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Chrysler LLC has recently announced that it is expanding the diesel engine variants for the different model trim levels of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. For the 2008 model year, Jeep will add the monstrous 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine on the powertrain lineup. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz (maker of Mercedes oxygen sensor), the 3.0-liter V6 diesel is capable of pumping out 215 hp (160 kW) at 3,800 rpm and pulls out 376 lb. ft. torque (510 Nm) rotating from 1,600 to 2,800 rpm. Towing capacity is at 7,400 pounds.

According to John Plecha, Director - Jeep Brand Marketing and Global Communications: "The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel offers class-leading torque and driving range as well as outstanding towing capacity. By expanding engine availability and reducing existing prices we hope that more consumers will be encouraged to take advantage of this clean, renewable fuel. Chrysler believes that clean diesel technology can and should be a part of the national energy solution and we will continue to build upon our diesel leadership."

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel variants will roll out in the market available in three model trim levels: Grand Cherokee Laredo, Grand Cherokee Overland, and Grand Cherokee Limited:

Check out the features and the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of these models below.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Diesel (X Package) includes
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- Quadra- Trac II
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- engine block heater
- automatic headlamps
- power eight-way driver and four-way passenger seats
- automatic dimming rearview mirror
- leather-trimmed heated front seats
- power adjustable pedals, remote start
- power sun roof

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2: $35,685
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4: $38,305

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Diesel include:
- 17- inch aluminum wheels
- memory system (seats, mirrors, pedals, etc.)
- air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control
- rain sensitive windshield wipers
- premium leather seats
- SmartBeam headlamps
- tire pressure monitor
- engine block heater
- MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2: $38,315
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4: $40,905

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diesel
- Quadra-Drive II
- 18-inch chrome clad wheels
- ParkView(R) rear back-up camera
- ParkSense(R) rear back-up system
- skid plates
- trailer tow package
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System
- UConnect(R) hands-free communication system

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2: $41,710
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4: $45,145