Jeep Grand Cherokee & Grand Cherokee SRT makes India debut at Auto Expo

Jeep has announced the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee SRT at the ongoing 2016 Indian Auto Expo. Official launch of the brand will take place in mid-2016 and prices of all these offerings will be announced then.

The Grand Cherokee will be offered in two variants – Limited and Summit. Both will be powered with the same 3.0-litre V6 EcoDiesel engine, which is capable of churning out 240 bhp and 570 Nm of peak torque. The engine come mated to 8-Speed Paddle-Shift Automatic Transmission.

On the other hand, the Grand Cherokee SRT is a high-performance luxury SUV. The exteriors of Grand Cherokee SRT are derived from a contemporary SUV's design and such is quite evident from its boxy appearance. Despite a boxy setup, the lines and the edges of this SUV are smooth. Not to forget, the hood scoops, lowered stance, front and rear diffusers - all adds up to its sinister look. Moreover, the aggressive and mean looking headlamp design lends it an authoritative appeal.

Powering this beast is the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 that is specifically tuned to haul this behemoth of an SUV. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the power is distributed suitably across all the four wheel, via the Quadra-Trac Active on demand 4WD. Stopping duties are taken care off with the help of high-performance Brembo brakes, coupled with the active suspension system.

The parent company, FCA, has long been struggling to bring the brand in India, but now it's only a matter of few months. Soon these cars will witness the daylight of the Indian market, due to their impending launch.

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