The Jeep Grand Cherokee gained an immense amount of refinement, sophistication and luxury with last year's full redesign. For 2012, it gets a bonkers high-performance SRT8 version that produces 465 horsepower. It may not be the most politically correct vehicle on the road, but the JGC is no doubt one impressive SUV.
The high-performance SRT8 took last year off while the regular Grand Cherokee was completely (and successfully) overhauled. Along with those inherent improvements, the 2012 SRT8 version brings with it a 465-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that will supposedly bring this Jeep from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Other upgrades include an SRT-tuned adaptive suspension, Brembo brakes, forged 20-inch wheels, steering wheel paddle shifters and special bodywork. Check back later this year for additional details as well as a full review of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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Exterior
Tires and Wheels
* Polished alloy wheels
* 20 in. wheels
* P295/45R Z tires
* All season tires
Roof and Glass
* Speed sensitive and rain sensing wipers
Doors
* Rear power liftgate door
Measurements
* Width: 76.3 in.
* Length: 189.8 in.
* Wheel base: 114.8 in.
* Maximum towing capacity: 5000 lbs.
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
* Base engine size: 6.4 L
* Cam type: Overhead valves (OHV)
* Cylinders: V8
* Valves: 16
* Torque: 465 ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm
* Base engine type: gas
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DriveTrain
* Drive type: four wheel drive
* On demand 4WD
* Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
* Rear limited slip differential
* Brake hill holder
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuf-Wp0FBOPZc_B1gd6wTEuvYVdjTAj4PrbgGkBzY03afk8I4v7jtJU1qGr0IhQA2j1VM9aQEYRBmzrige3LQNCVlbQayhgvBwLnsV7SPRVWltAMdISNykTEmiMVwAew68BExE_97SvCI/s400/20373729-E.jpg)
Fuel
* Fuel type: gas
* Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
* Range in miles (cty/hwy): N/A
Safety
Safety & Security
* 4-wheel ABS
* Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
* Child seat anchors
* Remote anti-theft alarm system
* Emergency braking assist
* Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
* Daytime running lights
* Engine immobilizer
* Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
* Front center 3-point belt
* Rear center 3-point belt
* Turn signal mirrors
* Stability control
* Post-collision safety system
* Pre-collision safety system
* Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
* Emergency braking preparation
* Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
* Tire pressure monitoring
Telematics
* Hard drive based display w/voice activation and directions navigation system
* Pre-wired for phone
* Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
* Real time traffic
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrQUUBvUvn6HHijmS1DxypCQZ10FUzhfkJMH5pDWtRZ9rXE7_pE3aC7RrTTIha8MtXaoNIypCEU9zNeToYvDgXN7fSKnfjQ3zuVjtb7D8-Bo76pZA_bnMfBTzuNrxocZsNy9asK4zlgI/s400/20373727-E.jpg)
Grand Cherokee SRT8
* 6.4L V8 engine
* Automatic transmission
* 4-wheel drive
* Navigation System
* Bluetooth
* iPod input
* Satellite radio
* Side/Curtain Airbags
* Stability Control
* Traction Control
* DVD player
* 6.4L V8 engine
* Automatic transmission
* 4-wheel drive
* Navigation System
* Bluetooth
* iPod input
* Satellite radio
* Side/Curtain Airbags
* Stability Control
* Traction Control
* DVD player
The high-performance SRT8 took last year off while the regular Grand Cherokee was completely (and successfully) overhauled. Along with those inherent improvements, the 2012 SRT8 version brings with it a 465-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that will supposedly bring this Jeep from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Other upgrades include an SRT-tuned adaptive suspension, Brembo brakes, forged 20-inch wheels, steering wheel paddle shifters and special bodywork. Check back later this year for additional details as well as a full review of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfHZS_kPpJQYoDPIH9cEi30yGpNpkP7ihw8insEauc2yaz1ua5uOLNtLCpYJgOZg_9MmxDRY9AesVjEEHmFDmQsCSH-erlJTv4pbiv9qaDDGZpSCWQFY3N0aHn4jU6n3xddtpc5wyItE/s400/20373726-E.jpg)
Exterior
Tires and Wheels
* Polished alloy wheels
* 20 in. wheels
* P295/45R Z tires
* All season tires
Roof and Glass
* Speed sensitive and rain sensing wipers
Doors
* Rear power liftgate door
Measurements
* Width: 76.3 in.
* Length: 189.8 in.
* Wheel base: 114.8 in.
* Maximum towing capacity: 5000 lbs.
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
* Base engine size: 6.4 L
* Cam type: Overhead valves (OHV)
* Cylinders: V8
* Valves: 16
* Torque: 465 ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm
* Base engine type: gas
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFOEWw0EcSMX68aBt9sEtvCJU89j_FbCofxujp_2vJA9fXnH5dTuBx5bqSSKynB_yZ8E8TESIDlV5BUBFx64KJLxqOrGCxsG7ttf_wm-Z8qbRFfTFfVkmPUMATxv8P5GVd_ouZtxBeSw/s400/20373728-E.jpg)
DriveTrain
* Drive type: four wheel drive
* On demand 4WD
* Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
* Rear limited slip differential
* Brake hill holder
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuf-Wp0FBOPZc_B1gd6wTEuvYVdjTAj4PrbgGkBzY03afk8I4v7jtJU1qGr0IhQA2j1VM9aQEYRBmzrige3LQNCVlbQayhgvBwLnsV7SPRVWltAMdISNykTEmiMVwAew68BExE_97SvCI/s400/20373729-E.jpg)
Fuel
* Fuel type: gas
* Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
* Range in miles (cty/hwy): N/A
Safety
Safety & Security
* 4-wheel ABS
* Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
* Child seat anchors
* Remote anti-theft alarm system
* Emergency braking assist
* Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
* Daytime running lights
* Engine immobilizer
* Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
* Front center 3-point belt
* Rear center 3-point belt
* Turn signal mirrors
* Stability control
* Post-collision safety system
* Pre-collision safety system
* Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
* Emergency braking preparation
* Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
* Tire pressure monitoring
Telematics
* Hard drive based display w/voice activation and directions navigation system
* Pre-wired for phone
* Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
* Real time traffic
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrQUUBvUvn6HHijmS1DxypCQZ10FUzhfkJMH5pDWtRZ9rXE7_pE3aC7RrTTIha8MtXaoNIypCEU9zNeToYvDgXN7fSKnfjQ3zuVjtb7D8-Bo76pZA_bnMfBTzuNrxocZsNy9asK4zlgI/s400/20373727-E.jpg)
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