The team at SRT is showing SUV buyers exactly how a high-performance family should look and behave. Sporting a burly exhaust note, paired with big torque and a luxury interior with a premium sound system, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT stands apart from the other mid-size sport utilities on the market.
But is this near 500-horsepower performance SUV reliable and worth it? The fuel economy is nothing to brag about (it’s bad, honestly), it may not be as agile as it appears with its sporty styling, and while the cabin is luxurious, could it offer better fit and finish?
These are the things you should consider before buying the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. But to get things started, here’s a look at this badass Jeep’s key specs, a full gallery of our tested vehicles, plus the additional add-on options you see in these photos. If you’re shopping for a new model, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee adds more of everything for 2022 – including a new PHEV 4xe model across the lineup.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Horsepower and Key Specs
- Type of vehicle: Four-wheel-drive, SUV
- Engine: 6.4-litre V-8 OHV
- Horsepower: 470 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 465 lb.-ft. at 4,300 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: 4-wheel drive
- Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS
Fire up the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 and there’s no mistaking what you’re dealing with — this SUV growls. The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT packs 470 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, channelled through an 8-speed automatic and Jeep’s full-time all-wheel-drive system. The result? A mid-size family hauler that can rocket from 0-100 km/h in just over 4 seconds.
The 825-watt Harman Kardon system fills the cabin with rich sound, and there’s just enough brushed-aluminum attitude to match that V8 rumble outside.
Straight-line speed is intoxicating, but what surprises most drivers is how composed it feels for something this big. The adaptive suspension firms up in Sport or Track mode, keeping body roll in check without punishing you on rougher roads. Steering is heavy but precise, and the Brembo brakes bring all that mass to a halt with authority.
Still, it’s no lightweight. Push it hard into corners and you’ll feel every kilo of its heft, but the confidence and balance are there when you need them. For an SUV that can haul a family and hit the drag strip on the same day, the SRT more than delivers on its promise.
- Fuel Economy (L/100 km): City 16.6 L (17 mpg); Hwy 10.7 L (26 mpg)
- Front Suspension: Independent
- Rear Suspension: Independent
- Length (mm): 4,859
- Width (mm): 1,958
- Height (mm): 1,756
- Wheelbase (mm): 2,916
- Curbweight (kg): 2,336
- Trunk Size (L): 1,028
Interior & Comfort
Step inside, and the Grand Cherokee SRT feels more luxury tourer than muscle SUV. The deep, heavily bolstered sport seats hold you tight through corners yet remain comfortable enough for long highway hauls. Premium materials — stitched leather, real metal trim, and carbon-fiber accents — remind you this isn’t your average grocery-getter.
In true SRT fashion, the driver’s cockpit centers around performance: large analog gauges flank a configurable digital display, while paddle shifters and a thick, flat-bottom steering wheel keep things serious. The 825-watt Harman Kardon system fills the cabin with rich sound, and there’s just enough brushed-aluminum attitude to match that V8 rumble outside.
Upgrades on this Grand Cherokee SRT
- Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat paint
- Customer Preferred Package 29L
- Luxury Group II
- Trailer Tow Group IV
- SRT High-Performance Audio
- Dual-pane Panoramic Sunroof
- Single-disc remote CD player
- 295/45ZR20 BSW 3 Season Tires
- Black Chrome Forged Aluminum Wheels
