2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Performance

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT may be a middling proposition in the range, but that doesn't mean that performance is tepid. The 6.4-liter V8 does without any forced induction to produce an impressive 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. With a four-wheel-drive system providing traction, the SRT will do the 0-60 mph sprint in just 4.3 seconds. Keep your foot down and you'll manage to cover 1,320 feet from rest in just 12.8 seconds. Find a long enough road and you'll get to a lifted top speed of 160 mph. With big brakes, a sharp gearbox, and a remarkable suspension setup that handles the heft of the SRT well, you can have fun in the corners without going flat-out too. While the SRT badge carries a certain weight of expectation when it comes to being athletic, a Jeep badge carries its own burden and we expect a vehicle with such a brand on it to be great off-road. Fortunately, the SRT doesn't disappoint, and it's pretty handy at lugging heavy machinery like boats too, managing a towing capacity of 7,200 lbs.

只有一个用于动力传动系统配置the new Grand Cherokee SRT. The 6.4-liter V8 is paired with an eight-speed 8HP70 automatic transmission from TorqueFlite, with the engine's 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque being sent to all four corners. Thanks to a lack of forced induction, throttle response on the old-school American V8 is sharp, and there's no hesitation when you put your foot down. The throaty roar accompanying every burst of acceleration is highly addictive too, although it does signal your arrival to all in the immediate vicinity. Not that you'll care, as you'll likely be off in your own world shouting 'Freedom' while overtaking Prius owners with ease. Of course, a powerful, responsive, intoxicating engine is of no use when the gearbox attached to it is a lemon. Fortunately, the eight-speed auto doesn't fall into that category. It kicks down quickly enough when left in its default setting, while Sport mode sharpens things up even more. Naturally, you can grab your own gears with the steering-mounted paddles, and the SRT doesn't take its time to serve up the ratio you're asking for in manual mode either.

Good gas mileage and great fuel economy are not terms regularly associated with the likes of SRT, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee is no different. According to the EPA's review of the Grand Cherokee SRT, the SUV will do just 13/19/15 mpg on the agency's city/highway/combined cycles. With a 24.6-gallon gas tank, this equates to a mixed range of around 369 miles. Still, the Trackhawk is even worse, with official figures of 11/17/13 mpg on the same cycles.