I'm sure this was posted, but didn't find it in the General Discussion, so shoot me now if this is a repost.
Here is the link:
http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/jeep/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-review-first-drive-1372.html

Chrysler demurred when asked about an SRT8 version, saying only that it’s a possibility given the independent coil-over-spring front suspension (the rear uses a multilink setup), but quite frankly, in terms of straight-line power, it may not be needed.
More Sraight-line power not needed????? Muahhahahahahahahahah :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Chrysler!!!! That's a good one!

Good looking truck, but I still like the aggressive look of the 06-10 GCSRT8's, hope they're working on a 2012 SRT8 version that will look awesome.

More Sraight-line power not needed????? Muahhahahahahahahahah :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Chrysler!!!! That's a good one!

They must have never heard of the GCSRT8:rolleyes:

I have to admit...
When they released this:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q8Ep7jZTIZs/SZD5DDNdfgI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/J4BndXMkMlU/s400/Jeep+Grand+Cherokee+2005++1.jpg

I couldn't see the forest through the trees! I didn't like it and thought the WJ was a much better looking Jeep.
However, once the SRT8 was released, I was in love!

So....Let's let the magicians in the SRT division massage this beast into something that is as aggressive as the WKSRT8.

OK, IMO that article is fair at best. It leans towards the typical anti Chrysler media. Here are a few things I didn't like: 1. Unlike an increasing number of competitors, the Grand Cherokee retains its SUV platform delivering
The GC has been uniframe sense its inception, not frame off like a pick up truck.

4. An all-new 3.6L V6 makes 290-hp and 260 ft-lbs of torque, with fuel economy rated as high as 16/23-mpg (city/hwy) for front-drive models an 16/22 for 4WD.
The mpg seems to low, my 4.7L 4wd WJ got over 20mpg highway. The WK2 is front drive?

Beyond satisfying taxpayers, Chrysler needs to prove that it can build a product that is much, much better than the not-exactly-loved 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It needs to show that the new Grand Cherokee belongs in a competitive class of SUVs. It needs to prove that tacky interiors and unrefined engines are a thing of the not-too-distant past. And finally, it needs to show that it can produce reliable products that will hold re-sale value.
I agree the interior on the WK needs work, but the rest of this is just typical pokes at Chrysler.

The writer is not a Chrysler fan...But at the end...
The good news for Jeep is that the new Grand Cherokee is at least class-competitive. The interior quality has caught up to the competition, the on-road ride is smooth, the new V6 is a big improvement over previous Chrysler 6-cylinder powertrains (the V6 Laredo would be our pick), and the features per dollar ratio are about right. If the company can prove that this redesigned SUV is reliable over the long term, it should do quite well.

Choosing the v6 as their pick, automatically separates us from having the same view point about a car or truck.