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As a brand within Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, SRT may have an uncertain future, but it's pumping out some seriously mean machines anyway. The supercharged Hellcat V8 may be gobbling up most of the headlines with its 707 horsepower, but even the Grand Cherokee SRT is getting some small updates for the 2015 model year.

Most importantly for many enthusiasts, the Grand Cherokee SRT is getting a slight power bump. Don't expect the 700+ hp from the Hellcat, but this SUV sees a modest 5-hp and 5-pound-feet of torque improvement to bring output to 475 hp and 470 lb-ft for its 6.4-liter V8 with an eight-speed automatic. The minor change doesn't change the sprint to 60 miles per hour, clocking in at the same 4.8 seconds, or the tow rating at 7,200 pounds. Still, more grunt is never a bad idea.

Another new addition is the Active Noise Canceling system as a standard feature for this powerful SUV. It adds four microphones around the vehicle and uses the stereo system to nullify extraneous sound. However, Jeep claims that the meaty exhaust note from the V8 still gets through into the cabin for driver enjoyment.

Finally, Jeep has the new Red Vapor package for the Grand Cherokee SRT to add a bit more aggression to its look. According to brand spokesperson Dan Reid, it's priced at $3,995, and it's only available in Redline Red Pearl Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Bright White Clear Coat exterior colors. The pack adds black badges around the SUV, and parts of the upper and lower grille trim are also replaced with black pieces. The mean look is completed with five-spoke, 20-inch wheels in black chrome with bright center caps. The engine also gets a new, dark red cover.

Inside, the Red Vapor pack includes a backlit SRT logo on the steering wheel with anodized silver trim. Plus, the rest of the interior gets light black chrome and red accents.

Reid also told Autoblog, "The base MSRP for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is $64,495", plus a $995 destination fee. Scroll down to read about all of the specs for Jeep's muscle-bound SUV.Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT gets power increase, minor tweaks for 2015

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT gets power increase, minor tweaks for 2015 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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