Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT
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Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

Tire screeching, exhaust rumble. The sleepy Polish province flinches with surprise. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT escapes the chase

There is a sharp turn ahead. Slightly apply the brake, manually reset a couple of gears, full throttle. The engine roars, and birds shy away from the roadside. But behind, a furious pursuer emerges again - the flagship Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. It is currently the most powerful SUV in the world. Its petrol Hemi V8 6.2 produces 707 hp. and 874 Nm, maximum speed - 290 km / h, and acceleration to the first hundred takes 3,5 s. It's time to quote Stephen King: "We have pure evil here!"

An imaginary chase. You need some reason to fire up the updated SRT on country lanes. His forces are excessive here, he is cramped. But such is the current program of races, organized for the beginning of the Russian sales of the novelty. Meanwhile, the soon-promised Trackhawk is racing in pursuit of our market!

It is already known that for the record flagship Jeep will be asked from $ 41. In the immediate vicinity of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 582 AMG with a price of $ 63, and you can also consider options for the BMW X41 M - from $ 582 and Range Rover Sport SVR - from $ 5.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

But the updated Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is significantly more affordable - from $ 41. It is also very powerful and fast. The petrol Hemi V582 8 develops 6.4 hp. and 468 Nm, maximum speed - 624 km / h, acceleration to 257 km / h takes five seconds. It would be where to accelerate.

And we were lucky. Even before the Polish presentation, the SRT managed to take a couple of laps around the Italian FiatChrysler training ground in Balocco. The impressions are strong and ambiguous. The SRT sets the driver in a sporty mood while still standing. The big steering wheel seemed to have gone through some kind of training and pumped up the relief. The developed support of the chair is unobtrusive, but palpable. Pedals - with silver pads.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

The set of driving modes is special here. In addition to the usual Auto and Snow, you can choose Tow for towing, and most importantly - the active Sport and aggressive Track. With a special button, you can activate the individual configuration of the settings. Finally, there is the Launch cannon start mode. In general, it is exciting.

And the sports section of the menu on the central touchscreen reminds of Need for Speed. The screen displays data on oil temperature and pressure, a powertrain recoil indicator, a diagram of longitudinal and lateral accelerations, readings of the best lap result and even the length of the braking distance. You can turn on the backlight of the tachometer with flashes when changing gears. Here are the mentioned settings of systems and units, which you set separately.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

In the corner of the screen, there is an icon with the inscription Valet. A very curious "secret" mode, which is activated after entering the user's password. This is a partial limitation of the engine's recoil when the SRT becomes phlegmatic. What for? In case the owner decides to transfer control to another, but fears for the safety of the car.

Launch is the other extreme. Special effects mode: press a button, push the brake and gas pedals into the floor - here the SRT shakes viciously, ready to attack. When you drop the brake, the Jeep crouches on the rear axle and pulls away so forcefully that you expect to see traces of fire in the mirrors, like in the movie "Back to the Future." And it's good that it doesn't press into the chair, and the stomach doesn't bounce: the sensations are bright, but quite comfortable.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

The mobilization of SRT in sports modes changes the response to the gas pedal and the algorithm of the 8-speed automatic transmission ZF, which in the version is adapted to the magnitude of the moment, and in manual mode it honestly holds the steps. The triggering threshold of the safety electronics is shifted, allowing more freedom of action. All-wheel drive distributes the shares of the moment differently. By default, the division is 47:53 in favor of the rear axle, and when Sport and Track modes are selected, the emphasis on the rear becomes more significant and varies according to the situation.

After the update, the SRT received smart electric power steering, which can take the initiative, helping to deflect the steering wheel during active maneuvering. There are no significant changes to the suspension with electronically controlled dampers. And the ride on 20-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires is consistently harsh. As for the ground clearance, we measured 200 mm under the motor protection.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

The driver's seat is very friendly. Habits are required except that the control of the windshield wipers. The cabin has a noise cancellation system and seems to be effective.

SRT is a straight line apparatus. It's good with him on a flat Italian training ground. The motor pushes recklessly at 3000 rpm, the box skillfully plays along and quickly responds to the clicks of the steering column switches. True, there is a remark about the brakes. They are special: Brembo with 6-piston movements and discs enlarged to 350-380 mm. But with sharp decelerations after 150 km / h, their efforts are clearly not enough.

Polish tracks are not of the best quality, and here the SRT often reminds that it was originally a heavy SUV. You steer on bumps. In the corners, the inertia of the mass reverberates. But the consumption of 95th gasoline by the onboard computer is 13 l / 100 km. Acceptable. And if not for the "chase", perhaps it would have turned out even more economical.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

For the sake of completeness, we mention that the version is very generously equipped. Bi-Xenon, keyless entry and start function, dual-zone climate control and active cruise control, full range of airbags and curtain airbags, rear camera with dynamic prompts. The steering wheel and seats are heated, and the front seats are also ventilated. Media System Uconnect 8.4N ”supports Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

Plus the system of active noise cancellation, parking assistance and when starting on the rise. And for an additional payment of $ 1. offer a video system for second-row passengers.

Test drive Grand Cherokee SRT

Last year, SRT sales in Russia accounted for about 5% of the total Russian Grand Cherokee circulation. Therefore, the original, which is not enough. Yes, of course, Trackhawk will be even more exclusive, but in terms of common sense SRT is definitely ahead of it.

A typeSUV
Dimensions (length / width / height), mm4846/1954/1749
Wheelbase, mm2914
Curb weight, kg2418 – 2458 Feet
engine's typePetrol, V8
Working volume, cubic meters cm6417
Power, hp with. at rpm468 at 6250
Max. cool. moment, Nm at rpm624 at 4100
Transmission, drive8-st. Automatic gearbox, permanent full
Maximum speed km / h257
Acceleration to 100 km / h, from5,0
Fuel consumption (mixture), l13,5
Price from, $.41 582
 

 

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