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Updated 30th March, 2022 with Pentastar info. After many (likely intentional) slips, Stellantis has formally acknowledged the GME T6 engine, the Hurricane. As per previous rumours, and a throwback to the 60s Jeep straight-6 name, a Standard Output (SO) and High Output (HO) variant have been announced with PHEV variant expected for 2024 model year destined for D-segment vehicles (Jeep, Ram and Wagoneer).   However unlike our previous thoughts on the specs, Stellantis have done one better with the expected power ranges of the SO and HO packages and a lot of that comes down to the technology they’ve borrowed from...

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Jeep Australia has announced specs and pricing for initial WL75 Grand Cherokee L variants, including entry Night Eagle, Limited and top line Summit Reserve with showroom arrival expected mid 2022.

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Stellantis has let slip that the long rumoured Global Medium Engine Turbo 6 engine has commenced production at their Saltillo, Mexico plant alongside current HEMI engines

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According to local news, it looks like the new Grand Cherokee L local ordering availability will be pushed to the new year, with delivery commencing in the first half of 2022. According to Australian compliance documentation, only the only the 3.6L V6 will be available at launch, with Limited, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve trim levels confirmed for the three-row model. Additionally, all variants are expected to have 7 seats standard, with the 6 seat, second row captain chair configuration only available as an option on Summit Reserve. With the Hemi V8 not yet available to order in the US due...

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As expected, local press have confirmed the just launched WL74 2-row Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in Australia, along with 4xe PHEV variants, to replace the WK2 that launched in 2011. Availability is expected in the second half of 2022, after the three-row Grand Cherokee L launches locally in the first half and existing WK2 inventories are sold. It is great to also see the off-road focused Trailhawk has carried over from the WK2, this time adding electronic front swaybar disconnect for the first time in its class and the first time we have seen the feature on a Jeep...

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