2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Review

The most powerful and technologically advanced, high performance Jeep vehicle ever - the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - arrived in the summer of 2011 with a combination of legendary Jeep capability and utility engineering merged with the peak performance of Chrysler Group popularity LLC Street and Racing Technology (SRT).

He produced a great guide in all conditions, and integrates the main SRT attributes - functional, performance-oriented styling, world-class driving and handling, benchmark braking and race-inspired interior appointments - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to expand Jeep latest, and is based on the successful launch of the award-winning 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.



"The new 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is a top SUV, Jeep offers a combination of skill and the use of objects, a first-class technology, luxury and refinement, and advanced innovative," said Mike Manley, Managing Director - Jeep brand, Chrysler Group. "Jeep vehicles have long been known for off-road. In addition, the four-wheel drive jeeps, and utility, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8's ability to assume a new level, giving driving enthusiasts the ultimate in road and track .

"Our new performance SUV benchmark portfolio effectively expands Grand Cherokee, and will continue to attract new customers in Jeep dealerships," said Manley.

Designed and built using the proven formula that raises SRT performance to dizzying levels, the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will go from 0 to 60 km / h in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 km / h in the mid 16 second range can cover the quarter mile in the mid-range 13 seconds, has a top speed of 155 km / h and the brakes 60 to 0 km / h in 116 meters.

The Chrysler Group SRT vehicle owners will receive a day of professional instruction Richard Petty School race track experience as part SSS, which is designed to enhance their knowledge and skills of driving on road and track. The events are held throughout the year selected tracks.



Awe-inspiring power transmission

On the 2012 Used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the new Chrysler Group 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 fuel with a technology that provides an estimate of 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque - an improvement of 45 horses force and 45 lb-ft of torque in the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces.

An intake manifold and camshafts active high-lift cams progressive provides maximum low-end torque while maximizing high-end power in a wider rpm band and improved. In particular the 90 percent of peak torque available between 2,800 and 6,000 rpm, which allows the implementation and improved performance inspired straight.

Standard fuel saving technology and a new-for-2012 allows the active system valve four-cylinder operation to perform a wide rpm range, to provide greater energy efficiency - an estimated 13 percent increase in the road - and a range of about 450 miles on one tank of gas.

Standard joysticks mounted steering wheel to reach the stick automatic standard on the ground. Both are paired with an automatic transmission tested, so a choice of moving animated road and track. Each method allows the driver to move, while calibrating the controller prevents the transmission of situations that could turn the engine over. Fully adaptive electronic control of all the changes makes the powertrain more responsive, while reducing the hardness.

Excellent ride, handling and the ability to

For 2011, all Jeep Grand Cherokee with a display of improved and refined on the road, in part to the structure of the vehicle body. The torsional rigidity has improved 146 percent over the previous model, for better ride, less noise and greater durability, vibration and harshness. The improvement is achieved with more than 5,400 welds in the body only, which marked a 53 percent increase in spot welding, an increase of 42 percent in the arc welding and an increase of 38 percent in structural adhesive .

With the new 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8, engineers have improved further handling.

The Jeep vehicle handling growing - capable of 0.90 g on the skid pad - has a new SRT-listening, adaptive suspension damping managed by the new Jeep Selec-Track system that interacts with several different systems ( stability control, adaptive damping, transmission strategy for change, the dose of torque transfer case performance electronic limited slip differential, throttle and cylinder activation) to automatically adjust the vehicle dynamics. Drivers can manually select from five modes of specific dynamic driving conditions:



Car: the race provides the most compatible and automatically adapts to the situation all the way to the use of adjustable air suspension

Sports offers better control of the body for a sporty, fun to drive on the street

Tow: providing a safe bounce to reduce the pitch and improve the towing capacity

Track: offers a high performance, the company, the suspension "track-tuned" for the opportunity to block the movements of the body of all the experience of time management

Snow mode offers the most conservative dynamics, so that the vehicle will remain safe online in adverse weather conditions in winter

Standard Jeep Quadra-Trac active on-demand four-wheel drive transfer case used the assistance of a wide range of sensors to determine tire slip in the earliest possible stage and take corrective measures. The system uses Throttle Anticipate a quick sense of movement in throttle from the stops to maximize traction before slippage occurs. When the tire slippage is detected, the Jeep 4x4 system can transfer up to 100 percent of available torque to a single rear wheel.

