 BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept |
Jeep continues to revolutionize the sport-utility market by revealing today the cleanest diesel powertrain in its class at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The BLUETEC Grand Cherokee is the latest engineering concept in advanced powertrain from the Chrysler Group, and it features clean-diesel technology developed by DaimlerChrysler.
"The BLUETEC Jeep Grand Cherokee engineering concept demonstrates yet another possibility for ultra-clean diesel passenger vehicles in the U.S. and our commitment to finding the right solution for our customers," said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President Vehicle Development — Chrysler Group. "In addition to best-in-class tractive capability and power, the BLUETEC Grand Cherokee adds the potential capability of best-in-class diesel-vehicle emissions."
The DaimlerChrysler BLUETEC technology will be capable of producing the cleanest diesel vehicles in the world. These next-generation innovations have the potential to meet the most stringent emissions regulations worldwide, including emissions standards in all 50 U.S. states.
BLUETEC is a host of DaimlerChrysler technologies for diesel passenger vehicles, beginning with completely modern, efficient diesel engines. BLUETEC may also include an oxidizing catalytic converter, a diesel particulate filter and an innovative system for reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions — a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. SCR is an exhaust gas treatment system that converts nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and water vapor by adding ammonia as a reducing agent in a catalytic converter. These technologies can be used in various combinations depending on the specific needs of the vehicle, packaging and market requirements. The BLUETEC Jeep Grand Cherokee Engineering Concept is built with all of these technologies.
Today's clean-diesel vehicles improve fuel economy by an average of 30 percent while reducing carbon-dioxide emissions an average of 20 percent over similar gasoline-powered vehicles.
This variety of innovative solutions allows DaimlerChrysler BLUETEC passenger cars and light trucks to be the cleanest diesel vehicles in the world.
Autoblog has a story on the new Blutech diesel engine - hopefully coming to the Grand Cherokee.
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| XJGuy | Posted: 2006/1/12 20:47 Updated: 2006/1/12 20:47 |
Just can't stay away   Joined: 2006/1/7 From: Posts: 110 |
 Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel ConceptI like that color too. I wonder what a silver-red, green,or purple would look like. theyshould use this color on special run vehicles. a 300C would look god in this too
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| RUBICON | Posted: 2006/1/11 23:50 Updated: 2006/1/11 23:50 |
Home away from home  Joined: 2005/7/13 From: Chandler, AZ Posts: 357 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept Along with diesel engine, DHS, HID / LED lighting... DCX should make that silver blue color used on the Blutech concepts available within the Jeep lineup.
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| jason | Posted: 2006/1/11 18:53 Updated: 2006/1/11 18:55 |
Just can't stay away Joined: 2005/6/30 From: glendale,az Posts: 91 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept My email looks to at least admit there is a 4 door coming to market!!!!!!!
Dear Jason: Thank you for your email regarding the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. At this time, DaimlerChrysler has not officially announced if a diesel engine will be incorporated into the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for the North American market. With constantly shifting market trends I would hesitate to discount the possibility of new products on the horizon, specifically designed to suit your needs. Please feel free to check back with us periodically for future updates. THE ORIGINAL JEEP 4X4 Wrangler is the icon of the Jeep brand, offering unique open-air fun and freedom along with award-winning off-road capability. To find out more on 2007 Jeep Wrangler, please follow the link below: http://www.jeep.com/07wrangler/ To match your specific towing needs with the correct Jeep vehicle or to obtain basic towing information, access the Jeep Towing Guide by following the link below: http://www-5.jeep.com/vehsuite/TowingGuide.jsp If you would like me to provide you with the contact information for a dealer, or if you have further questions, please feel free to use the reply link below. You may also call us on our toll-free number at 1-800-964-0600. When you call, I can connect you directly to your local dealership, providing your call is during the dealer's hours of operation. Thank you for your interest in Jeep. Have a great day! Privacy http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/disclaimer/index.html NOTE: Please do not use the 'Reply' function of your email. If you wish to respond, please use the REPLY LINK shown below. REPLY LINK: http://www.chrysler.com/wccs/brand_forms/us/reply.jsp?trk_ID=KMM3503531C0KM Keerit Senior Staff Representative Jeep Information Center Original Message Follows: ------------------------ Form Selected: -------------- Category: New Vehicle Information Brief Description: ------------------ re:07 4dr unlimited Comments: --------- Will there be a diesel option in the new 07 wrangler unlimited 4 door??? If not any upgraded engines??? When will the unlimited debut...chicago or ny auto show??thanks |
