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Jeep CEO Mike Manley unveils the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee equiped with a diesel engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Published: 1/14/2013

Jeep unveils refreshed 2014 Grand Cherokee

BY TYREL LINKHORN
BLADE BUSINESS WRITER

DETROIT -- Jeep introduced a refreshed 2014 Grand Cherokee early today at the North American International Auto Show that promises more refinement and better fuel economy.

All 2014 Grand Cherokees will get a new eight speed automatic transmission. Jeep is also offering for the first time a diesel engine in the Grand Cherokee.

"This powerplant is everything our customers have been asking for," said Jeep brand CEO Mike Manley.

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The new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine will give the 2014 Grand Cherokee 30 miles per gallon on the highway -- a significant boost from the 23 mpg highway rating of the current gasoline model.

The new eight-speed transmission should improve fuel economy across the board.

Compass and Patriot will also get a new six speed automatic transmission.

Jeep was the first automaker to hold its press conference today to kick off a two-day media preview. More unveiling, including those from Chevrolet, Honda, and Toyota are to follow today.

The public show opens Saturday.

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