Ron Perry’s Opinion of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8’s Design:
Jeep designers did a fantastic job transforming the standard Grand Cherokee into the aggressive SRT-8. The larger wheels, the rocker panels, and additional trim pieces make the SRT-8 instantly recognizable and set it far apart from the standard model. I did notice that designers painted the Brembo calipers black, which makes them almost indistinguishable. They really should be red like those on the Charger. Inside, the good design continues with large, easy-to-read gauges and stylish seats. Designers also embroidered the SRT-8 logo onto the seats and mounted aluminum SRT sill plates at the door openings. The pedals are also aluminum with raised rubber grips. Nothing is over-the-top, just stylized.

Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8’s Design:
Design is the Grand Cherokee’s strong point, in SRT-8 trim. These giant 20-inch chrome wheels are exactly what this truck has needed to fill out the exaggerated wheel wells. Accent those with a slick center outlet exhaust system, a deeper front air dam, and rocker panel extensions, and you’ve got a nicely balanced, well proportioned Jeep that clearly means business. Inside, I find the dashboard to be rather imposing, but the Grand Cherokee is logically laid out with handy spots to stash stuff. Chrysler’s navigation radio is a bit fussy to use, yet offers excellent resolution and simple programming. Climate controls are twist knob rather than push-button, offering dual zone control. All other controls and switches are easy to find and operate.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8’s Design:
With 20-inch chrome wheels, the lower body treatment, and the center-mounted dual exhaust pipes, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is a far cry from inconspicuous. But when you’re laying down nearly $45,000 for a hot rod SUV, that’s the idea. All of the add-ons are fairly tasteful, from those five-spoke wheels to the mesh grille insert and lowered fascias. The interior is more of a mixed bag. Pros include the chrome ringed gauges with blue trim and the sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel, whereas the cons all revolve around the low-grade materials. Hemi or not, our test truck rang in at about $45,000 and the parts used should reflect that.