The transfer case also improves the handling of dosage of torque between the front and rear axles to maintain the driver's intended path. The new Grand Cherokee SRT8 is equipped with an electronic limited slip differential, which removes the rear wheels slip and improves handling.

The performance tuned, fully control system is enhanced with a new heavy pump and chiller pump. Prepare revised gives drivers a more direct feel and response center.

Redistribution of 5-spoke 20-inch wheels forged aluminum tower P295/45ZR20 Pirelli PZero run-flat tires (standard all-season or three seasons).


To complete the position in 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is rated to tow 5000 pounds.

Excellent braking

Chrysler Group SRT vehicles are well known for its world-class braking. Braking power in 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 courtesy of new high-performance brakes with ABS SRT Brembo four-wheel (ABS).

Braking distance at 116 meters in the performance of 60-0 mph are possible, the new red, painted Brembo 6-piston (front) and 4-piston (rear) calipers and ventilated brake discs at all four corners of the extent of 15 inch (front) and 13.8 inches (back).

Aggressive foreign and functional

The exterior of the functional performance of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers the "shock" aspect of a high-performance sports car was reduced by 1 inch and adding new SRT-exclusive, wheel flares and body color cladding side skirts.

A piece front fascia includes new multi-function LED daytime running lights, resulting in an exclusive face for the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, while a body-color grille with a black background and unique chrome trim bezel adds aggressive pace.



The integrated lower grille is painted glossy black and a belly pan underbody features redesigned integrated brake ducts to improve cooling performance and fade. The completion of the new interface of a newly sculpted hood with heat extractors two functional black for additional engine cooling.

At the rear, the influence of SRT performance continues with a new rear spoiler reduces drag and improves compatibility. A unique rear fascia, one-piece diffuser includes a separate receiver with the trailer and the access cover available. New version for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the dual exhaust system with sport exhaust tips 4 inches.

Race-inspired interior design and functional

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is more refined, luxurious interior is a sensation in the performance SRT8 form with race-inspired technology and the SRT-exclusive appointment.

A new, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel rim has a section with a flat bottom surface only - which suggests a racing-inspired cockpit - which features the SRT logo. Standard hand control paddle on both sides of the palm of new contours then all audio files and electronic vehicle information center controls (EVIC) are accessible from the horizontal spokes of the wheel. A tilt and telescoping steering wheel is standard.

SRT-exclusive performance pages are new for 2012 and instantly displays information about the input measurements of direction, power, torque, 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking distance, g forces, eighth and a mile and quarter mile time with the extended engine information.



New SRT-style nappa leather and suede with sculpted seat cushions, adjustable headrests offer comfort to readers of newspapers - and "grip" to keep the driver and passenger in place during sporty driving. SRT logo embroidery and contrast stitching accent the front seats. (Heated front and rear) and ventilated (front) seats are standard.

Carbon fiber is integrated into the dashboard and door panels and new gloss, brake pads and the pedal style racing to the appearance of high performance in the cockpit.

Available solar roof panel provides a dual CommandView area two times more than standard glass sunroof and extends from the windshield to the rear of the vehicle.

Available in Luxury Group, Premium Package adds leather door panels, dashboard and center console and power products division, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning forward, and blind-spot monitoring.

