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Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee Milwaukee What can you do with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Probably more than you think! If you're thinking maybe diesel is the way to go, you've got an increasing number of options these days, and they're not all pickup trucks! One example that we're keen to point out is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which has an available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine as part of the engine lineup. Today, we'll tell you more about what this option can do for you and why you may want to consider it for your next vehicle. more 3.0L EcoDiesel engine Best-in-class fuel economy. This is probably among your top reasons for considering the diesel engine, and it's certainly a good one. With the 3.0L EcoDiesel, you're looking at up to 30 hwy mpg and - get this - a range of up to 730 miles on a single tank. That's right around twice the range of an average SUV. If trips to the pump aren't exactly your favorite part of driving, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee might just be your new hero. Performance and towing. If part of why you're thinking about a Jeep is that you'd like to get out and do more with more capability (and we suspect that it is since that's what Jeep is all about), this new EcoDiesel option is right up your alley, offering 240 horsepower and an incredible 420 pound-feet of torque. That, paired with the eight-speed automatic transmission, translates into you having the ability to tow up to 7,400 pounds behind your Grand Cherokee. Fewer trips, big savings. Cleaner technology. Wherever this sort of thing falls on your priority list, it's hard to really complain about low CO2 emissions, which is just what you get with the EcoDiesel's clean-diesel technology. Are you curious about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with EcoDiesel? Want to know how it feels to drive one or check out the available features? You can schedule a test drive with us, and one of our great product specialists will give you a full tour of the vehicle and answer all your questions. Let us know how we can help!

Most American? It's Jeep according to one study. Most American Vehicle Brand When you think of what represents America, there are probably a lot of brands that come to mind. Here at Palmen of Racine, we were happy to see that in one recent study, one of our own was found to be ‘most American’ out of all brands. That brand was Jeep, which was named most American in research done by the firm Brand Keys recently. So when it comes to most American vehicle brand – at least in this study – the winner is Jeep. more While we sure are proud of our American vehicle brand, we’d have to say that we were pleasantly surprised that it came out at #1 overall. Our surprise is even more obvious when you consider that the brands it was competing against include Coca Cola, Hershey’s and other serious name brands. But when you think of someone rolling through the rough terrain in a Jeep Wrangler with the top down, it strikes us as indeed very American. Since we mentioned the Jeep Wrangler in Kenosha, let’s take a look at what it offers. Capability has to be at the top of the list, as the Wrangler is well known for being able to tackle some tough situations. When those situations include some very rough terrain, the Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect comes into play. This allows the sway bar to disengage in 4LO mode, meaning the wheels can actually drop and compress up to 22%. But what it really means is that you can get up and over the obstacles with the Wrangler. Add to that the Command-Trac 4WD that comes into play in slick conditions, and the Wrangler is the ultimate off-road vehicle. And yes, it’s also very American. See it in person at Palmen of Racine and experience the capability for yourself. Of course, you may not be able to take it over any large rocks – but you’ll get the idea.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee There’s a lot going on with Jeep right now. We say this because we’re a Jeep dealer in Racine – and we have the inside line on the happenings at the company. One of the biggest recent developments is the premier of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Geneva Motor Show. It was obvious pretty early that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee would bring some new flair to the segment. And given the high foot traffic the vehicle received, along with the entire Jeep display, it’s pretty obvious that Jeep is doing some things right. more One of the biggest new features on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the eight-speed transmission that is mated to the impressive powerplant. Having eight speeds will greatly improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and allow the Grand Cherokee to provide a very comfortable ride. The eight-speed transmission seems to be the new thing from the Chrysler group, as the 2013 Ram 1500 was the first to try out this new technology. The increased fuel mileage and improved ride were obvious on the Ram – so we’re sure it will be welcomed on the Jeep as well. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee from the back. Consumers will be impressed with what they find inside the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee as well. The SUV will have an 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect system as well as a configurable display cluster. These two features will give the Jeep an updated interior and obviously improve the user experience greatly. While there are some things to look forward to, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Racine is still a star in the Palmen lineup. Check it out in person with a test drive and experience the Jeep advantage. And of course, stay tuned here for the latest on the 2014 Grand Cherokee and other news coming from Jeep!

Did you see Jeep’s Super Bowl Commercial? It was pretty tough to miss, but we’ll refresh your memory just in case. The two-minute ad consisted of a letter read by Oprah Winfrey about America’s service men and women. The commercial, title “Whole Again,” captured the attention of America and really shined a bright light on the need for continued support of our returning military personnel. more At Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine, it made us proud to see our new Jeeps in Racine in such a great advertisement. But more than the vehicles themselves, the message of the ad was something that we can really appreciate. Service men and women from Wisconsin all deserve a hearty welcome home when they return. Jeep’s Super Bowl Commercial seemed like one of those moments during the big game when everyone just stops and stares at the television – because it has something important to convey. Anytime our brave military personnel are mentioned, we expect the same kind of respect to be observed. As for what we offer here at Palmen in the land of the Jeep, the new models include the Grand Cherokee, Patriot, Compass, Liberty, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. So whatever you need in the realm of the Jeep, we are sure to have it here at Palmen. While you may be sparked to purchase a new Jeep like the 2013 Grand Cherokee in Racine, let’s all remember what the ad was really about. Above a football game, some new cars or anything come the men and women of the United States armed services.