But in regard to that second factor, some might argue that Jeep's design team took the Grand Cherokee places nobody could've anticipated with the performance-minded SRT and Trackhawk builds.

For 2010, Jeep kept the Grand Cherokee SRT8 mostly the same. The main updates included minor tweaks to the available features and technology options.

Delivering a successor, Jeep has just officially announced a new Grand Cherokee SRT8 for the 2012 model year, sporting that massive V8 powerplant and 465-hp. Paired with a the brand’s AWD setup ...

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Jeep wanted this thing ... still handle off-road duties. The SRT8 was designed to give drivers a shot of adrenaline while still holding onto the utility the Grand Cherokee is known for.

the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. Beneath the bonnet there's a 6.1-litre V8 boosted to 420bhp and it's had a muscular bodywork makeover with a new front end, wider side-skirts and lowered ride height.