![]() Since the redesign in 2008, the Grand Cherokee has proven itself again and again as the premium sport utility vehicle in its class. So good, in fact, that over the last four winters, it’s managed to be awarded the New England Motor Press Association’s “Official Winter Vehicle of New England” four consecutive times. The 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland itself is a phenomenal vehicle. Craig is certainly right, the diesel movement has absolutely reached our shores. The Touareg was a happy coincidence and you’ll see some comparisons between this Jeep and the VW below. Whether it works for consumers or not? Well, we’ll get into that analysis in a minute. The OEMs aren’t screwing around: just about every one of them is looking for ways to boost their CAFE ratings, and diesel – along with hybrid technology and full-on electric power – is how they’re going to get their quick fix. Part of the success was due the fact that we were hauling ass from New England to the Midwest in a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, equipped with Jeep’s new 3.0-liter, diesel-fired V-6.Īs if to italicize just how important the auto manufacturers think diesel is to the future of driving in the next decade, Lohnes and Nutting showed up at my house at 2:45 in the morning with a diesel-powered VW Touareg, and there was a diesel-powered BMW 3 Series sedan on the way to my driveway the next week. With the exception of the jokes, the gas and the bizarre hazing rituals, it was probably the best trip I’ve ever been on. ![]() It was my first time on the road with these guys. (Photos by Dave Nutting) – Last week, I had an epic road trip with Lohnes and Nutting to visit Trick Flow and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.
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