The Cherokee SRT features a unibody chassis and four-wheel independent suspension system for a optimum off-road handling. It's platform is actually a derivative of the Mercedes M-Class platform. The SUV measures 4,846 mm in length, 1,954 mm in width and 1,749 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,914 mm.
Under the hood is the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 naturally aspirated petrol engine developing a max power of 461 bhp and 624 Nm of peak torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters delivers the power to the wheels using Quadra-trac active-on-demand AWD system. The SRT also houses Brembo high-performance braking system and Selec-Track traction control. Active damping and suspension, along with the steering, has been tuned for high-performance.
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| The Grand Cherokee SRT can hit 100 kmph from standstill in a whooping 4.8 seconds; max speed = 250 kmph! |
Outside, the Grand Cherokee SRT is both modern and aggressive than the regular Cherokee. Apparent up front are the brawnier seven-slot signature grille with black screen inserts, LED character lamp treatment along with unique black background, a smarter lower grille, and contoured hood. On the sides, the five-spoke polished-finish 20-inch 'Goliath' wheels and detailed wheel arches catch the entire attention of on-lookers. A nice, wrap-around taillamp units with LED inserts, one-touch liftgate and a new sporty spoiler adds the style at the rear.
The Jeep brand also unveiled the more-rugged Wrangler Unlimited at the auto expo alongside the Grand Cherokee.
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