Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (06-10) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
Last Updated: 12 February 2009
Jeep's high performance version of the Grand Cherokee, badged SRT-8, is produced in very limited numbers, making it a rare 4x4. With a hugely powerful V8 engine along with heavily modified suspension and steering, it's thunderously quick with 0-62mph coming up in just five seconds. However, it loses all of the regular Grand Cherokee's impressive off-road capability. That may make it seem rather pointless to most potential buyers, but the fact that it can out accelerate a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S - for half the price - ought to tempt some. But considering the sky-high running costs, it seems a pointless extravagance.
3.5 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Safety

The SRT-8 has the same safety equipment fitted to the rest of the range. This includes airbags, stability control, traction control and a tyre pressure monitor. The SRT-8 also has run-flat tyres. A 'roll-over mitigation' system reduces engine power and applies a short burst of braking to the appropriate wheel if sensors detect a situation where the car might roll over. Isofix child seat mounting points are also standard and the Grand Cherokee was awarded a four star rating by Euro NCAP.

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    4 out of 5

  • Child Protection Rating

    3 out of 5
4 out of 5

Reliability

Being built to survive the rigours of the off-roading, and running a servicing schedule that requires regular attention should mean that it is reliable. The record of other Jeep products seems to back this up too.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.