With most brands that operate under Stellantis' roof further tapping into the EV game, including Jeep, we will probably never see a mainstream high-rider anymore that boasts more power than most of the exotic establishment like the magnificent Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
The Trackhawk moniker hasn't been a thing at Jeep since the latest generation Grand Cherokee entered production some three years ago. This model may be superior to its predecessor in most aspects, but it lacks a great V8 motor under the hood, like the Hellcat unit.
But why weep about the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk now, given that it's been dead for a few good years? First, we'll keep complaining about it as long as petrolhead blood runs through our veins. Second and last, we just came across another example that deserves its fifteen minutes of fame.
This super SUV is as awesome as they get, and it would still have turned heads for the right reasons even if the tuning fairy hadn't visited it. It has the aftermarket world to thank for the looks, including the widebody kit, fresh wheels, and custom wrap with a matte sandy look and a black racing stripe with red outer edges that stretches across its length.
Photo: Instagram | ac_forgiato
The first thing that stands out on this Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is its muscular vibe. It has extremely wide fender flares at the front and rear, joined by an apron-like piece attached to the front bumper that seems to have been inspired by Japan’s Bosozoku car culture. We can see more add-ons to the sides, a vented hood, and what seems to be a new diffuser.
It rides on 11x22-inch wheels made by Forgiato, which were wrapped in 315/35 tires all around. This great American high-rider also features red brake calipers behind the black alloys and boasts a Rolls-Royce-like starlight headliner on the inside. We would've loved to see more of the cockpit, as it seems that this isn't the only aftermarket touch, but the wheelmaker hasn't released any more images of it.
We wouldn't hold our breath for a power boost, as it seems it wasn't part of the aftermarket makeover. However, it's not like the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk needs one, as Jeep gave it that awesome Hellcat motor straight from the factory.
The supercharged 6.2L V8 unit steams out a neck-snapping (for a mainstream SUV) 707 horsepower (717 ps/527 kW) and 645 pound-foot (875 Nm) of torque. It's an 11-second machine down the quarter mile, and it can sprint to 62 mph (100 kilometers per hour) in just three and a half seconds, so it's always ready to pick a fight with the likes of the Lamborghini Urus, as well as some slightly older supercars.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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