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2014 Grand Cherokee SRT - Features & Changes

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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 WK2 2014 Model Year

***UNOFFICIAL PRELIMINARY INFO, SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

***JEEP GARAGE EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION - IN PROGRESS***

Last updated 01/19/2013


Order banks open: February 5, 2013

Production start: February 11, 2013

Production end: July 2014

Sales launch: March 2013


Models

SRT8
(plus various special edition models)


2014 SRT8 Exterior colors

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Pearl Coat
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Redline Pearl Clear Coat


What's New

- New: Mid-cycle refresh, updated interior centerstack

- New: All-new instrument cluster with 7" display screen

- New: Refreshed front fascia/grille and rear fascia

- New: 8.4" navigation screen with one-step destination entry,
3-D city models, landmarks, and digital terrain modeling, dead-reckoning with gyro

- New: Third-generation flexible Uconnect radio platform with voice recognition
technology for handsfree mobile phone, music, texting and navigation operation

- New: Revised 115V power inverter – works with popular gaming systems

- New: Remote lock or unlock truck doors, start vehicle, and flash lights from any distance via the web or a smartphone application

- New: HD Radio (DAB/DMB - Digital Audio Broadcasting, Digital Multimedia Broadcast for export markets)

- New: Under seat lighting

- New: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go feature

- New: Advanced SRT Performance Pages screens

- New: 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters (8HP70)

- New: "ecall" - one-touch 911 access or Roadside Assistance Services & crash notification (via rearview mirror button)

- New: Headlamps with LED DRL's

- New: Headlamp washers

- New: Launch control

- New: Front park sensors

- New: Capless fuel filter

- New: LED taillamps

- New: Powernet electrical architecture


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2014 Grand Cherokee SRT - Features, Options and Pricing

MSRP $62,995 + $995 destination

with 6.4L V8 SRT HEMI MDS ENGINE (ESG) + 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (DFD) 29L (Standard)

SRT Options

20X10.0 FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS "Black Vapor Chrome" (WF9) [MSRP $595 / INV. $ 000]

20X10.0 FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS "Satin Carbon" (WPJ) [MSRP $595 / INV. $ 000]

295/45ZR20 BSW 3 SEASON TIRES [MSRP $895 / INV. $ 000]

DUAL-PANE PANORAMIC SUNROOF [MSRP $1595 / INV. $ 000]

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER [MSRP $95 / INV. $ 000]

FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE [MSRP $150 / INV. $ 000] with AHX: [(no charge)]

REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (AEK) N/A W/RH1 [MSRP $1,995 / INV. $ 000]
Late Availability; -Includes Blu Ray/DVD/CD Player

SINGLE DISC REMOTE CD PLAYER (RH1) N/A W/AEK [MSRP $195 / INV. $ 000]

SRT HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO (AJE) [MSRP $1,995 / INV. $ 000]
• 19 SPKRS High Perf Audio (RCA)
• 825 Watt Amplifier (RDH)

TRAILER TOW GROUP IV (AHX) [MSRP $995 / INV. $ 000]
• 7 and 4 Pin Wiring Harness (XF2)
• Class IV Receiver Hitch (XFH)
• Delete Rear Tow Hook (XC8)
• Full Size Spare Tire (TBB)
• Heavy Duty Engine Cooling (NMC)
• Steel Spare Wheel (WLB)

SRT interior

BLACK - LEATHER TRIM SEATS W/PREFERRED SUEDE
BLACK/SEPIA - HIGH PERFORM LAGUNA LEATHER SEATS [MSRP $1,495 / INV. $ 000]


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More 2014 information: 2014 Grand Cherokee at WK2Jeeps.com


--Compiled by Milous
 
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#989 ·
Re: 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT8 - Features & Changes

Nah man, you went through this, I respect that and I agree fully that one shouldn't believe the exclusivity thing if told this from dealers etc. No pissing match. lol

I wasn't told about the exclusivity thing from a dealer though. I was told my info from a little higher up the chain.. well, a lot higher up the chain. I don't want to misrepresent though what I was told either. I'm not saying it's impossible to get one, I am saying most dealers get one for the model year *if at all* for the SRT, unless, they are a network or have decent buying power. If you're a small dealer in small town Canada, can you get an SRT? Sure, at the end of the line, once all other allocations have been filled.

At the end of a model year, yes, if there are extra SRT's around they're easier to come by but at the start - not the same thing. The 14 isn't a new model but it does have new technology so while it won't be as hard as the 12' to get, you might be surprised at how you don't see 14's on the road. If I ever encounter another 14' SRT on the road in Canada I will be amazed. (and then sad, hahahaha)

They are cutting numbers to try and make the SRT brand more exclusive (according to many Ralph Gilles interviews), but no, that doesn't mean they're impossible to get one. It does mean though you won't get one easy, at the start of the launch timeframe unless he is willing to do the work. He did work, started calling and seems to be lined up. :)

If someone is willing to wait until September/Oct/Nov - I bet they're a lot easier to come by.

