Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - high-tech SUV

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 was introduced to public view last year, but sales began only recently. With each new generation of "Grand Cherokee" the manufacturers tried to approach the standards of comfortable driving in the city so that not only in extreme off-road conditions they could "wipe the nose" of most competitors, but also showed themselves worthily on asphalt. Its development began from the time of close cooperation with the Germans, so the platform of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 can obviously be called a relative of a similar model from Mercedes-Benz. While the Americans introduced an off-road component, the Germans were worried about the platform showing its excellent qualities on the usual coverage of the city.

Speaking of appearance, he became much more noble and calmer. The main accent, as before, is a well-known lattice, which is unlikely to ever be solved. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 in general there is a whole range of unique design solutions that are constantly updated. Well at least that mediocre optics was decided to be canceled, and the new headlights of the main light are made in a simple style - quite simply and elegantly. The rear view was also more modern: the direction of the headlights changed from vertical to horizontal (and it brought its fruits). Some sloppiness is no longer there, but modern appearance appeared in combination with the traditional features of the brand. This move is able to attract new customers, and not only to please the brand's fans.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2012 can be very pleased with the quality of its interior materials. The use of expensive leather and soft plastic in the interior of the car shows a high level of its quality. The control panel is similar to the one installed on the Mercedes - two separate "wells" with different dials, as well as an electronic display in the middle. True, the gearbox is controlled traditionally: a lever on the central tunnel, and not a pod with a "poker", like a Mercedes, but hardly anyone will be upset because of this. The list of options includes: contactless access to the salon, heated steering wheel, engine start button, rain and light sensors , rearview camera and other amenities.

The drive in all versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is complete, but perhaps more serious equipment of the transmission, if you are going to use the full potential of the Grand Cherokee as an SUV. The basic Quadra-Trac I system does not involve any blocking, its optional options already provide the ability to simulate a blocking similar to traditional transmissions. In addition, in these variants the car is equipped with the Selec-Terrain system, which automatically adjusts the characteristics of the transmission mode, the rigidity of the suspension and the gas pedal to specific driving conditions: automatic, sports, sand / mud, snow and stones.

The car is equipped with an updated 6.4-liter V8 from the HEMI series. It uses Fuel Saver technology, which includes four of the eight cylinders, while providing additional savings when power is not needed. V8 with its 624 Nm of torque and 468 hp. Can accelerate the sports car to 100 km / h in just 5 seconds and bring to a maximum of 256 km / h. But, despite the record for most cars, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, according to manufacturers, has reduced fuel consumption by 13% compared to its predecessor. The capacious tank provides 720 km of run after one full refueling.