{"id":4413,"date":"2020-02-04T01:57:43","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T09:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2023-10-23T17:41:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T00:41:25","slug":"2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-road-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-road-test\/","title":{"rendered":"2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Road Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e87dd4-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e87dd4-2c qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-ed3caf  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-8a3804\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76b9cf-d3\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The vehicle&rsquo;s acceleration was superb. Jeep claims the SRT8 hits 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds,&nbsp; making it quicker than a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or a BMW X5.<\/li><li>The seats are comfortable. Its overall appearance is sleek but understated.<\/li><li>The suspension was firm without the kind of harshness one expects from 20-inch wheels and a low-to-the-ground stance. It felt more like driving a Mercedes-Benz than a Jeep.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a highway flyer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I thought a hot rod <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/jeep\/cherokee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jeep Grand Cherokee\">Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/a> would be a bit like the Dodge Ram SRT10 power overkill just for the heck of it. Driving the Grand Cherokee SRT8 for 800 miles in three days, however, really opened my eyes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I discovered is that the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is not a four-wheeled caricature, but a delightfully impressive road car of the first magnitude. Of course, I expected the 420-horsepower Hemi V-8 to be a giggle, but I was totally surprised by its ability to unload its power in such a sophisticated way. Acceleration was awesome. Jeep says the SRT8 hits 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds, and that makes the SRT8 quicker than a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or a BMW X5. It is priced lower than either.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the power was given, but the road holding and ride quality was not at all what I expected. Zinging down the interstate or roaming back-country two lanes, the SRT8 felt as solid as if it were carved from a billet of aluminum. The suspension was firm without the kind of harshness one expects from 20-inch wheels and a low-to-the-ground stance. The SRT8 felt more like a car from its sister company Mercedes-Benz than a Jeep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4415\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-parking-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-1-1024x655.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-parking-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-1-1024x655.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-parking-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-1-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-parking-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-1-768x491.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-parking-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Source: dragtimes.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huge Brembo brakes, a deep front spoiler, and bucket seats complete the transformation from standard Grand Cherokee to SRT8.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of all, the SRT8 has a base price of $39,995, and the nicely optioned test car still only listed for $45,630. That&rsquo;s thousands less than its European competitors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table role=\"table\"><tbody><tr><th>Attributes<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category:<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40,000 to $50,000 Mid-Size Performance SUV<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should buy this car:<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person who wants a mid-sized SUV that behaves like a high-performance Sedan<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparable models in this class:<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land Rover LR3, Mercedes Benz ML500, VW Touareg V8, Volvo XC90 V8<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 6.1-liter version of the Hemi is the same engine used in the Chrysler 300 SRT8 and Dodge Magnum SRT8. This brute has a wonderful sound and even more satisfying manners. The dual exhausts that exit in the center of the rear fascia not only look cool, but they emit a lovely burble that is loud enough to be enjoyable yet not all intrusive after hours at highway speeds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One drawback to an engine with this much power is less-than-exciting gas mileage. The EPA numbers are 12 miles per gallon in the city and 15 on the highway. I beat that average while cruising at 70 or more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s natural to categorize a Jeep as an off-road vehicle, and while most certainly have that capability, the only dirt the SRT8 will see is from a dusty road. The full-time four-wheel-drive system is tailored for pavement use, and it does a fantastic job of putting all 420 horsepower to the pavement with very little drama. Floor the throttle from a stop and the SRT8 squirts ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-inspecting-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-engine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-inspecting-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-engine.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-inspecting-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-engine-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a twisty country road and the SRT8 carves the turns with the grace of a figure skater.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never did I sense that I was driving a tall, heavy SUV. Rather, the SRT8 felt like a hunkered-down European sedan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SRT8s cabin looks racy, but in an understated way. The light gray leather seats were deeply sculpted for great support, and the suede inserts do a nice job of holding you in place during spirited driving. The seats had a wide range of adjustments, including additional lumbar support for long drives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jeep SRT8 is one of the nicest road cars in the Chrysler Group. Sometimes the biggest surprises are the ones we least expect, and I didn&rsquo;t expect the SRT8 to be so terrific.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: The base price of the test car was $39,995. The test car was equipped with the optional power-adjustable pedals, a navigation system, satellite radio, heated seats, side-curtain airbags, dual-zone air-conditioning, and power sunroof. Options brought the sticker price to $45,630.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warranty: Three years or 36,000 miles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point: Great power, excellent road holding, and solid build quality make the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 an exceptional vehicle, especially for highway travel. The seats are comfortable, amenities handy and the look is slick but subtle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counterpoint: Gas mileage isn&rsquo;t great, and it would be nice to able to operate the navigation system without having the radio on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table role=\"table\"><tbody><tr><th>Attributes<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Type<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.1-liter OHV 16-valveV8<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horsepower<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425 hp @ 6,000 rpm<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torque<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">420 ft-lbs. @ 4,800 rpm<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel Recommended<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium Unleaded.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-speed shiftable automatic transmission<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive Type<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-demand 4-wheel drive<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tires<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front P255\/45ZR20 Z Run-flat, Rear P285\/40ZR20 Z Run flat<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall Length<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">195.1&Prime;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheelbase<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">109.5&Prime;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Width<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73.3&Prime;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning Diameter<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36.7 ft Curb to Curb<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curb Weight<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,994 lbs<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel Tank<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.8 Gals.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 to 60 Acceleration<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.4 seconds<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miles Per Gallon<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPA city 12, hwy 15<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base Sticker Price<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$39,300&nbsp; plus $695 Destination Charge<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standard Equipment (Partial list)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425 horsepower V8 engine<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-speed shiftable automatic transmission<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-demand 4 wheel drive<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-inch alloy wheels with performance run-flat tires<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear spoiler<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-wheel disc brakes with ABS<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traction control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stability control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic headlamps<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front fog\/driving lights<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leather &amp; suede upholstery<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-way power driver seat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-way power front passenger seat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruise control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tilt-adjustable steering wheel<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air conditioning<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AM\/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo with 6 speakers<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-staring-at-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-rear.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-staring-at-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-rear.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/man-staring-at-his-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-rear-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Available Options <\/strong><strong>(Some options only available as part of an option package.&nbsp; See a Jeep dealer for details)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual-zone automatic climate control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fold-away power heated mirrors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heated front seats<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sirius satellite radio<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parksense rear parking assist system<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power adjustable pedals<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power sunroof<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain sensing wipers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side curtain airbags<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear seat video system with DVD screen in overhead console<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigation system<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Rock Crystal Pearlcoat paint<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a highway flyer I thought a hot rod Jeep Grand Cherokee would be a bit like&#8230; 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