2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee returns with a few lifestyle changes and some new developments under the skin too. Outside, the changes for 2014 are minor. Grand Cherokee bumper has been slightly increased, fog shrinks a bit, and the front grill has dialed back a bit. Keeping up with the times, the LED daytime running lights are now standard housings and fog lights have grown. Jeep also said to have improved rear visibility, making changes to the back door, which is a welcome change. 17-inch wheels are standard, with a series of 18-and optional 20 inch wheels.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine
Mechanical changes are highlighted by a new eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing five and six automatic outgoing speeds and improves efficiency and a newly available diesel engine. The base engine remains at 290-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 by 260 pounds -feet of torque. Also available is 360-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 that makes 390 pounds -feet of torque with cylinder deactivation to improve fuel economy. Rounding out engine options is 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter turbo diesel V-6, making a more than generous 420 pounds -feet of torque. The rear-wheel drive is standard, but those looking for a larger capacity Grand Cherokee can choose between three drive systems in four different wheels.
The new eight-speed transmission has improved fuel economy of 17/25 mpg city/highway mpg with the base V-6 and 14/22 with a V8. Topping the line is the diesel engine, which pushes the fuel economy all the way up to 22/30 mpg city/highway for the RWD models.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior
Inside, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior of the Grand Cherokee, which was a great strength of the redesigned SUV, has worsened further with a new customizable LCD instrument panel, 7 inches and a redesigned instrument panel to hold 5-or touch screen which houses the 8.4-inch Uconnect system controls. A USB port, dual-zone automatic climate control, Uconnect, Bluetooth connectivity, keyless access are the standard. Leather upholstery and power front seats are optional, as are heated front seats and ventilation and wood and leather steering wheel.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety
In addition to the federally required front airbags, the 2014 Grand Cherokee also adds frontal impact and side curtain airbags are standard for the driver’s knee, along with antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system. There are also lots of security technology available, including front/rear parking sensors, backup camera, blind spot warning, rear cross path detection, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee system of predictive collision.