Coming directly from the Detroit Auto Show, check out the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. The current Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a beast. Few vehicles can keep up with it and it punches above its weight in terms of performance and capability. It was like a poor-man’s BMW X5 M – with a sweeter character. Now that Jeep has redesigned the exterior of the regular Grand Cherokee, the folks at SRT opted to update and improve the upcoming 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
It’s got some serious performance enhancements.
Ready for the quick list? Strap-in and strap it on… this is the good stuff:
There is a new eight-speed automatic transmission (similar to the units used in the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger) that is supposed to enhance performance AND provide better gas mileage. Jeep says it has an, “Innovative Eco Mode optimizes new transmission’s shift schedule and expands range of Fuel Saver Technology activation for further fuel economy gains.”
Towing capacity is WAY up to 7,200 lbs (which is the best in its segment). That’s a 44% gain over the last model.
The interior is significantly updated, ” Luxurious interior offers new levels of advanced user-friendly technology and connectivity highlighted by an 8.4-inch touchscreen that accommodates SRT’s exclusive Performance Pages, plus a 7-inch programmable multiview gauge cluster. All-new Uconnect Access Via Mobile streams preferred music into the vehicle via smartphone. Introducing breakthrough cloud-based voice texting and Bing connected search via Uconnect Access enables direct, one-touch connections with local 9-1-1 service providers, roadside assistance dispatchers and Uconnect.” – – driveSRT.com/Jeep
Think of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT as an European performance wagon and you would be on the right track.
“The Select-Track system has been updated to provide a more rear-drive-biased setup when the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is in track mode.
The Grand Cherokee SRT rides on a short- and long-arm (SLA) independent front suspension with coil springs, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), and a stabilizer bar.The rear suspension is a multi-link design with coil spring, Bilstein ADS, aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber), plus a separate toe link, and a stabilizer bar.” – Jeep Media
I can’t wait to play with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and neither can you.
Here’s the video!
