Jeep Cherokee is a fairly rare car in Russia. Anyway, American cars are not often found in the vastness of our country. Most are afraid to buy them due to lack of spare parts and expensive maintenance. In addition, the Americans are not taking measures to make their cars use less fuel. So it happened with the Jeep SRT8. However, this is not just an SUV, but its “charged” modification. It is also rare, but at its appearance it clearly catches the eye and is remembered for a long time. What is a Jeep SRT8? Characteristics, photos and a review of the machine are presented in our article.
Description
Jeep Cherokee SRT8 is a premium mid-size sports utility vehicle. Designed by Street & Racing Technology. According to the manufacturer, the Jeep Cherokee SRT8 is one of the most affordable sports cars in its class. The car will be a great option for those who want to emphasize their special status and at the same time love high speed. For the first time this car was presented at the international motor show in New York in 2011.
Appearance
American cars have always been distinguished by their brutal design. This happened with and CPT8. In general, the "Jeep Cherokee" in the factory outline already looks very solid and attractive. But in this version, everything is a little different. Thanks to the powerful aerodynamic body kit, the SUV looks aggressive and dynamic. Ahead is a huge bumper with a wide air intake at the bottom and chrome inserts. Already in the database there are strips of running lights. The radiator grill has not changed much. It also represents a set of vertical rectangles with chrome trim. Optics has become more narrowed. According to reviews, the headlights on the Jeep SRT8 shine very well.
Massiveness of the car is given by square wheel arches, which protrude noticeably beyond the edges of the body. Successfully emphasize the look and stylish 20-inch alloy wheels, under which are huge red calipers. The car with all its appearance shows that it can compete with any “charged” sedan and instantly overtake it from a traffic light.
Sizes, clearance
Although Cherokee belongs to the class of full-size SUVs, its dimensions are quite compact. So, the length of the car is 4.85 meters, width - 1.95, height - 1.75 meters. The wheelbase is 2.9 meters. The ground clearance of the Jeep SRT8 is 20 centimeters. But due to low overhangs, it will not be possible to fully use it. According to reviews, the Jeep SRT8 is a purely city car. In addition, you need to be careful when approaching the curbs, otherwise there is a risk of hooking the bumper.
Salon
The interior of the SUV is radically different from ordinary American jeeps. He is more passenger. There are no rough lines and rough plastic. Finishing is made at the highest level. The interior is reminiscent of an Audi. Here are the same seats with leather and Alcantara, with pronounced lateral support, as well as a sports steering wheel with a slice at the bottom. There are recesses on the steering wheel for a comfortable grip.
The dashboard is digital. Moreover, the main scale is a tachometer. The speedometer is integrated into the center of the large scale. Near the steering wheel there are petals, as in full-fledged sports cars. The center console is stylish and richly decorated. There is no old-fashioned wood trim: the interior is decorated with glossy black accents, and the door handles are made of chrome. Everywhere there is a nice white line - on the door cards, steering wheel, seats and even on the armrest. Ergonomic interior, which is noted by reviews. Landing is high, there are no complaints about visibility. There is enough space both above the head and in the knees. In winter, the stove works fine.
In general, the interior of the Jeep SRT8 looks respectable and beautiful. The American is well equipped (various heating, electrical adjustments, climate control as standard) and has high-quality sound insulation. In terms of build quality, the Jeep Cherokee SRT8 is in no way inferior to the British Range Rover.
Trunk
Potential buyers of such "charged" cars are rarely interested in this issue, but still consider the trunk. Its design is very thought out. In a five-seater version, the boot volume is 457 liters. If necessary, you can fold the back of the back row. A flat floor and a cargo area of ​​1555 liters are formed. Under the floor is a full-size spare wheel.
Jeep SRT8 - Specifications
Now let's move on to the main "highlight", namely the motor. Under the hood is a atmospheric eight-cylinder Hemi V-engine. The Americans did not take steps to install a turbine or modernized injection systems. According to the classic belief “nothing will replace the volume”, the engineers installed a 6.4-liter engine in the Cherokee. The motor has a simple timing scheme, where there are two valves per cylinder. Due to such a large volume, the Americans managed to spin this engine to an incredible 468 horsepower. The torque is 642 Nm.
Some compare the Jeep Cherokee SRT8 with the BMW X5M. The latter has a turbocharged engine, in which even a little more horsepower. But why do Americans love aspirated? In these engines there are no failures and the so-called "turboyama". Such engines pull almost from the bottom and have a wide shelf of torque. "Jeep Cherokee SRT8" gives a feeling of a huge supply of power. The car confidently accelerates from a standstill.
Transmission
The manufacturer does not provide a wide selection of transmissions. Paired with a 6.4-liter unit operates an eight-speed automatic transmission. It also has a manual control function. The driver can switch to a lower gear at any time, using the convenient steering column paddle.
We also note that the Jeep Cherokee SRT8 is equipped with the Quad-Track all-wheel drive system with the possibility of axle thrust distribution. However, there is no downshift in the transfer case. In civilian conditions, all the torque goes to the rear axle. But if necessary, the system can "transfer" up to half the torque to the front axle.
Dynamics, expense
Jeep Cherokee SRT8 is a very fast car. Up to a hundred, the car accelerates in five seconds. The maximum speed is limited to 257 kilometers per hour. Quarter car overcomes in 12.7 seconds.
But you have to pay for speed. So, the "Jeep Cherokee SRT8" is not very fuel efficient. According to passport data, a car spends 14.1 liters of fuel. But in practice, such an expense is possible only when driving on the highway. If you drive around the city, the flow will be from 20 to 25 liters, depending on driving style. But it’s very difficult to operate such a “tank” quietly, knowing that under the hood there are almost 500 power forces. Therefore, the flow rate is always large and the power reserve is enough for 350-400 kilometers.
Running
The car is built on a similar platform with the Mercedes M-Class. Front and rear - independent suspension. Steering - a rack with the hydraulic booster. The car is surprisingly easy to drive.
And this despite the fact that the curb weight of the SUV is more than two tons. Brakes - disc from "Brembo", ventilated.
Finally
So, we found out what the Jeep Cherokee SRT8 features. A car can be bought at a price of 5 million 200 thousand rubles. This will be a new SUV in the minimum configuration. But it is worth noting that the Jeep is equipped quite well. Already in the basic version there is a dual-zone climate, high-quality acoustics for 19 speakers, a subwoofer, ventilation, heating and electric seats, heated steering wheel, mirrors and windows, parking sensors, a rear view camera and many other options.