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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. more 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.

The Dodge Challenger is the classic American muscle car. The newest models come complete with all the attitude and power you would expect from a Challenger along with a number of engine options, each with more horsepower and torque than the one before. Dodge also makes several special edition packages available for the Challenger for those who want an even more unique vehicle. Here are some of the packages available to help you bring your Challenger to a new level. more The Mopar 2017 Challenger Since Mopar celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2017, Dodge teamed up with it to create a limited edition Mopar Challenger. This car comes with a 6.4-liter HEMI that generates 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. They will only produce 80 models in each hand-painted color scheme, and buyers can choose from black and contusion blue or pitch black and billet silver. The Mopar Challenger will, of course, feature Mopar parts and accessories along with an owners kit and a commemorative badge. The R/T Classic Package The R/T Classic Package adds dual side stripes in red, white, or black along with the Challenger script badge. It also comes with 20-inch hyper black aluminum alloy wheels and Nappa leather-trimmed seats with suede inserts. Up front, high-intensity discharge headlights lead the way. You can get this special edition package on the Challenger R/T Plus. The Challenger T/A This special edition package gives the Challenger a Scat Pack with many of the Hellcat features. It comes with a satin black hood and satin black roof that are both ducted to help feed the Hellcat air box, which was designed especially for this model. Dodge lowered the suspension and added Bilstein shock absorbers along with performance brake linings and an electronic stability control system with three different modes. The Challenger T/A also comes with a 2.75-inch active performance exhaust and wider Mopar alloy wheels that have a hyper black finish. Under the hood, a 5.7-liter engine produces 375 horsepower. The Blacktop Package Dodge adds 20-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, gloss black interior accents, and a performance steering wheel to the Challenger for the Blacktop Package. This also comes with a black grille that features the Challenger Blacktop Badging, fog lights, and a Blacktop stripe. The Scat Pack Appearance Group The Scat Pack Appearance Group gives the Challenger a satin black fuel filler door and a gloss black split grille with a bezel. It adds the Scat Pack Bumblebee stripe, and it comes with high-intensity discharge headlights. This package also comes with 20-inch hyper black forged alloy wheels, a performance style leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a Scat Pack splash screen. The Super Sport Group Choose the Super Sport Group special edition package for 20-inch carbon alloy wheels and performance tires, paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel, and a trunk lid spoiler. It also comes with four-wheel antilock performance brakes. Add one of these special edition packages to your new 2017 Challenger and bring the look and performance to a whole new level.

Fall is a great time of year to go hiking. The weather is cool, there aren't as many bugs as in the summer, and there is beautiful foliage to look at. The Salina, Kansas, area has many places to hike with trails for all experience levels. Here are some of the best places for a fall hike in Salina. more Salina Levee Trail The Salina Levee Trail is a 4.8-mile trail that makes its way along the flood control levee on the west bank of the Smoky Hill River. You can park at the Bill Burke Sports Complex or Oxbow Park on McAdams Road. There is also access to the trail from the Salina Soccer Complex on East Magnolia Road. This trail provides views of the river, and it connects to several local parks along the way. You can also view part of downtown Salina. If you want to shorten your hike and just walk a portion of the trail, start at Bill Burke and hike to Magnolia for 2.25 miles. Alternatively, you can start at East Magnolia Road and head over to East Schilling Road for a quick 1-mile hike. Marquette Pioneer Trail Marquette, Kansas, is not far from Salina and is home to the Marquette Pioneer Trail. This trail features asphalt millings and runs along an old railroad corridor for 2.8 miles. It also connects to the Wolverine Loop nature trail which loops around a local sports complex, which you can take if you want to expand your hike. To get started, park at the sports complex on Harold Street. This is an easy hike or walk with mostly flat surfaces and crushed stone, making it accessible for almost any fitness level. Lakewood Park Trails The Lakewood Park trails offer a variety of hiking experiences. The trails work their way around an old sandpit and feature woodlands, some prairies, and even water features with an ag-line surface that is solid and simple to walk on. You are sure to see several different types of animals including white-tailed deer, fox squirrels, and even some raccoons. This area has 3.5 miles of trails designed for a relaxing stroll or a more vigorous hike. Indian Rock Park You can also head to Indian Rock Park which is just a short distance from the Lakewood Park trails. If you park at the south end of the hill, there is a kiosk where you can get a trail map with information about the 100 different species of flowers in the park. Hike up the hill and take the loop trail that brings you to the river overlook for some beautiful views of the Smoky Hill river gorge. The trails at Indian Rock Park are well-marked right on the ground to help guide you along, and there are restrooms at the park for your convenience. These are a few of the best places for a fall hike in and around the Salina area. Whether you want to spend the day out on the trail or just make it a quick one, there is something for everyone.