Tuesday, April 30, 2013
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV test
The improved version was not major changes, but they got some major adjustments to improve its fuel consumption levels and sports performance.
Outside, the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT took some aesthetic adjustments that include new front and rear lights with LED technology with very particular design recognizable at a distance.
Also adjusted the dimensions (longer and slimmer) and the colors of the classic grille. The bumper was improved, included LED headlamps foglamps and chrome accents added to enhance their appearance. The tailgate was redesigned and this year may be operated electrically. Finally, the Grand Cherokee SRT receives a new rear spoiler ensures optimum efficiency.
Inside are a new 8.4-inch touch screen that displays data for the pilot very informative. They added details in carbon fiber-real-highlighting its sporty character.
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Your wheel is brand new and is exclusive to this model. Its buttons to operate the sound system, information system and cruise control are now larger, facilitating the operation thereof.
The heart of the 2014 SRT is the same 6.4-liter V8 of the previous generation capable of generating 470 HP @ 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm.
Also new this year is the new 8-speed automatic transmission electronics that helps improve fuel consumption levels (13/19 mpg) and towing capacity (7,200 pounds). This model is equipped with the "Select-Track", which offers AUTO, SPORT, TOW, and SNOW TRACK. This system re-distributes the torque between front and rear for better performance.
New for 2014 is the system of "Launch Control" which maximizes vehicle acceleration. This system is activated by pressing a button on the center console. Once activated, the pilot must press the brake pedal and the throttle, once the driver releases the middle pedal, the utilitarian trips until the pilot release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal again.
Official figures published by SRT say the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT reaches 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds and its speed limit is 160 mph.
Besides the hardware and software were adjusted to provide a more fun driving in the day-to-day management and more effective competition circuits.
Jeep chose to install the run-flat tires 295/45ZR20 Pirelli P-Zero. The wheels are 20 "made of forged aluminum and are available in 3 new designs.
The stopping power is guaranteed by ventilated disc brakes and Brembo developed by the ABS. This behemoth of 5.150 pounds (2,336 kilos) can be stopped from 60 mph in just 116 feet.
The base price of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT starts at $ 62.995 (+ $ 995 shipping charge). Our test unit had a label of $ 70.065. This on-understood that the price of this utility is not within the average in the segment, but we must make clear that its benefits are neither.