Safety & Security

Already a recipient of the 2011 Insurance Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" for the Grand Cherokee models volume of the Institute, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers consumers 45 safety features, including:

Active head restraints, are deployed in a collision from behind. Supports are designed to reduce injuries by minimizing the gap between the headrest and the head of the passenger

Activity indicators: three times, especially when you are pressed for a second lane shows

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): The system reduces the vehicle speed set cruise control to close at another vehicle in the same lane, or when another vehicle pulls in the same corridor. The system accelerates the programmed speed when the vehicle speed from the beginning or moves in another direction. The ACC will maintain a distance between the vehicle-adjustable driver and in front of him, allowing the use of speed control on the flow of light without having to constantly adjust the parameters

Advanced multistage air bags: inflate with a force proportional to the severity of the impact Meets FMVSS 208 advanced air bag requirements for small, outside-position occupants

Antilock braking system (ABS): Senses and prevents wheel lockup, offering improved steering control under extreme conditions of braking and / or slippery conditions



Anti-lock brakes with rough road detection system anti-lock brakes can detect if the vehicle is driven by a bumpy road by the oscillations in the signals of wheel speed. When the hard road surface is detected in the off-highway or road, the ABS control between the different pressure, which will conduct the brake pressure pulses longer

belt warning: Enables a chime and / or clarify an icon in the dashboard to remind the driver and front passenger to buckle up if a vehicle is driven unbelted passengers before

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM): Uses two sensors ultra-wideband radar to help drivers when changing lanes, or when it is passed through the passage of vehicles or invisible. The system informs the driver of the vehicle (s) in their blind spot via illuminated icons on the rearview mirror and a chime sound driver selected

Brake Assist: In an emergency, the maximum braking power, to minimize the stopping distance

Brake Override: When a disagreement between the accelerator and brake, the braking signal causes the motor controller to reduce engine power, allowing the operator to stop the car

The brake-traction control system (BTCS): Helps to keep the wheels of car from spinning during acceleration will stop or slow speeds by applying individual brakes wheel slip (s)

Anchoring system for child seat, LATCH (Lower Anchors and children) is designed to facilitate the installation of compatible child seats to spare

Constant Force Retractors (CFR) regulates the force exerted on the occupant of the seat belt, and then gradually release seat belt webbing in a controlled manner

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM): An extension of electronic stability control (ESC). ESC uses sensors to predict the contribution, if the vehicle is in danger of getting a potential roll situation, then the brakes individually and modulating throttle position required

Electronic stability control (ESC): Enhances driver control and helps maintain directional stability under all conditions. Gives the advantage in critical situations such as turns, and is invaluable for driving on mixed surface conditions including snow, ice or gravel. If there is a difference between the input driver in the steering wheel and the trajectory of the car, ESC applies selective braking input and the accelerator in order to guide the car on the way for Driver



Energy absorbing steering column: The steering column set used calibrated bending element deforms during column stroke for optimal energy management

Enhanced Accident Response System (ears) to help emergency personnel to see and reach occupants in the event of an accident by throwing the interior lighting and unlocking doors after air bag deployment. Even off the flow of fuel when the engine

Express up / down window of Windows with one-touch express power up / down in the driver and front passenger side of the door

Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Use of forward-looking radar sensors, the system detects when the vehicle approaches another vehicle too quickly, and warn the driver if the driver may decide what measures shall be taken to prevent the vehicle from a collision

High intensity discharge (HID): Provide approximately three times the light output of conventional reflector lamps for improved nighttime lighting

Hill-Start Assist (HSA) assists drivers when starting the vehicle on a hill to stop maintaining the level of brake pressure applied for a short time after the driver's foot is removed the brake pedal. If the gas does not apply to a short time after the driver's foot is removed the brake pedal, brake pressure is released

Enter Keyless-N-Go: When a person enters the vehicle, the electronic sensors detect the vehicle key ring is present. The vehicle will then allow the individual to press a button to start the car without inserting the key in the ignition

Forces of the knee: The bottom panel edge and the glove box door are designed to properly position the occupant during impact, so the air bags to work effectively

Navigation system: voice-activated navigation system available in real-time traffic information to give precise instructions to the destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite technology

Park Assist rear parking sense System: Assists at low speeds in reverse to detect stationary objects. Consists of sound signals for the driver and a display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Centre (EVIC) integrated in the instrument cluster

Parkview rear back-up camera: Provides a wide angle of view of the area immediately behind the car when the driver peace of mind, before reversing at low speed. Contains one row of the grid will help the driver while driving or parking in tight spaces. It also helps in the tail of the towing vehicle, when it exists. Image is displayed on the navigation screen when the transmission is shifted in the back



