Media reports are indicating that the upcoming 2013 Model Year Grand Cherokee which goes into production in August and should arrive here late in the year, will be a short production run due to Jeep wanting to get the 2014 upgrades out sooner. The 2013 model has minimal changes and will be replaced with a more refreshed 2014 model early in 2013. That sounds weird but thats how they do things in America.
"The biggest change for 2014 will be the availability of a 3.0-liter diesel V6 for US markets, which we already have in Australia. Additionally, Automotive News reports that a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic is on deck for 2014. Details are scarce right now, but this transmission will likely be paired with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, just like in the 2013 Ram 1500 and the current Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.
The 2014 Grand Cherokee is slated to debut in January, likely at the Detroit Auto Show, with sales to start shortly thereafter"
Sales of the Australian Grand Cherokee are still going strong with Diesel Laredo and Overland models still in strong demand. Some dealers have a few Diesel Limited models so hunt around for a deal on one of those if you dont want to wait 'till end of year. Even some of the 3.6L V6 Pentastar versions are sold out 'till end of year.
source - Autoblog
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