The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee debuted last week, but we’ve got a first look at the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. The real exciting news? We’re told it’ll get the 500 HP+ 6.4-liter crate HEMI.
The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee again stands out as one of the best in terms of off-road capabilities. There's also a wide range of engine options available, including a diesel. And the SRT8 model is truly special when it comes to driving performance.
Even the base Grand Cherokee Laredo has a long list of impressive standard features including 17 inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, eight-way power driver seat, roof rack, tilt and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, a 60/40-split rear seatback, cruise control, trip computer, and six-speaker stereo with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack.
The standard engine on the Limited (optional on the Laredo) is a 4.7 liter V8 that makes 305 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque. Gas mileage for this engine is 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway on a 4WD model.
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee:
2WD Laredo: retail price: $30,150, invoice price: $27,569
AWD Laredo: retail price: $32,120, invoice price: $29,447
2WD Limited: retail price: $36,920, invoice price: $33,684
AWD Limited: retail price: $39,010, invoice price: $35,579
2WD Overland: retail price: $41,110, invoice price: $37,413
AWD Overland: retail price: $44,545, invoice price: $40,505
AWD SRT8: retail price: $42,665, invoice price: $39,262
A new 3.6-liter replaces the previous 3.7-liter as the base V-6. It produces 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque (up significantly from the old lump's 210 and 235) and returns 11 percent better fuel economy, thanks in part to variable valve timing. The optional 360-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 returns to the playground, and both engines are paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or four-wheel drive.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee review indicates that the vehicle comes with 3698cc, V6, 6-cylinder petrol engine. This engine can deliver power of 210 bhp at 5200 rpm along with torque of 319 Nm at 4000 rpm. The length of the car is 4512 mm and its width is 2020 mm while its height is 1650 mm.
