Where the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 really shines is in its ability to combine the rugged utility people expect from a Jeep with the power and performance expected from an SRT-badged vehicle. The SRT team tuned the full-time four-wheel-drive system and the suspension to maximize handling with off-road ability, and even though this portly bugger tips the scales at almost 4,800 lbs., that weight is distributed to very respectable 55 percent up front and 45 percent in the rear. And to top it off, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 carries five adults and their gear while towing up to 3,500 lbs.