The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an icon in the American SUV market, but what if you threw one of the world’s most powerful engines under the hood? The answer is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Packed with a gargantuan, supercharged Hemi V8, this Grand Cherokee roars under the hood when you start the car. What makes the Trackhawk even more amazing is that it comes with tons of extras. If you’re looking for the ultimate Jeep experience, look no further than the 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
Mind-Blowing Power
No other SUV comes close to the mind-blowing power of the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Beneath the hood, the Trackhawk sports a supercharged, 6.2-liter Hemi V8 that puts it there with the big boys of the sports car realm. That’s right — not the SUV market, but the sports car market. With this behemoth in tow, the Trackhawk churns out a face-melting 707 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. When you put the pedal to the metal, this translates to a NASCAR-worthy zero-to-60 time of just 3.5 seconds. Thanks to that power, you could easily give a Lamborghini a run for its money.
Driving and Handling
Just because a vehicle has a beefy engine, it doesn’t always translate to a spectacular driving and handling experience. That’s why the engineers at Jeep added some extras that you’ll notice whether you’re on a straightaway or a curvy road. If you’re traveling at a high rate of speed, the rally-worthy, six-point Brembo brakes can stop on a dime, slowing you from 60 mph to a stop in a mere 114 feet.
An eight-speed transmission swiftly shifts you from one gear to the next without delay, but it’s the Trailhawk’s Launch Control that really heightens the drive. This feature coordinates the transmission, engine, suspension, and driveline to optimize the launch, or acceleration.
Captivating Exterior
While the Trackhawk may look similar to its Grand Cherokee siblings, it has a few design changes that promote performance and add a touch of style. The front-end contains the iconic Jeep grille, but also adds a front diffuser and front air vents that maximize air flow and improve speed and acceleration. A spoiler on the rear minimizes wind resistance, enhances its aerodynamics, and looks awesome, blending form and function. Four-inch, black chrome exhaust and 20-inch wheels produce a head-turning factor. That is, if people manage to see you as you blaze on by.
Plush Interior
Built for speed, you rarely see the plush offerings you’ll find in the Trackhawk. The seats are soft, yet they cradle your body for more driving comfort. If you aren’t satisfied with the cloth interior, upgrade to the Laguna leather. Not only are the seats upholstered in this sumptuous fabric, but the entire dash gets wrapped in it to boot.
When you add it all up, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is an unexpected, yet stellar addition to the American automotive landscape. The only question you might have to ask yourself is if you’re ready to handle the beast that lies within. If so, you’re in for a treat.
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