When we announced in early December that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee would make an appearance at the Detroit Auto Show we were a little excited to see what design changes were made with the exterior and interior, and while they were nothing overly special, it was still nice to see this updated model.

It wasn’t all good though because we had assumed that during the unveiling of the SUV at the event we would have been rewarded with those two all-important details, and that’s the ordering and pricing breakdown. However, we seem to have redemption because those details have finally become available to us thanks to the Jeep Garage Forum, which you can see in detail in the link provided.

However, we thought we would supply you we some of the more important details for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee ordering and pricing. The base two-wheel-drive Laredo looks set to see an increase of a $1000 when the new version of the SUV is released later this year with a price of $28,795. Cherokee Summit price will start at $47,995 for the 2WD model and $50,995 for the 4WD version.

The top of the range version will set you back a massive $78,000 plus for the fully loaded 2013 GC SRT8 model. Again this is just a highlight and the full breakdown can be seen above, but we need to stress that Jeep representatives have not backed up this claim just yet, but they do seem pretty specific not to be the real deal.

As the Los Angeles Auto Show draws to an end we now have a few weeks rest during the Holiday Season before the next big car show, and that’s the NAIAS. There is a huge choice of new vehicles coming to the event, and one such model that has gained our interest is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which will be debuting at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, but will not hit dealers until the end of the first quarter of next year.

Over the years the Jeep Grand Cherokee has seen a number of improvements, but what interests us the most is the advancements to its diesel engine. For years these SUVs have not only been noisy but were not as fuel-efficient as we would have liked, but it shows that with some applied technology there’s no need to rush out and get a less than practical electric vehicle just yet.

It’s been reported that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee will come with the same 3.0L diesel engine that has proved a success over in Europe, and because US drivers are far more conscious about fuel economy and engine noise we’re certain that they will embrace this new model as well. Jeep knows that they have a tough job ahead of them to keep the public interested in Sports Utility Vehicles because there’s that stigma that they have gas guzzling engines, because not only do they have to still offer the kind of experience that previous owners know and love about the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but also make drivers aware that they are far more fuel-efficient then they have been in the past.

Don’t worry that the smaller 3.0-liter diesel V6 oil burner will lack power because it will still produce a decent 237 horsepower, as well as an impressive 407 pound-feet of torque. However, it has some tough competition with the 2013 Range Rover, although the $83,500 could be enough to put a few buyers off and persuade them to choose an alternative, and we’re sure that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee price will be the vehicle to benefit.

President and CEO of Jeep Mike Manley has said the new SRT8 is the fastest Jeep ever made, according to an article on autoblog.com by Jeff Glucker. The Grand Cherokee is electronically limited to 155mph, and can hit 60mph in only 4.8 seconds.

Manley has also said he would have trouble keeping a smile on his face when the SRT8 hits the streets. It is powered by a new 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that manages 465hp, and 465 pound-feet of torque, this is up 45 units in both categories.

The SRT8 has a few sporty exterior upgrades over the standard model which includes LED lights, and chrome accents pop in the front grill. It runs on a set of 20-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires. Inside you will find some paddle-shifters on the steering column, and the seats are leather and Alcantara covered.

No pricing has not been revealed yet but the SRT8 is expected to hit showrooms sometime during the third quarter of this year. Do you like the look of the Grand Cherokee SRT8?