Jeep's other news in New York is the introduction of the new 415-hp Grand Cherokee SRT8. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 is powered by the same 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 found in the Chrysler 300C SRT8, but slightly detuned (it's down 10 hp off the sedan's 425-hp mark). The additional power puts the GCSRT8's 0-60 mph time at less than 5.0 seconds, Chrysler says. Four-wheel Brembo brakes provide stopping power, and a lowered suspension and recalibrated stability control give the SRT8 more dynamic capability. Special 20-inch, five-spoke wheels distinguish the SRT8, and the SUV retains strong towing capacity of 3500 pounds. Sirius satellite radio, DVD navigation and Uconnect Bluetooth connectivity are available as options.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=8329

 

i can't wait to see the crashes this suv would get into when its owners actually try to wring out the full 415 hp and notice too late that 4500 lbs riding 8" off the ground can't stop or turn very well

 

But the question that everyone wants to know is that if its Trail Rated™???? Because we all know its not a Jeep unless its Trail Rated™. :chuckles:

 

My parents just returned their MDX that they leased for three years, and bought a Grand Cherokee with hemi engine. What can I say, the thing is a beast, its stupid fast, its even faster than their MB S500, however the interior is worse quality than civic, and its small. All in all the MDX is a much better SUV.

 

I don't get the point of these thing.s

 

alot of jeeps are stupid fast due to closer gears, too bad most of them top out atround 100... as for the cherokee, the hemi is nothing more thana marketing ploy... and as for this POS... it just looks plain odd, i'm thining somewhere between landrover's and the current chevy equinox

the look of this is good, the lines are nice, i think it will take a little while to take hold though

 

...oh and i forgot....

welcome to the performance SUV age...

i can see it now the SVT expolrer...the additon of a SRT-10 cherokee.

 

The point is, "Even though I bought a stupid useless SUV, and I don't go offroading, I don't want to scratch my bumper. But I can still beat your car in quarter mile, so my car is better."

See?