Recently, according to overseas media reports, in an interview before the Chicago Auto Show, Jeep executives revealed that Jeep is developing a new 3.0T turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and the new engine is expected to be paired with the 48V light hybrid system. It is reported that the new engine will be the first to be applied to Jeep's new Grand Cherokee, and the specific parameter information of the new engine has not yet been exposed.
It is reported that the new engine will replace the 5.7L V8 engine on the current model, and will launch different power versions according to different models, and the engine performance is more powerful than the old engine. In addition to the new Grand Cherokee, the new 3.0T engine will then be installed on Jeep's new Wrangler, and future models such as the dodge war horse, dodge challenger and dodge ram will also incorporate this new engine into the powertrain.
Previously, we also released Jeep's new Grand Cherokee road test spy photo, the new car will continue the family design style, the appearance will be slightly changed, the shape will be more atmospheric. In addition to the new 3.0T engine, the new car will also be equipped with a plug-in hybrid model with a 2.0T engine, with a maximum power of 280 kW and a peak torque of 637 N·m.