ELIZABETH CITY, NC – When Fiat-Chrysler brought the Dodge
brand into the fold last year, there were major concerns throughout the
automotive industry that the SRT-badged vehicles, (Grand Cherokee SRT and 300 SRT) would soon cease to exist
completely. Fast forward to mid-2015, it looks like only the 300 SRT will be a
casualty of FCA's reorganization, as there are plans to keep the Grand Cherokee
SRT alive – by entirely rebranding it.
No that does not mean that the trendy Grand Cherokee will
become a Dodge, however many do expect the SRT label to be dropped and replaced
by the Trackhawk label, a name which Fiat Chrysler trademarked in 2014. While
that is all great and exciting, the biggest possible change to the Grand
Cherokee is the integration of the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 fitted Hellcat
engine, made famous by the Challenger and Charger Hellcat models. So, will Fiat-Chrysler put the Hellcat engine into a Jeep Cherokee? Car and Driver reported that
when the Grand Cherokee receives its major update later this year that will
include the Hellcat engine.
By putting the Hellcat's 650 pound-feet of torque into the
Grand Cherokee, something minor changes have to be made. This is especially
relevant because of the Cherokee's all-wheel driving system, and that's why we
could indeed see the engine's potency detuned or at least limited in lower
gears to help preserve the drivetrain.
So, will Fiat-Chrysler put the Hellcat engine into a Jeep Cherokee? We hope so! Whatever
changes need to be made to the current Cherokee to get the Hellcat engine to
run, we say make them! We cannot WAIT to see the updated, 2016 Grand Cherokee,
and we will definitely be keeping you up to date on all the news regarding it! If you would like more information on the Jeep GrandCherokee, give us a call! Perry Auto Group has two dealership
locations to serve you better at 1005 W. Ehringhaus St,
Elizabeth City, NC, 27909 or 1001 Halstead Blvd Elizabeth
City, NC 27909. Feel free to call us with any questions at (252)
338-9100.
Visit
our website: www.perryautogroup.com, www.carolinachrysler.com,
or www.driveperry.com
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