The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is the muscle SUV that put a Hemi V8 in a family hauler and asked nobody’s permission. For years it was the fastest way to move five people and a week of luggage without stepping up to a European sports SUV that cost twice as much. Then Jeep pulled it, along with its wilder 707-horsepower Trackhawk sibling, when the current Grand Cherokee arrived.
If you’re buying the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT today, you’re shopping the used market. This review covers what the Grand Cherokee SRT and its Trackhawk cousin do on the road, what they cost in US dollars and UAE dirhams, what you should be aware of before buying, and whether the rumored return is worth waiting for. Prices and availability on collector-adjacent V8s go fast, so take everything here as a starting point and confirm before you sign anything.
Quick verdict
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014 to 2021): 6.4L Hemi V8, 475 hp, 0 to 60 mph in about 4.4 seconds. A daily-usable performance SUV with real off-tarmac ability. Used from roughly $35,000 to $55,000 (about AED 129,000 to AED 202,000).
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2018 to 2021): 6.2L supercharged Hemi V8, 707 hp, 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. One of the quickest SUVs ever built for the money. Used from roughly $45,000 to well over $100,000 (around AED 165,000 to AED 404,000+) depending on mileage and condition.
Neither is sold new anymore. A performance Grand Cherokee looks likely to return, but nothing is confirmed on specs or price.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT still made?
No. Jeep built the Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk on the WK2 platform, and both left production in 2021 when that generation was finished. The current WL Grand Cherokee, on sale since 2022 and updated for 2026, has never had an SRT or a Trackhawk trim. Its 2026 line-up will be a 2.0-litre Hurricane turbo four rated at 324 hp and the familiar Pentastar V6 and will be priced around $39,990 in the US including destination.
So when you search “Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT for sale,” “SRT Jeep for sale,” or “Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT for sale,” every listing you find is pre-owned. That changes how you shop. Any SRT Jeep Grand Cherokee on the market today is a specific car with a specific history, not a trim off a configurator.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vs Trackhawk: what is the difference?
As though for one thing, people see “SRT Jeep” as a catch-all, but the badge covers two different cars with a huge gap between them. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT runs a naturally aspirated 6.4-liter V8. The Trackhawk bolts a supercharger to a 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 and adds even more drama. Here they are side by side.
| Spec | Grand Cherokee SRT | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk |
| Engine | 6.4L naturally aspirated Hemi V8 | 6.2L supercharged Hemi V8 |
| Horsepower | 475 hp | 707 hp |
| Torque | 470 lb-ft | 645 lb-ft |
| 0 to 60 mph | ~4.4 sec | ~3.5 sec |
| Quarter mile | ~12.8 sec | ~11.6 sec |
| Top speed | 160 mph | 180 mph |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Quadra-Trac AWD | AWD |
| Fuel economy (EPA) | 13 city / 19 hwy mpg | 11 city / 17 hwy mpg |
| Towing | 7,200 lb | 7,200 lb |
| Production years | 2014 to 2021 | 2018 to 2021 |
The short version: the SRT is the one we could rationalize, and the Trackhawk is the one we’d like to brag about. Both seat the family, tow a trailer, and clear the gravel driveway with no fuss.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: 475 hp of daily muscle
The SRT is the top of Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT non-Wrangler performance ladder. The 6.4-litre Hemi generates 475 hp at 6,000 rpm and 470 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm, which is passed through a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic into a Quadra-Trac active four-wheel drive system. There are no turbos, no supercharger, just displacement and a soundtrack. Enthusiasts like that linear delivery, as the power is delivered in a predictable wave, and not a sudden shove.
On the road, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT hits 60 mph in about 4.4 seconds and tops out at an electronically limited 160 mph. Adaptive dampers, launch control, and Brembo brakes were added, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT drive-mode selector dials the throttle, steering weight, and suspension between comfort and track. It’s 36.3 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats, 68.3 when folded and rides on a 24.6-gallon tank that you will frequent very often.
Fuel economy is the obvious tax. EPA numbers are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, and city driving with a heavy foot drops well below that. Nobody buys a 6.4-liter V8 for pump receipts.
The Jeep Trackhawk SRT: the 707 hp Hellcat SUV
The Trackhawk was based on the same body and dropped into the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8. Output is up to 707 hp and 645 lb-ft, which was supercar territory when the truck debuted in 2018 and still embarrasses many sports cars today. Jeep reported a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a quarter mile in the low 11-second range, with 180 mph on the fast end. For a two-and-a-half-tonne SUV, those numbers still look like a typo.