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| gladiator | Posted: 2006/1/11 14:32 Updated: 2006/1/11 14:32 |
Not too shy to talk  Joined: 2005/7/26 From: Posts: 39 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept At least someone took the time to reply:
Thank you for your email regarding the Jeep Wrangler. We are pleased to read of your interest in the Jeep Wrangler. At present, there are no plans to introduce a diesel engine option or a 4 door option into the Jeep Wrangler model lineup. However, with constantly shifting market trends I would hesitate to discount the possibility of new products on the horizon, specifically designed to suit your needs. Please feel free to check back with us and your local Jeep dealership periodically for future updates. Thank you for your ideas and suggestions about the Jeep Wrangler. We have documented your comments and forwarded them to the product planning department. While your suggestions may or may not be implemented, we encourage you to continue to contact us through the Jeep website. EMOTIVE POWER No other vehicle can match Wranglers emotional connection with the outdoors and the excitement of trail blazing with the top-down, doors and windshield off. To find out more on Jeep Wrangler, as well as pricing, incentives, dealer locations, brochure requests, and many more shopping tools, please follow the link below: http://www.jeep.com/wrangler/index.html To match your specific towing needs with the correct Jeep vehicle or to obtain basic towing information, access the Jeep Towing Guide by following the link below: http://www-5.jeep.com/vehsuite/TowingGuide.jsp If you would like me to provide you with the contact information for a dealer, or if you have further questions, please feel free to use the reply link below. You may also call us on our toll-free number at 1-800-964-0600. When you call, I can connect you directly to your local dealership, providing your call is during the dealer's hours of operation. Privacy http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/disclaimer/index.html NOTE: Please do not use the 'Reply' function of your email. If you wish to respond, please use the REPLY LINK shown below. REPLY LINK: http://www.chrysler.com/wccs/brand_forms/us/reply.jsp?trk_ID=KMM3503039C0KM Thank you for your interest in Jeep. Bree Senior Staff Representative Jeep Information Center |
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| Transpower | Posted: 2006/1/11 10:17 Updated: 2006/1/11 10:17 |
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2004/11/28 From: Posts: 31 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept I've been wanting this for years!!!! Finally, now, at last. Please add DHS to this in an Overland JGC, and I'll buy one immediately!!!!!!!!!
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| Josephus | Posted: 2006/1/11 8:40 Updated: 2006/1/11 8:40 |
Home away from home Joined: 2005/7/18 From: Pennsylvania Posts: 243 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept Please put the BlueTec in the new Wranglers.
33mpg and cleaner burning = Tax Credit! If you build it they will come... |
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| gladiator | Posted: 2006/1/11 7:36 Updated: 2006/1/11 7:36 |
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2005/7/26 From: Posts: 39 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept Put it in the Wrangler (2 and 4 door) and the Gladiator.
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| rctrex | Posted: 2006/1/10 19:08 Updated: 2006/1/10 19:08 |
Just popping in  Joined: 2005/7/14 From: Posts: 10 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept Put this diesel in the Commander line and I will buy one! The Commander was late into the market and I believe that hurt Jeep in potential sales the last 4 years, but if they can be the first to offer diesel in their entire line they will out run ford and gm in suv sales.
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| erik | Posted: 2006/1/10 18:27 Updated: 2006/1/10 18:27 |
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2005/12/28 From: Williamsport, PA Posts: 37 |
Re: BLUETEC: Grand Cherokee Diesel Concept I was reading that this engine is comparable to the 4.7 V8 in power and torque while delivering 33mpg highway!
DCX delivers this vehicle, expect the Grand Cherokee to outsell the Explorer. |
