2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee caught with new headlights, grille exposed

[Jimmyb]

A few updates are in store for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and while we've told you about them before, we're now getting our first glimpse at the refreshed SUV without all the heavy camouflage.

Up front, new headlights with LED running lamps flow into a new front fascia design with a smaller seven-slat grille and some curvy bodywork that flows up underneath the headlamp clusters. (With the black tape still covering part of the fascia, can anyone else see a bit of Chrysler 300 in those headlights?) Revisions have been made to the Jeep's lower front end, as well; and all in, it's not as aggressive (or handsome) as the current model.

Also, we're not sure how we feel about the flat gray panel that surrounds the grille on the Laredo model, though it's unclear whether that's actually a production piece. We'll hold off making up our minds about the new styling, for certain, until we see the fully baked SUV.



At the back, subtle tweaks have been made to the taillamps (LEDs have been added – surprise, surprise), and the tailgate has been ever-so-slightly redesigned.

The big changes for 2014 lie under the Grand Cherokee's hood – most notably, the addition of a 3.0-liter diesel V6 for the US market. As we reported earlier, this will be a massaged version of the oil-burning six sold in Europe, and should be good for about 237 horsepower and 407 pound-feet of torque. The Grand Cherokee will also get a new ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.

Look for the 2014 Grand Cherokee to officially bow at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Production is estimated to start in the spring of 2013.

[Kayezy]

Didn't even realise they were doing a mid life update, placed an order last wednesday for the current model, and as a reslut now have a 2014 diesel overland on order, due around late april early may.

Keen for the 8 speed auto! Dont mind the look of it to bad, be good once official pics are released.

[Army Barbie]

Not sure you'll get the 8 speed auto in the diesel. The above mentioned 8 speed is in the 6cy, petrol Chrysler 300s and I remember having a big discussion about it with a Chrysler/Jeep nut who said there is too much torque in the diesel for there to be an 8 speed, but we could be wrong.

[Kayezy]

Going off jeepgarage i think it is, they have a big list that is for the 2014 car. Looks like the 8 speed will be standard across all ranges, including diesel and v8, as they have made it to handle the extra torque. Also looks like it gets paddle shifters, not that that worries me. This is obviously for the american market but from what i can understand we should be getting it as well. Happy to be corrected though.

http://www.jeepgarage.org/f73/2014-g...ges-40291.html

[Army Barbie]

Ahhh rad!! Sounds good!

[xmick]

Does anybody know when the 2014 will be able to be ordered in Australia? If they start build in the US early next year, when will the EU plant start building for Oz delivery?
I'm looking at ordering one with the end of my lease coming up mid next year but I don't know if I can wait that long.

[COFFMAN]

Originally Posted by xmick

Does anybody know when the 2014 will be able to be ordered in Australia? If they start build in the US early next year, when will the EU plant start building for Oz delivery?
I'm looking at ordering one with the end of my lease coming up mid next year but I don't know if I can wait that long.

I ordered a 2013 plated grand some time ago, was told MARCH !!delivery