What made the Trackhawk special was the packaging. Hellcat pace, all-wheel-drive traction that a rear-drive muscle car can’t match off the line, ventilated leather seats, a Harman Kardon stereo and car seats all fit in there. It made it hard in any weather, and that is why the Gulf and the US both took to it. The trade-off is 11 mpg city and a servicing bill that assumes you knew what you signed up for.
Inside the cabin: comfort meets menace
Both cars hide their pace behind a cabin that reads as a well-equipped family SUV. You sit on heated and ventilated leather seats with Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-specific bolstering, face a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters, and watch a configurable digital cluster that flips to a performance readout when you want lap times and g-forces. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk shared an 8.4-inch touchscreen with the Uconnect system, which felt current at launch and still handles Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on later cars.
Practicality is why people chose these over a two-door muscle car. Rear-seat space is room for adults, the boot fills a family shop, and the ride is comfortable in comfort mode despite all the performance hardware beneath. A Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera were added on higher-optioned models, and a signature leather package on the Trackhawk added quilted trim that pushed the sticker toward six figures when new. On a used car, the list of options for the window sticker tells you a lot about how the first owner treated it.
How the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT compares to rivals
The Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk came when the fast-SUV field was thin and expensive. In the used market, that environment still determines the value case.
- BMW X5 M and Mercedes-AMG GLE 63: faster to build, better finished inside, and far pricier to buy and repair. A Trackhawk matches or beats their straight-line pace for less money.
- Durango SRT and Durango Hellcat: the corporate cousins. The Durango Hellcat has a similar power on deck with three rows, so you can cross-shop it for seven seats.
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo: the sharper handler and the nicer badge, at a used price that usually sits above a Trackhawk with running costs to match.
The Jeep’s pitch was never polished. It was Hemi noise, all-weather traction, and a price that could drive ordinary buyers into supercar acceleration. That pitch holds up used, which is why clean examples earn their money.
What about the “Jeep Cherokee SRT” and the SRT8?
Two search terms cause confusion, so it is worth clearing that up.
There has never been a compact Jeep Cherokee SRT. The smaller Cherokee topped out with the Trailhawk and a V6. If people say “Jeep Cherokee SRT” or “SRT Jeep Cherokee,” it’s almost always an example of the Grand Cherokee SRT that we have here. If a listing says a “Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT”, look at the badge and the VIN because it’s either a Grand Cherokee or something that has been retrofitted. The SRT8 Jeep is the older name.
Jeep relaunched the WK2 Grand Cherokee as the SRT8 for 2012 and 2013 with a 6.4-litre V8 rating 470 hp and then rebadged it as “SRT” in 2014 with a mild bump to 475 hp. An “SRT 8 Jeep” listing points to an early WK2 car which can be a bargain but comes with more age and more miles to scrutinise.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT price: US dollars and UAE dirhams
When new, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT had a US sticker at the high-$60,000s and the Trackhawk went from an $86,200 launch price in 2018 to $89,780 by 2021, with loaded examples going over $100,000. In the UAE, the Trackhawk launched around AED 375,000 new. Those figures are history now. What matters is the used market, and it is very different between the two models.
| Model | US used range | Indicative AED* | GCC used market |
| Grand Cherokee SRT | $35,000 to $55,000 | AED 129,000 to 202,000 | Varies by import; verify locally |
| Grand Cherokee Trackhawk | $45,000 to $110,000+ | AED 165,000 to 404,000+ | ~AED 249,000 to 329,000 |
AED figures are from US prices at the pegged rate of 3.6725 and are indicative only. The actual Gulf listings are priced independently and often differ from a straight conversion because of import route, specification, and warranty status.
Two things drive the spread. Mileage matters more than model year on these cars, and low-mileage Trackhawks have become collector items, which is why a clean 20,000-mile example can ask double what a 90,000-mile one does. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT holds value more gently and stays the easier car to own on a normal budget.
In the Gulf, verified UAE listings put used Trackhawks in the region of AED 249,000 to AED 329,000, often with GCC or Canadian specification and some remaining warranty. A clean Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT in the region typically lies below that, though I would confirm against current DubiCars and Dubizzle listings on the day you shop, as supply is thin and prices move.
Buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT or Trackhawk: what to check
These are high-output V8s that some owners drove hard. A pre-purchase inspection pays for itself. Focus on:
- Service history and oil changes. Supercharged Hellcat engines are unforgiving of skipped maintenance. Ask for records, not promises.
- Brakes and tires. Big Brembos and wide performance rubber are expensive. Budget for replacement if they are worn, especially on a Trackhawk.
- Evidence of track or drag use. Launch control gives clues. Check for driveline wear, differential health, and any transmission hesitation.
- Modifications. A tuned Trackhawk could produce more than 707 hp, which is fun but also a warranty and reliability issue. The original is safer for resale.
- Accident history and title. Run the VIN. In the Gulf, verify whether it’s GCC-spec or a US or Canadian import, and how well the car will provide servicing, resale and sometimes air-conditioning during summer heat.
The Gulf angle: heat, fuel, and running costs
The Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk fit the region in obvious ways. Cheap fuel softens the thirst that scares off US buyers, wide highways reward the top-end punch, and the AWD launch works on a dusty on-ramp as well as on a cold one. Both were sold new in GCC specification, so parts and dealer familiarity exist throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Gulf.
Heat is the thing to respect. A supercharged engine works its cooling system hard, and Gulf summers are brutal on any performance car. Check that the cooling system is good, the air conditioning is biting, and the tires are rated and dated for the temperatures you drive in. A US-import Trackhawk can be a good buy on price, but check that its specifications handle the climate before you commit.
Is a new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT coming back?
Maybe, indeed, and the signs point that way. Stellantis spent 2024 planning a future without the Hemi, then reversed course in 2025 after buyers made their preference for V8s loud and clear. The company revived its SRT performance arm and brought the Hemi back across Ram and Dodge, and an investor presentation showed a Grand Cherokee SRT among models planned by 2030.
A “WL HEMI” engine crate was seen at a Stellantis event which suggests the current Grand Cherokee body could carry the V8 again, and Trackhawk pilot production is being talked about. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT leadership has said that a performance Grand Cherokee is “on the table” but hasn’t specified anything yet. Independent media has mentioned a debut around 2028 for a spiritual successor.
Treat all of this as educated speculation. Jeep has not confirmed a trim, an engine, a horsepower number, or a price for any new SRT or Trackhawk. If you want a performance Grand Cherokee you can drive this year, the used WK2 cars are the only answer.
Verdict: Which Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT should you buy?
If you want a fast, characterful V8 SUV you can own without a specialist’s budget, you should go for the SRT. It’s fast enough to embarrass most drivers, comfortable enough for a long drive, and cheap enough used to make sense as a real car instead of a toy.
If the number matters, then choose the Trackhawk. 707 hp in a family SUV is still absurd in the best sense, and low-mileage examples are still a good investment that happens to be violently fast. You will pay more to buy and more to run, and every fill-up and brake job will serve to underscore why.
In either case, buy on condition and history over the model year, get the inspection, and confirm the price against live listings on the day. With the old V8, the car in front of you is much more important than the badge on the tailgate.
FAQs
Q. Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT still being made in 2026?
A. No. Jeep discontinued both the SRT and the Trackhawk with the end of the WK2 Grand Cherokee in 2021. The current model has not offered either trim. A new performance Grand Cherokee is rumored but not confirmed on specs and price.
Q. How much does a used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT or Trackhawk cost in the US and UAE?
A. Used SRTs in the US are about $35,000 to $55,000 and Trackhawks are about $45,000 to over $100,000 depending on mileage. That is around AED 129,000 to 202,000 for the SRT and AED 165,000 to 404,000+ for Trackhawk at the pegged rate. UAE Trackhawk listings are AED 249,000 to 329,000 verified and verified with current listings before buying.
Q. How fast is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk?
A. The Trackhawk hits 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds, runs the quarter mile in the low 11 seconds range, and tops out at around 180 mph with its 707 hp supercharged 6.2-litre Hellcat V8.
Q. Is there a Jeep Cherokee SRT?
A. No. There has never been an SRT version of the compact Jeep Cherokee. The performance model is the Grand Cherokee SRT. Searching for “Jeep Cherokee SRT” almost always refers to it, so check any listing’s badge and VIN.
Q. Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT a good buy in the Gulf?
A. For many buyers, yes. Cheap fuel is a good substitute for V8 thirst, both models were sold in GCC specification, and highway performance is suitable for the region. Check the health of cooling systems and air conditioning during summer heat and whether a car is GCC-spec or an import before buying.
