According to DaimlerChrysler South Africa the Grand Cherokee Black Pearl Edition takes the "go anywhere, do anything" ethos of Jeep to a sportier level with a new chrome grille, interior fitments and detailing.
A two-tone leather steering wheel hints at the vehicle's undeniable athleticism, while black Microtech wooden inserts on the dash, door panels and centre console replace the California Redwood Burl units found on the standard Overland.
Just 145 of these Black Pearl Edition models will be built - in both 2.7L CRD and 4.7L V8 derivatives.
This new high-output CRD motor remains mechanically identical to the 5-cylinder unit doing duty in the Grand Cherokee Laredo 2.7L CRD but a new engine control module has altered the operating parameters of the vehicle's engine management system, changing timing, retardation, fuel supply and turbo waste gate opening pressures.
DCSA claims that the result is a 25% power hike, a substantial 12.5% increase in torque and a "marked improvement in performance, flexibility and top speed".
2.7 CRD (Standard)
Description: Five-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled common rail turbo diesel
Displacement: 2700 cc
Maximum power: 120 kW @ 4 000 r/min
Maximum torque: 400 Nm @ 1 800-2 600 r/min
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
0 to 100 km/h: 11.2 seconds
Top speed: 190 km/h
2.7 CRD (High Output Diesel)
Description: Five-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled common rail turbo diesel
Displacement: 2700 cc
Maximum power: 150 kW @ 4 000 r/min
Maximum torque: 450 Nm @ 1 800-2 600 r/min
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
0 to 100 km/h: 10.2 seconds
Top speed: 195 km/h
4.7 Petrol (Standard)
Description: Eight cylinders, V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 4701 cc
Maximum power: 164 kW @ 4 600 r/min
Maximum torque: 394 Nm @ 3 300 r/min
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
0 to 100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Top speed: 200 km/h
4.7 (High Output Petrol)
Description: Eight cylinders, V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 4701 cc
Maximum power: 190 kW @ 5 200 r/min
Maximum torque: 425 Nm @ 3 500 r/min
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
0 to 100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Top speed: 206 km/h
Pricing
2.7L Laredo CRD: R379 900
4.7L Laredo V8: R382 900
4.7L High Output Overland V8: R467 900
2.7L High Output Overland CRD: R471 800
4.7L High Output Black Pearl Edition V8: R477 900
2.7L High Output Black Pearl Edition CRD: R481 900
All Jeeps have a 3-year/60 000km bumper-to-bumper warranty and 3-year/ 60 000km scheduled services plan.
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