New for 2012
Although no mention has been made of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee at car shows early reviews are favorable and provide a glimpse of the future of this venerable SUV line. Speculation indicates some improvements to the body style over previous incarnations of the Grand Cherokee. These changes include taut, striking styling should that should carry over to the new SRT model. Throw in machined-face 17-inch aluminum wheels, adjustable roof rack crossrails, and automatic headlamps and the new model is shaping up to take the SUV crowd by storm.
Ride & Handling
Ride comfort is its most impressive quality of the new Grand Cherokee and reports say the new Jeep has excellent off-road handling and adequate performance on the pavement. Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy estimates are above average for an off-road SUV and reviewers claim the model can conquer almost any obstacle off the beaten path. In terms of resale value expect the 2012 Grand Cherokee to match its predecessors. According to the trusted Kelley Blue Book, "the Grand Cherokee is projected to retain an average value over five years, with the V6 model losing more of its value than the V8. The Grand Cherokee's projected 24-, 36-, 48- and 60-month residual values are better than the Nissan Pathfinder, on par with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and well below the Toyota 4Runner."
Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Other available features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot alert, and Rear Cross Path, a system that activates when the transmission is in reverse; it detects any traffic moving towards the vehicle. Rumor is there will be a tow package added to the 2012 model and speculations is that the most likely engine for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 in development for Chrysler's next generation of high-performance (SRT-8) models. Car enthusiasts definitely feel that Jeep is in competition with the 555-hp BMW X5 M for the world's quickest production SUV.
Standard Features
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a versatile vehicle boasting standard features such as leather upholstery, driver information center, dual-zone automatic climate control, Boston Acoustics AM/FM/CD six-speaker premium 276-watt AM/FM/6CD with MP3, memory function for seats, engine immobilizer, power locks with remote keyless entry, and 60/40 split folding rear seat, power passenger seat, electrochromic rearview mirror, rain-sensing automatic wipers, eight-way power driver's seat, water-resistant storage compartment and one-touch power windows. The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 delivers excellent fuel economy (14 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on highways) and of course is assembled in Detroit.
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