Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT® owners have come to expect and appreciate a vehicle that is powerful and refined, luxurious and functional, muscular and stylish.



For 2014, Grand Cherokee SRT checks all of those boxes, while also delivering unexpected delights.



Enhancements for the 2014 model include an all-new, fully electronic eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers improved fuel economy, significantly improved towing capacity plus hardware and software revisions that further heighten Grand Cherokee SRT’s fun-to-drive factor during a daily commute or for more spirited driving on the race track.



Outside, the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT sports styling that is even more aggressive than the previous model.



Design enhancements for 2014 include a new signature LED character lamp treatment, a brawnier grille, a new, one-touch liftgate and a new rear spoiler.



Inside, Grand Cherokee SRT customers are treated to a new 8.4” (213.36mm) touchscreen that displays a wealth of SRT-exclusive Performance Pages data.



A new launch control button is situated behind the new T-handle shifter on the centre console, and a redesigned SRT-exclusive three-spoke, heated steering wheel with more ergonomically efficient paddle shifters, features a host of comfort, convenience and connectivity controls.



Awe-inspiring powertrain



For 2014, Grand Cherokee SRT owners get three additional gears from their transmission: an all-new 8HP70 eight-speed automatic.



Fully electronic, it features on-the-fly shift-map changing.For an even sportier, more driver-controlled experience, the 8HP70 eight-speed transmission can be manually shifted using newly redesigned, more pronounced, ergonomically efficient steering-wheel paddle controls.



The Grand Cherokee SRT features a new Eco Mode for 2014 that optimises the new transmission’s shift schedule and extends the range of Fuel Saver Technology, which deactivates four cylinders when conditions allow.



A button on the centre stack allows drivers to engage Eco Mode for improved fuel economy.



The new eight-speed automatic transmission is specifically engineered to optimise shift quality and shift points for fuel economy, performance and drivability.



The intelligent software takes into account variables including engine torque gradients, kick-down events, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, grade changes, friction detection and downshift detection to determine the appropriate shift map.



Additional parameters integrated into the control strategy include vehicle speed control, electronic stability control interaction and temperature.



The result is automatic shifting that is ideally attuned to the performance requirements of almost any driving demand.



The new transmission is mated to the proven and powerful 6.4-litre HEMI® V8 with Fuel Saver Technology delivering 470 hp (351 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 630 N•m of torque @ 4,300 rpm and helps deliver greatly enhanced towing performance of 2,269 kgs - a 44% improvement over the previous model.



For 2014, the new electronic T-handle shifter provides the flexibility for drivers to choose a transmission shift schedule independent from the Selec-Track system.



Drive and Sport shifting can be selected via the T-handle with no effect on the chosen suspension, stability control and driveline torque split settings.Also new for 2014 is a launch control system that mimics a professional driver’s inputs to optimise the Grand Cherokee SRT’s performance by bringing engine, transmission, driveline, stability control, and suspension in line for a textbook launch.



Controlled by a button behind the new T-handle shifter on the centre console, the result is improved and more consistent straight-line acceleration.



The performance experience of the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT is further accentuated by a change in transfer case proportioning and dynamic controls for the Selec-Track system when the vehicle is in Track Mode.



When this mode is selected, 70% of the engine’s torque is delivered to the rear wheels for a more pronounced rear-wheel-drive experience.



Grand Cherokee SRT drivers will notice a vehicle that is more responsive from mid-corner to exit.



Outstanding ride, handling, capability and benchmark braking



The Grand Cherokee SRT rides on a short- and long-arm (SLA) independent front suspension with coil springs, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), and a stabiliser bar.



The rear suspension is a multi-link design with coil spring, Bilstein ADS, aluminium lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber), plus a separate toe link and a stabiliser bar.



Software improvements to the retuned Selec-Track system further distinguish the five dynamic modes: Auto, Sport, Tow, Track, and Snow, enabling drivers to choose a vehicle setting that more ideally meets their requirements and ambient conditions.



Drivers will find the torque split change in Track Mode provides a vehicle that is more responsive from mid-corner to exit and one that delivers faster lap times at their favourite track.



The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT delivers excellent braking performance, requiring only 116 feet (35.35m) to come to a full stop from 60 mph (96.5 kmph).



Credit belongs to red-painted, Brembo six-piston (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors at all four corners measuring 15”/381mm (front) and 13.8”/342.9mm (rear).



Aggressive and functional exterior



The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT sports exterior styling enhancements - its signature, seven-slot upper grille with black screen insert has been shortened and is flanked by slimmer, adaptive, bi-xenon headlamps that are surrounded by a signature LED character lamp treatment.



The grille itself is brawnier and the headlamps feature a unique black background to distinguish SRT from other 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee models while further accenting their jewel-like appearance.



The new styling also enabled designers to incorporate the headlamp washers into the headlamp housing for the first time - rather than on the bumper - for a cleaner more functional appearance.



A new Grand Cherokee badge along the vehicle’s sides feature a more distinct, more pronounced font.



The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT’s front light treatment is mirrored in back for a cohesive styling appearance, and features larger tail lamps with signature LED lighting.



To further emphasise SRT’s performance heritage, the tail lamps feature a black surround, creating the illusion of floating lamps.



Also new for 2014 is a more aerodynamically efficient rear spoiler integrated into the all-new, one-touch liftgate that features a new SRT badge that no longer carries the engine cylinder number reference.



Rather than relying on a manual lever, the liftgate is operated electronically with the push of a button. For 2014, the flipper glass has been eliminated, greatly enhancing rearward visibility and reducing weight.



Race-inspired high-performance interior



The most significant interior enhancement on the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT is the new Uconnect 8.4AN radio touchscreen. The 8.4” (213.36mm) display shows a wealth of SRT-exclusive Performance Pages, including recent track times, lateral acceleration, 0-60 mph times and much more.



All data is shown in full-colour and can now be shared with other SRT enthusiasts via a built-in 3G connection. On the centre console, drivers will find a new, leather-wrapped T-handle shifter for the eight-speed transmission that allows the driver to select two driving modes including Drive and Sport.



Also new is the redesigned, SRT-exclusive three-spoke steering wheel with a flat bottom that features a bevy of comfort, convenience and connectivity controls and more pronounced, more ergonomically efficient paddle shifters.



The new steering wheel is designed and positioned to provide optimal view of the new gauge cluster that now features a 7” (177.8mm), full-colour, customisable instrument display.



This new screen allows drivers to select from a multitude of layout and information to be shown in the centre of the gauge cluster.



True carbon fibre trim accent sweeps across the driver’s door, instrument panel and front passenger door.The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT’s Laguna leather interior is available in two distinctive colours: Torque (black) and a new Sepia combination.



Enhanced security, convenience and occupant safety



The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT showcases advanced safety features from Forward Collision Warning - which alerts the driver to rapidly approaching traffic - to Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, which aid drivers when changing lanes or inparking-lot situations.



For the past two years, Jeep Grand Cherokee has earned the title as the Total Quality leader for the medium-size SUV segment by Strategic Vision.



The honour is based on new vehicle owner surveys that holistically assess consumers’ good and bad experiences with their new vehicle. Similarly, the Jeep team values all comments from customers - especially feedback that leads to enhanced quality and customer satisfaction.

* New eight-speed automatic transmission delivers smoother, more refined shifting and improved fuel economy



* Innovative Eco Mode optimises new transmission’s shift schedule and expands range of Fuel Saver Technology activation for further fuel economy gains



* Towing capacity rating improved 44%, up to 2,269 kgs



* Improved and retuned Selec-Track system delivers more torque to the rear wheels in Track Mode for optimal rear-wheel-drive characteristics



* New, standard launch control delivers enhanced and consistent acceleration performance



* Aggressive, upscale exterior appearance enriched with new signature LED lighting



* Luxurious interior offers new levels of advanced user-friendly technology and connectivity highlighted by an 8.4”(213.36mm) touchscreen that accommodates SRT’s exclusive Performance Pages, plus a 7”(177.8mm) programmable multiview gauge cluster



* Features state-of-the-art safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning and Rear Cross Path detection