Updates For The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

When you look at the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, it would be easy to think that the souped-up SUV hasn't received any significant changes since last year.

And you'd be right to think so. But while the truck hasn't received any dramatic modifications, but there are still details that have changed. For example:

The instrument panel is different. Though pictures have yet to be released, the manufacturer has said that there is now a 7-inch screen, and the rev counter has been moved to the centre of the cluster, right in front of the driver's eyes.

There are now no less than eight different drive modes, each of which can modify throttle response, transmission shift points, stability control settings and suspension firmness. Modes include Custom, Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow and Eco.

There is now a Valet mode, which limits engine power, forces the stability control on and disables launch control.

The engine underneath the Grand Cherokee SRT's hood is still the 6.4 litre HEMI with its 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to that engine, the big truck gets from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

If we listen to the rumours, we hear that Dodge's Hellcat engine could eventually find its way in the Grand Cherokee SRT, creating a new Trackhawk variant.

For now though, these are just rumours.

Share on Facebook

More on the subject

Test Drives2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel: The Great Equalizer
The diesel revolution is here – actually, it’s been percolating for quite a long time – and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is one of its most impressive heralds. The Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is a brave move from the off-road brand to put itself on par with luminaries such …
Test Drives2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: Throwing Down The Glove
Let’s get this out of the way: no one needs a nearly-500 horsepower sport-utility vehicle. But that doesn’t mean that people don’t WANT one. Or, more specifically, that I don’t want one. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a people mover that courts absurdity with its phenomenal engine output, …
NewsA Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat In The Works?
In the last few months, a very singular rumour has been making the rounds; it seems that Chrysler isn’t content with its Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and its measly 470 horsepower. FCA is reportedly hard at work building a Hellcat variant which, as its name implies, will inherit the 6.2-litre …
NewsA Pair Of New Jeeps For 2016
Jeep just announced two new special editions of its vehicles for the new model year. Starting in 2016, buyers will be able to get their hands on the Grand Cherokee SRT Night as well as the Wrangler Backcountry. The special Grand Cherokee comes with a few upgrades to make it …