There will always be some dealers that flat out lie to the customers to try and make more money. Sucks but yes, that is how it's done for some salesmen. Prob why car salesmen have the bad stigma attached to them. Not all are bad, some are fantastic and work really hard for their customers.
 
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#990 ·
Not sure they are cutting numbers. In 2012 they built 4835 and in 2013 4057. Mind you 2013 was a half year. Iirc in the states they sit on lots so I believe they are building more than they can sell there. In a recent video Ralph's said they'll build around 5000 this year. That's probably carefully calculated to maximize price/demand.
 
#991 · (Edited)
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They didn't build those numbers for Canada tho.. that's North America or USA - Canada got 362 in 2012 and 98 in 2013 but 2013 was a limited 1/2 year because of retooling for '14.

Who knows - maybe it's all a trick. lol

Tell public they are limited numbers.

Sell millions. :D

A tip of the hat To Milous's site for the numbers. With all the work that guy does for us - time to donate again me thinks!

/off to donate to Milous *again*
 
#992 ·
Interestingly they built about 10% as many for Canada as the USA. And we are about a tenth of the population... In 2013 they built a third as many as in 2012 for USA and Can, it looks like Australia and the Middle East really picked it up in 2013 as they got 4-5 times as many as in 2012... Hopefully that doesn't continue.
 
#1,014 ·
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My new SRT is in the truck...should be at the dealer this Saturday :)
Right on! Ours is scheduled to be here in Colorado on the 11th....asked our dealer to leave it wrapped in plastic, and avoid the 'dealer prep wash.'

Not sure it was intentional, pure marketing perhaps, still I've never anticipated a vehicle as much as this!
 
#994 ·
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Question:

Do all the SRT rim packages come with wheel locks? Couldn't find it on my build sheet. I ordered the black chrome spider monkeys...




:confused:
 
#995 ·
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The Eyes of Texas are upon you!
Train Departure 04/03/2013 03:47 AM EDT On Railcar - Corsicana, TX
 
#999 ·
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getting close for a few folks!!!!!!!
I've done good not losing any sleep... but last night I woke up about 3am and couldn't go back to sleep. I guess I knew she was crossing into Texas :thumbsup:
 
#1,000 ·
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I'm so confused I called jeep said it was loaded on a train yesterday so I call my dealer (Long island, NY) and tell him its on a train in route. He proceds to tell me that it still wont be in his possession till at least the 12th of next week?

Very upset 1 day train ride to NJ then takes over a week 1/2 to load and deliver on a car carrier to dealer?? He is the manager at the jeep dealership for 25yrs and said this is normal.
 
#1,001 ·
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Mine arrives in my city on the 11th, but it doesn't get to the dealer until the 15th.

Crazy but tis the way it goes.

Congrats on your new ride though!
 
#1,008 ·
Does anyone know when Deep Cherry Red is available to order?
My order is on hold until I decide what to do. I can wait until Deep Cherry Red is available?
Or I can choose Redline. I will have to visit a dealer to see something else with this colour to decide if I like it or not.
I can go with my second choice Black. My 07 Srt8 jeep was black and it was a pain to keep clean. Looks awesome when cleaned up but I live in a dry, dusty area and that never lasts for long.
 
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Our deep cherry red went D1 yesterday finally. It was ordered 3-6-13. Not sure what the hold up was but I was told it was the paint. I've noticed that on Jeep's Build & Price you can't select deep cherry or billet silver on the SRT anymore.
 
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About to go pick mine up. Dealer called and said they haven't touched her and she's filthy - HA! He wants me to see it as it came to them, which I appreciate. They know not to wash it either, or drill any holes. Only thing they are doing is putting the inspection sticker on it.
 
#1,016 ·
About to go pick mine up. Dealer called and said they haven't touched her and she's filthy - HA! He wants me to see it as it came to them, which I appreciate. They know not to wash it either, or drill any holes. Only thing they are doing is putting the inspection sticker on it.
Beat you there :)
 
#1,022 ·
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500 miles / 800 kilometers is break in
 
#1,023 ·
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You beat me there, but mine won its way out of there! :lol:
In the garage, filthy filthy from the long train ride:


I'll be cleaning her up on my own tonight and will post some better pics.
In the garage next to Jbd's (hard to get a good shot of both, but I had to get a few with the 2 rail car hobo buddies):


All wrapped up:



About to leave:



At the office:
 
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#1,024 ·
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Congrats Kevin!

So freaking excited!
 
#1,025 ·
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Congrats Kevin!

So freaking excited!
Just wait until you get to drive it ;)

(Be careful though, first time I got on the freeway I was just cruising, looked down and realized I was doing 90!)
 
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