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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 canceled

tryme submitted on 8/27/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:10:28 AM

13 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

All of you know that the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced back in March at the New York Auto Show and its debut made quite a buzz.

But, for all the fans today we have a bad news! Talking with our insider we found out that the American manufacturer decided to cancel the new version of the Grand Cherokee SRT! Why? Well, it’s simple to explain: in this hard financial period, who wants a SUV with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine? Of course, protecting the environment is also a reason that Chrysler decided to cancel the model.

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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 canceled

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B7FAN

Damn that is sad news....to me personally this was the hottest sport truck made since the GMC Typhoon. This is another beast thats GONE TOO SOON!!!!!!!!!

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Posted on 8/27/2009 12:10:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

dumpsty

Confusing article.

Are they refering to the next-gen (ML-based) SRT8? I thought that was introduced during the NYIAS last March. And the next-gen model would be MY2011, right?

Also, the SRT8 uses the 6.1L version of the Hemi engine, not the 5.7L version.

For such a short article, its got a bunch of holes in it.

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Posted on 8/27/2009 1:46:11 PM | | Votes: 4   

FitzLA

The "new" jeep Grand Cherokee that debuted at NYIAS is the 2011 model, not 2010. 2010 model is exactly the same as the currect one.

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Posted on 8/27/2009 12:10:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Anthony

This is smart decision. If only they had made decisions like this from the start. Put some 4 cylinders and diesels in all the products, and quit using cheap interior materials. Maybe things will turn around.

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Posted on 8/27/2009 12:14:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Shredmo

Since when was the SRT-8 a 5.7?
It has always been a 6.1L in my book. I wonder what else this author is the expert on?

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Posted on 8/27/2009 12:37:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

1BadMan

It looked good, sounded better. The wheels were very good looking. But a pushrod is not good! I would expect more of this to happen in the near term andbeyond.

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Posted on 8/27/2009 2:58:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

1dott8

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I loved this thing. What other suv out there had the balls this thing had?

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2009 2:59:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

thetruth01

But did you buy one?

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Posted on 8/27/2009 3:36:56 PM | | Votes: 1   

1dott8

thetruth01 - no but i wanted one but my driving style will not permit me to own an suv.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2009 11:42:31 PM | | Votes: 1   

phantom330

I thought this was a great looking SUV as well, especially for the price and performance. I don't have one but I certainly wouldn't mind owning one that's for sure!

— phantom330 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2009 3:38:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1UAW

c.a.f.e sucks

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Posted on 8/28/2009 5:41:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Agent63

Good looking muscular sports truck. However it always gets out-classed by the ML63 and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Then again look the price difference.

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Posted on 8/29/2009 3:31:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

vman1013

Best bang for the buck!! Too bad!!

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Posted on 8/30/2009 7:06:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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