Grand Cherokee Bluetec Diesel for 2007

ViperGTS · #1 02-26-2006, 01:40 PM

Rumor:

DaimlerChrysler contractors say that the 2007 Grand Cherokee will have a Bluetec diesel as an option at a 2007Â½ model.

Sources says that production will begin in mid November, with the first vehicles hitting the dealers in early 2007.

-Matt-

87ram · #2 02-27-2006, 02:53 AM

I don't know much about the new Bluetec Diesel but I don't think that the diesel is going to be in big demand.

ViperGTS · #3 02-27-2006, 11:00 AM

Oh I think it will. With rising gas prices and consumers getting educated that diesels last longer, I think there will be a considerable amount of buyers for them. The idea may need a few years to catch on however.

-Matt-

freew67 · #4 02-27-2006, 02:48 PM

Are there any numbers out on the engine?

QuickSilver05 · #5 02-27-2006, 06:28 PM

I agree, it may take a little time to catch on, but I think it will fly pretty well.

SHAPman · #6 02-28-2006, 02:11 AM

This will only catch on if gas gets considerable more expensive than diesel. Right now diesel is more than gas. Most people only keep their cars 3-5 years anyway they could care less how long a diesel will last. Look at the liberty CRD. Sales are lackluster at best.

Joe

ViperGTS · #7 02-28-2006, 10:54 AM

That 3-5 years fits perfectly when cars should start to have problems.

Quote:

Are there any numbers out on the engine?

I haven't been able to find anything about the new engine besides some illistrations

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/08/d...esels-for-the/

-Matt-

Kensai · #8 02-28-2006, 11:46 AM

Hmm, a 3.2 v6 diesel on the new 320CDI? I wonder what is going to happen to their current inline 6 3.2 diesel? I prefer the inline 6 model!

Midnight · #9 02-28-2006, 05:00 PM

Blutec sounds great on the the GC... I wouldn't buy one, but cool deal...

ViperGTS · #10 02-28-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

I prefer the inline 6 model!

Same here. It causes less friction and should last a little longer.

-Matt-