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Diesel_Dave · 12-26-2011, 01:38 PM

Posssible? I guess so, but it's gonna take a ton of work. I've managed to average over 30 mpg in my diesel pickup, which weighs more than a Grand Cherokee, and, my guess would be also has a higher drag coefficient. However, I doubt you can get the engine efficiencies I can get with my diesel. I can also tell you that it's taking lots of pretty intense hypermilling (with a manual tranny) to get over 30 mpg.

I also see you're getting 22 mpg with you current Grand Cherokee. Is there something about a new Grand Cherokee that you think will take you from 22 to over 30?

12-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Diesel_Dave Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,194 White Whale - '07 Dodge Ram 2500 ST Quad Cab 2wd, short bed Team Cummins 90 day: 37.68 mpg (US) Thanks: 112 Thanked 511 Times in 213 Posts	Posssible? I guess so, but it's gonna take a ton of work. I've managed to average over 30 mpg in my diesel pickup, which weighs more than a Grand Cherokee, and, my guess would be also has a higher drag coefficient. However, I doubt you can get the engine efficiencies I can get with my diesel. I can also tell you that it's taking lots of pretty intense hypermilling (with a manual tranny) to get over 30 mpg. I also see you're getting 22 mpg with you current Grand Cherokee. Is there something about a new Grand Cherokee that you think will take you from 22 to over 30? __________________ Diesel Dave *My version of energy storage is called "momentum".* *My version of regenerative braking is called "bump starting".* *1 Year Avg (Every Mile Traveled) = 47.8 mpg* *BEST TANK: 2,009.6 mi on 35 gal (57.42 mpg): http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...5-a-26259.html*