Telescoping steering column with memory: Allows tilt steering column and move to or from the driver to a safe and comfortable distance of the advanced multi-stage driver front air bag, if deployed

Brake Assist Rain: Use the pump to push the brake pads of the ESC in a bit against the brake discs in the rain to keep the rotors dry

Wipers: a function of driver comfort that automatically detects moisture on the windshield and the windshield assets

Ready Brake Alert: Anticipate situations where the driver can be stopped in emergency braking and uses the ESC to pump the brake pads against the rotors to reduce the time required to complete the application of the brakes

Rear Cross Path (RCP): Parking in situations, this system alerts the driver is backing out of parking for the traffic to their vehicle. Will activate when the vehicle is counterclockwise. The driver is informed of the vehicle (s) behind the line of vehicles through the illuminated icons on the driver's side mirror and the selected sound bell

Remote (fob) operated windows (front windows - down only): allow a person to passively cool the vehicle by opening windows at a distance

Remote keyless entry: Locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior lights. If the vehicle is equipped with a security alarm, the remote also arms and disarms that system

Remote start: OK starts the engine and actuates the key comfort parameters with environmental conditions while maintaining the key vehicle safety

Rollover Crash Detection: detect a rollover and to use safety belts and / or semi-standard, full-length curtain airbags must

Belt pretensioners: During a collision, impact sensors initiate front seat belt pretensioners to remove slack in the seatbelt system, which reduces the forward movement of the occupant's head and torso

Sentry Key engine immobilizer: Use the key engine that has an embedded transponder programmed with a security code for preventing theft of vehicles. When the ignition key is pressed, the controller sends a random number to the transponder and the engine must be started. If the wrong key is used, the engine shuts off after a few seconds

Signal Mirrors: the lantern lights integrated into the exterior mirror housing can be seen from the front and the sides and rear of the vehicle to alert oncoming traffic and pedestrians

SmartBeam lighting: lighting system adjusts to ambient light and oncoming traffic to provide maximum illumination

Standard half-full-length curtain airbags: extend protection to all outboard front and rear passengers. Each bag has its own party impact sensor that autonomously active side air bags, where the impact occurs. This type of airbag is located in the headliner above the side windows

Standard seat-mounted thorax bags, side air: To provide increased protection to thedriver and outside front passenger in certain impacts. Each side air bag has its own impact sensor that autonomously triggers the air bag on the side where impact occurs. Standard side airbags are located in the outer side of each front seat

Safety belts three points: the front seat side and all rear seats have lap and shoulder belt

Connections tire pressure monitoring (TPM): to inform the driver of the tire pressure too low. Pressure sensor modules within the valve stems of all four wheels send continuous radio-frequency signals in the receiver and the system

Of trailer sway control (TSC): Reduces trailer sway and improves handling in adverse conditions caused by crosswinds and traffic trailer. The system monitors the movement in the projected path of the vehicle driver, and then apply alternating brake pressure to stop the vehicle and then increases the pressure on the front wheels to counteract the influence induced by the trailer

UConnect Phone: From voice-activated vehicle communication system that allows customers to talk on their compatible Bluetooth phone with your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. The built-in directory synchronization automatically recovers as much as 1000 entries in the directory of supported phones, which can then be selected by simply saying the name of the contact

Connectivity and Infotainment



New for 2012 is available 825-watt 19-speaker premium sound quality SRT Harman Kardon surround system, which includes a 10-inch subwoofer for the ultimate sound quality.

A wide range of easy to use entertainment options are available with features that offer customers a seamless integration of consumer electronics, drivers and passengers with the comforts of home and office.

Garmin navigation and SIRIUS Travel Link is standard with the 430N AM / FM radio / CD / DVD. Also standard are a set of features including SIRIUS Satellite Radio and UConnect phone.

The entertainment system of the vehicles available (VES) includes a DVD player and screen above the rear seat offers a variety of programming choices, with ports to connect games and multimedia players with audio capability, video out, including iPod connectivity. The Media Center remote control or can control multiple VES input screens and screen everyone can play something different.

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