Cherokee SRT8 - Best Sport SUV In 2011

2011 Cherokee SRT8 is engineered taking advancements on technology and performance for jeep cars. It is considered as the most powerful vehicle among Jeep car series. It was released early summer of 2011 which is figured to be a hard-hit on the market. Basically, Cherokee SRT8 combines the conventional Jeep capacities and the utility engineering enhance with Chrysler Group's LLC Street and Racing Technology (SRT). This means Cherokee SRT is created to be highly functional with performance-oriented design and excellent driving, handling and braking capabilities.

Cherokee SRT8 has a very interesting design inspired from sporty appearance. It has side sill cladding with body-colored wheels making it look like an extreme-performing sports car. Moreover, its impressive exterior design is enhanced with highly functional car components that absolutely boost performance. Cherokee SRT8 is equipped with a reflex wiper that automatically detects moist which is extremely helpful for the driver. It also has forward-looking radar sensors with Forward Collision Warning System that detects when the car approaches another vehicle. Signal mirrors are also attached on front, sides and rear area to give alert on oncoming pedestrians.

Cherokee SRT8 has a very sophisticated interior design that presents a luxurious sensation to the user. Steering wheel is wrapped with heated leather and an SRT logo. All electronic vehicle controls as well as audio and video controls are made accessible on the horizontal spine of the wheel. It is also equipped with comfortable cushion ventilated seats, sculpted and covered with leather for the convenience of the driver and other passengers. Carbon Fiber is used for the dashboard and doors. Pedals and brake pads are designed similarly to a racing style to provide high sports performance. It has solar roof panel that extends from the windshield down to the rear providing a Dual CommandView area that is twice more compared to a standard sunroof.

Designed to be a sports car type, Cherokee SRT8 is furnished with new engine, Yaitu 6.4 L HEMI V8 producing an estimated horsepower of 465 lb-ft. What makes this Jeep model more interesting is that, it is supplied with interesting technologies that doesn't just secure high performance but safeties as well. Such technical features include the following:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - provides directional stability at any condition especially during times of dangerous situations.
• Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) - this technology uses sensors that detects if the vehicle is going to have a possible roll situation and automatically stops the car for safety.
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) - uses radar sensors allowing the system to detect if the car approaches another car and provides warning to the driver.
• Child Seat - is mainly designed to facilitate compatible child seats.
• Constant Force Retractors (CFR) - provides automatic release for seat belt webbing.
• Braking assist - provides maximum breaking power especially in times of emergency.
• Brake Traction Control System (BTCS)- slows down or stops the car by applying brake wheel slip.
• Braking Override - reduces engine power whenever there is disagreement between the accelerator and the brake allowing the car to stop.
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) - allows light output to be three times more from standard lamps allowing the car to have extreme night lighting.
• Navigation System using GPS satellite technology - provides precise traffic instructions through a voice-activated navigation system.

These were just few of the good advantages of getting a 2011 Cherokee SRT8 car. There is no doubt that this new Jeep model is a perfect choice for everyone.