Now just imagine how it would perform with 376 lb-ft of diesel powered twist at just 1,600 rpm instead of 237 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. View Gallery. 21 Photos. Engine Displacement: 230.5 ci The Grand Cherokee is a known quantity, but one flavor of this luxurious midsize SUV is often overlooked: the diesel-powered model. It's not just for those with horrendously long commutes or Antifreeze leaks. "At around 54K miles and 5 years old the delaership found multiple small leaks in the radiator at weld points. It was replaced under my extended warranty." Anonymous, VT (2017 CRD denotes the Common Rail Turbo Diesel engine supplied by Mercedes-Benz. This 3.0-liter double-over-head-cam turbocharged V6 generates 215 horsepower and an asphalt-grinding 376 pound-feet of torque from 1600-2800 rpm. This underpins Cherokee’s monumental towing capacity of 7400 pounds. The V6 turbo-diesel’s common rail direct-injection Until the ballistic Trackhawk arrives, the SRT is the halo model in the Grand Cherokee range and if thunderous engine notes are your preference, look no further. The 6.4-litre V8 cranks out 344kW Save up to $7,056 on one of 301 used 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesels near you. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. Once you’ve found the Electric Power Steering Default option, tap on it. This will open a selection menu with different options for steering stiffness. Select Comfort, Normal, or Sport: In the selection menu, you will see three available options: “Comfort,” “Normal,” and “Sport.”. R 399 900. Est. R 7 368 p/m. 132 000 Km Automatic Diesel. Gauteng, Johannesburg. Show km away from you. 19. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011 – 2020) At A Glance. Grand Cherokee Overland rides well with strong performance from 3.0 CRD. Excellent off road. Much improved all round from 2013 facelift. Hard and uncomfortable ride on 20-inch wheels. 18-inch wheels improve ride, but hinders handling on the road. Steering lacks any feel. The interior is serene. All of the controls are laid out within reach, and everything is pleasing to the touch. The seats are comfortable; visibility is outstanding. Like Wes said, the 290-hp V6 r2wp.