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Jeep Grand Cherokee WK

Headline trim: SRT8 6.1 HEMI — 420 bhp, 0-60 in 5.0s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
420 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
14 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$19,000

Strengths

  • SRT8 6.1 HEMI V8 cult
  • Mercedes-grade chassis
  • Genuinely fast for an SUV

Weaknesses

  • HEMI lifter tick
  • Heavy on fuel
  • Electrical gremlins

Notable tech

  • Daimler-Chrysler WK platform
  • Body-on-frame, independent rear suspension
  • 3.0 V6 / 4.7 V8 / 5.7 HEMI / 6.1 HEMI SRT8
  • 5AT only
  • 3.0 CRD diesel (Mercedes OM642)

Common issues

  • HEMI lifter tick
  • Auto fluid neglect
  • Electrical gremlins
  • Air-spring failures

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across WK's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
3.0 CRD diesel (Mercedes)
BHP215
Torque510 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
4.7 V8
BHP305
Torque454 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
5.7 HEMI V8
BHP357
Torque529 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
SRT8 6.1 HEMI V8
BHP420
Torque569 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT