Does anyone know what type of diesel will be in the Jeep liberty when it comes out later this year?

 

It's an inline four cylinder common rail turbo. Made in Italy.

 

ahhhhhh,

no cummins

 

we wish

 

Yep...the engine is codeveloped by Detroit Diesel and VM Motori (Italy)

Here is a neat article:

http://www.allpar.com/model/jeep/liberty-2005.html

 

Sounds like it's going to be decent... My GF is pretty interested in it...


Tony

 

Sounds promising although the specs made no mention of being turbo or intercooled. Sure would be sweet for a daily driver if it was.

 

It is....check out the website from my previous post. Here are some more specs on the engine....it looks very promising.

ENGINE: 2.8-LITER, TURBO DIESEL 16 VALVE DOHC, DI-CR
Availability Optional – Limited Edition and Sport
Type and Description Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled
Displacement 171 cu. in. (2768 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.70 x 3.94 (94 x 100)
Valve System Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valve
Fuel Injection Direct injection, common rail 23,000 PSI (1600 bar)
Construction Cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Power (SAE net) 160 hp (120 kW) @ 3800 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 1800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 4300 RPM, electronically governed
Fuel Requirement #2-diesel
Oil Capacity 6.3 qt. (6.0-Liter)
Coolant Capacity 13.2 qt. (12.5-Liter)
Emission Controls EGR, catalytic converters
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) Automatic with trailer tow package 5000 lbs. (2250 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) Automatic 21/27

 

Too bad its Italian made....... Italians arent exactly known for quality machinery. Other thing is.. 20/27mpg?!!!!!!! The wifes 2000 Cherokee (same vehicle, different body) gets 21 around town and up to 24 hwy. I would think the diesel would do better.

 

Beg to differ, I've owned several Italian made diesel engines, very high quality. Problem is getting parts though. Italian farm implements are the top of the line.

I would love 20/27 mpgs, my work provided 6 cyl gasser Liberty only gets 14-16 on the highway.

 

Not available in NEW YORK

 

wow that is hard to believe. This new engine looks really good. I hope they put it in alot of the new Jeeps in the coming years. 295 lb/ft torque!!! Wow.

 

Infidel, you really only get 16mpg?!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was dissapointed with what the wife's is getting. But, you have a different motor on the liberty I think. V6 isnt it?

Also, I guess I am out of line on the Italian diesel, I have no experience with them. I was referring to the Italian gassers, from what I have read it is a constant job keeping them in tune. I stand corrected.

 

That's on a good day. My old Explorer was better. Most of my driving is on Montana highways at 75 - 80 mph though. Don't know what it is that causes the poor mileage, the Liberty doesn't seem big or heavy. At least I don't pay the gas bill.

 

with what engine? I don't believe 21 in town.