubtful with the economy tanked and sinking deeper.
geoutpb Champion Author Midland Odessa Posts:4,633 Points:1,068,260 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:35:37 PM Ignore geoutpb Report Abuse Diesel one very good engine. Have diesel jetta 48 highway 35 city.
wildddkattt80 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,143 Points:432,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:28:48 PM Ignore wildddkattt80 Report Abuse Ok
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,632 Points:1,551,925 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:26:06 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I think Chrysler will do it even if it is only a limited production at first. They will gauge their customers thoughts and feelings on the idea, then go from there.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,723 Points:733,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:22:42 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse I'm not sure I see it, but then again, I'm not their market. I guess we'll have to see.
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,215 Points:1,598,520 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:21:33 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse I'm so thrilled that diesel users who want a Jeep will be able to get one that runs on diesel. Just thrilled to death. Myself, I wouldn't be caught dead in a diesel vehicle.
smqua Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,688 Points:586,745 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:20:11 PM Ignore smqua Report Abuse Probably not
rawdog1313 Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,309 Points:1,644,755 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:16:33 PM Ignore rawdog1313 Report Abuse Depends on quality and price.
kd5kpd Champion Author Texas Posts:3,747 Points:1,418,675 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:15:27 PM Ignore kd5kpd Report Abuse NO.!!
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,678 Points:1,622,570 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:11:12 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse The vehicles that are available in Europe, would do well here.
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,786 Points:1,556,335 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:10:15 PM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse No. Same answer when reported previously on GasBuddy.
ysmc Champion Author Providence Posts:10,568 Points:2,023,595 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:07:29 PM Ignore ysmc Report Abuse too expensive here and it competes with home heating oil
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,791 Points:1,629,410 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:06:33 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Yes.
danol43 Champion Author Modesto Posts:1,705 Points:590,190 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:02:32 PM Ignore danol43 Report Abuse Prefer diesel myself.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,495 Points:1,673,120 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:59:53 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Hahaha Is this some kind of joke... 3.0 liter... Try a real diesel... get a Cummins! [Edited by: Z51Corvette at 11/12/2012 1:01:16 AM EST]
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,495 Points:1,673,120 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:59:31 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse southrob.... you should take a spelling class... No! that is silly!
forteras Veteran Author Kentucky Posts:347 Points:1,914,240 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:58:29 PM Ignore forteras Report Abuse Jeezil!
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,605 Points:689,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:56:13 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse dhan