2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel: The Great Equalizer

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is unparalleled at its price point when it comes to all-terrain capability.

$70k for a Jeep? It’s something that we’ll all have to get used to soon.

When accelerating hard off of the line it’s clear that one isn’t piloting the eight-cylinder breed, but from a roll the phenomenal torque delivery of the turbodiesel engine erases any mental comparisons that might be in play.

The Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel effortlessly ate up the blizzard that assaulted it during our week together and never once gave me the impression that it was anything other than unstoppable

The diesel revolution is here and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is one of its most impressive heralds.

Comparing the Grand Cherokee to a German luxury SUV is something that might have gotten you laughed out of the country club a few years ago

The Summit trim is the apex of the Jeep line-up.

The Uconnect system’s 8.4-inch LCD touchscreen and class-leading interface design is light-years ahead of either Audi MMI or Mercedes-Benz COMAND.

Jeep has always had a cachet amongst SUV buyers.

Fit and finish is also excellent, with soft touch plastics, leather, and well-crafted seats filling the Grand Cherokee’s spacious cabin.

The version of the Jeep that I drove came with an adjustable ride height air suspension system and the Selec-Terrain feature.