Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8–Chicago Cars Direct HD
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 test drive with Chris from Chicago Cars Direct.
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If you’ve followed the 15-year lifespan of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you know it was one of the first sport-utility vehicles able to do traditional SUV tasks — rock crawling on remote trails and the like — while also being comfortable enough for weekend errands in the suburbs. Although the original Grand Cherokee was just as capable as most forebears in off-highway situations, it offered more in the way of style, interior room and amenities. The “JGC” was a popular choice for a family vehicle through the 1990s and the early years of the 21st century. Since then, though, more on-road-friendly crossover SUVs have debuted, leaving this midsize Jeep as part of the old guard. Alongside these newer crossovers with superior road manners and more passenger and cargo room, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers no clear advantage.
Jeep is well aware of the challenges the Grand Cherokee faces, and this year the company has given its five-passenger midsize SUV its first major refresh since the 2005 ground-up redesign. The always-popular 4.7-liter V8 is significantly revised. Thanks to a freer-flowing cylinder head design, higher compression and improved combustion, it now makes 305 horsepower — 70 more than last year. Perhaps more important are the upgrades Jeep has made to the Grand Cherokee’s interior, which has always been a weak spot for the third-generation JGC. Designers installed softer materials to surfaces that owners are likely to touch frequently (like the armrests), as well as a new set of gauges with LED illumination. In addition, the features list has grown considerably, and up-to-date electronics such as a hard-drive-based navigation system and a back-up camera are standard or optional on most models.
No fewer than five engines are offered on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with choices as disparate as a turbodiesel V6 capable of returning mileage in the 20s and a 6.1-liter V8 capable of delivering you to 60 mph in fewer than 5 seconds. Despite the JGC’s range of features and performance, however, it comes up short in day-to-day functionality. Its continued mission as an off-road vehicle mandates relatively compact dimensions, and this Jeep has a very cramped backseat by midsize SUV standards. Consumers will likely find traditional SUV competitors like the Ford Explorer and Toyota 4Runner, and any number of car-based crossover SUVs to be more practical and comfortable. Even some less expensive SUVs, including the Nissan Xterra and Jeep’s own Liberty (which has grown larger for ‘08), are more accommodating than the JGC, while offering similar off-road capability. All of this isn’t to say that the Grand Cherokee is undesirable. But if you’re in the market for a midsize SUV, you’ll want to consider your options carefully.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
A five-passenger midsize SUV, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in four trim levels: Laredo, Limited, Overland and SRT8. All trims are available with either two- or four-wheel drive except the SRT8, which is all-wheel drive only.
The Laredo comes with 17-inch wheels, a power driver seat, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a trip computer and a CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. The Limited adds a sunroof, remote vehicle start, leather upholstery, wood-grain trim, heated seats in both rows, adjustable pedals, dual-zone automatic climate control, a back-up camera and an upgraded stereo with Boston Acoustics speakers and an in-dash CD/DVD changer. The ritzy Overland offers 18-inch chrome wheels, HID headlights, upgraded leather, real wood trim, Bluetooth and the MyGIG hard-drive-based audio/navigation system. The high-performance Grand Cherokee SRT8 is equipped much like the Laredo, but comes with 20-inch wheels, a street-biased sport suspension, larger brakes, special exterior styling enhancements and leather/suede upholstery with sport front seats.
Many of the features on the Limited and Overland are available as options on the Laredo and SRT8. Additional options, depending on the trim level, include a rear entertainment system, Sirius Backseat TV and towing preparation.
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man i can say that …
man i can say that SRT 8 is the best ever truck for me..i had a cherokee laredo 3.7 l.. 2005 year…i hope that i would have a chanse to take a spin truck like that ..by the way i m from bosnia and we have a lot of respect for american car*s and truck big helloo from us
man i can say that …
man i can say that SRT 8 is the best ever truck for me..i had a cherokee laredo 3.7 l.. 2005 year…i hope that i would have a chanse to take a spin truck like that ..by the way i m from bosnia and we have a lot of respect for american car*s and truck big helloo from us
man i can say that …
man i can say that SRT 8 is the best ever truck for me..i had a cherokee laredo 3.7 l.. 2005 year…i hope that i would have a chanse to take a spin truck like that ..by the way i m from bosnia and we have a lot of respect for american car*s and truck big helloo from us
@chicagocarsdirect …
@chicagocarsdirect …man i can say that SRT 8 is the best ever truck for me..i had a cherokee laredo 3.7 l.. 2005 year…i hope that i would have a chanse to take a spin truck like that ..by the way i m from bosnia and we have a lot of respect for american car*s and truck big helloo from us
man i can say that …
man i can say that SRT 8 is the best ever truck for me..i had a cherokee laredo 3.7 l.. 2005 year…i hope that i would have a chanse to take a spin truck like that ..by the way i m from bosnia and we have a lot of respect for american car*s and truck big helloo from us
@C5nightrid3r yup, …
@C5nightrid3r yup, got my eye on them on carmax.com
@cebayne There’s …
@cebayne There’s always carmax.. trust me they’re on there
obviously the tbss …
obviously the tbss doesnt have that much power, and thats because chevy didnt put their best v8 on a truck , if they did they would of gone with the one of the best ls series engines
how can i get …
how can i get notifications for when you receive any more SRT-8s? im looking to trade out my 08 mustang gt for a grand cherokee SRT-8… i need the extra room and 4×4 without losing the power of my mustang
my brother has this …
my brother has this truck its awesome
@curancho lol
@curancho lol
I love it.
I love it.
i got a question …
i got a question how do i get an 08 jeep srt8 to California?
wow,i love srt8
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wow,i love srt8
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nice sandals lmao.
nice sandals lmao.
The 2008-current …
The 2008-current SRT8s have a better looking steering wheel. But even so, it’s still my FAV Jeep Grand Cherokee.
ahm, mind if i ask, …
ahm, mind if i ask, you don’t do audi revviews? like review of the audi q7 v12?
europeans are …
europeans are idiots they dont know nething about american v8’s the srt8 does a faster 0-60 than the supercharged rangerover, bmw x5, and x6 M as well as the ml 63amg, nd i should know cause we have on in our family
europeans are …
europeans are idiots they dont know nething about american v8’s the srt8 does a faster 0-60 than the supercharged rangerover, bmw x5, and x6 M as well as the ml 63amg, nd i should know cause we have on in our family
how man cars do u …
how man cars do u guys havee?? and how many do u sell woww, some cool carsss buddy
@DRUMSTIX5Baod …
@DRUMSTIX5Baod you head
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cubs suck. go sox.
When it scanned …
When it scanned down the AutoCheck sheet the last odometer reading says 30,000 wasn’t he saying 22,000 in the video…?
well done!
well done!