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Grand Cherokee SRT or SRT Viper GTS: Which is Better for Road Trips?

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srt-viper-gal-070Going on a road trip was a regular occurrence for me for the holidays.  Every year we’d travel the 6 or so hours to get to the grandparent’s house.  I just could never find a way to figure out how to make sitting in the backseat for such a drive comfortable.  We even had a big minivan with the whole backseat just to me.  Comfort is important when traveling for such long amounts of time.  I can’t imagine being in a Viper for that long, but Jalopnik put the popular new supercar to the test.

Jalopnik writer Travis Okulski hopped in a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and a SRT Viper GTS in order to get to SxSW.  That meant one killer road trip in two very different powerhouse vehicles.  Which one ended up being the better one to travel a fair distance in?  The answer is a tad surprising.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRTThe first portion of the drive was in the Grand Cherokee.  Okulski noted that the Jeep was all about comfort.  One of the most interesting things that he writes about is that how good it was for his passengers.  It was such a smooth ride that they could work on laptops and not get car sick.  For anyone traveling with a family, I can see the advantages of this.  Thanks to multiple outlets and having a mobile hot spot, the ability to have various kinds of technology running during a long drive is a huge plus.  As Okulski put it, “It’s the fastest office I’ve ever driven.”

Next up was the SRT Viper GTS and that drive couldn’t have come at a worst time.  His turn to get behind the wheel was right at rush hour at dusk.  To make it worst, he was unfamiliar with the dashboard and didn’t know that he had the high beams on due to the fuel needle blocking out the indicator when the tank is full.

Even with these obstacles, he came out loving the Viper.   He describes it as “a tight, loud, and warm cocoon…” and a comfortable one at that.  A much different level than what’s offered by the Grand Cherokee, but comforting nonetheless.

A major criticism of the Viper, both the previous version and current, is that the leg room is cramped.  Not a good thing to have for a long drive.  Not the case according to Okulski.  His legs felt just fine and so did his back.

His expectations for which would be the better one to drive on road trip turned out different than he originally thought.  The SRT Viper GTS came out ahead of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.  A passenger would feel better in the Cherokee, but the driver will love the experience.  It’s one of a kind, no matter how far you’re traveling.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge offers the Queens Area top quality customer service.  If you’re heading off on a road trip with the family, bring it into our service department to make sure everything is in proper working order.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT updates and for monthly special offers.

Company Offers a Chance to Drive a Challenger SRT8

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cl13-01Need a break from the congestion of the city’s streets?  Just want to go somewhere to drive your frustrations away?  The American Muscle Car Driving Experience may have the answer.

Launching April 1, the organization will be offering people a one of a kind experience in the Red Rock Canyon-area.  Buyers get 30 miles of desert and a host of muscle cars to push to the limit.  One of said vehicles includes the powerful Dodge Challenger SRT8.

For $299, drivers get access to three cars, including the Challenger SRT8, and a 30 mile stretch of desert.  For $399 that length gets boosted up to 50 miles and an additional car to choose from.

As far as vacations go, that one sounds pretty awesome.  Get a chance to unleash a muscle car on a desert road and feed that inner speed demon, what’s not to love?  A great way for the average person to get to try their hands on some of the best cars that, more likely than not, they’d never get a chance to.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge offers the Queens Area top quality customer service, whether you’re looking to drive home in your own Challenger SRT or just need maintenance on your current car.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT updates and for monthly special offers.

New SRT Viper ACR Expected in 2014

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250429The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is seen as a serious threat to the 2013 SRT Viper.  Numerous comparisons have been made and not all have been favorable for SRT.  With that being the case, many have expected the brand to step up and answer the challenge with a newer version.  Ralph Gilles, CEO of SRT, has being teasing of late of such.  Motortrend has broken the news that it looks like a new Viper is right around the corner.

The SRT Viper ACR is expected to make its debut sometime next year in 2014.  All that is really known for certain at the moment is that it is in fact in development.  The reason for the long wait is an odd reason though.  Seems the tires are the issue.  SRT was surprised how well the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires turned out for the new Corvette and want to get Pirelli, their supplier, to produce a superior tire than they already have on the Viper.

According to the inside sources that Motortrend was speaking with; tires aren’t the only major upgrade coming.  The brakes will be larger and there will be adjustable dampers.  Other improvements will impact the aerodynamics such as splitters and wings and anti-roll bars as well as a lower ride height.  More will be done to get the weight of the vehicle down.

There’s not much else to report on.  The power-train remains a mystery at this time.

Fans of the new Viper afraid of the new Corvette shouldn’t worry.  SRT is working hard to make sure they are not out done this year.

If you’re interested in a 2013 SRT Viper, contact Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  We serve the Queens area in New York.  You can view our new and pre-owned inventory online as well as shop at the Mopar E-Store through our website.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT news and monthly offers.