The news hits the veins. For the family shoppers with a premium octane thirst. Jeep is bringing back the Grand Cherokee SRT. It disappeared a while back but the hunger for that specific brand of loud and comfortable is real. The last model you could get your hands on paired a cabin suitable for soccer practice with 475 hp from a 6.4L Hemi V8.
It looked dangerous too. All that bodywork hinted at what it would do to the tarmac.
“The 475-hp Grand Cherokee SRT was the first true luxury hot SUV.” — Enthusiasts everywhere
Jeep isn’t giving up everything. They’re holding close to the vest but the return feels inevitable. And it’s likely to be the same cocktail. Practical. Fast. Angry under the hood.
Patient? If you’re not, just drive away with a Dodge Durango SRT Hellright now. It exists. It works. But let’s talk about the Cherokee.
The Wait Is Over (Sort Of)
The hiatus lasted until the 2021 cycle ended. Now we’re staring at 2028.
That’s a long gap. We’re still waiting on the hard numbers. Engine specs. Torque figures. 0-60 times. Jeep confirms it’s coming. That’s all we have so far.
We’re betting on the classics.
– That same bulging, aggressive exterior
– A suspension built for cornering, not just camping
– And the thirst of the 6.4L V8
It’s almost a guarantee. You know the sound. You want to hear it.
Pay Up
When it finally hits the lot? Probably just one model. A base SRT. Nothing fancy like a “Level 1” or “Level 2” yet. The old one came stacked out of the factory anyway. Sporty interior bits. Luxury touches. It blended the two without apologizing for either.
You could pay extra before for brakes that actually stop this beast. Or a towing package if you wanted to ruin the aero with a trailer. Expect similar options again. Maybe more. Prices haven’t leaked so we’re in the dark on that.
What’s Under The Hood?
This is the meat. Or the Hemi.
Here’s the bet.
- Engine : 6.4L NA V8
- Transmission : 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain : AWD
- Output : 475 HP / 470 lb-ft
That’s what it did in 2018-2021. It’s a safe bet it will return to form. Maybe they’ve got something wilder in mind for later. Don’t count on it yet. There was once the Trackhawk. Remember that thing? A 707 HP supercharged 6.2L that turned the SUV segment into a racetrack. It was visceral. It was scary. It sold.
Will they put the screamin’ eagle badge back?
We think they might. Or something like it.
For now though? Stick with the V8 prophecy. We’ll update the specs when Jeep decides to share them. Until then. Just enjoy the rumble.
