A swear-inducing thrill ride like the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk would have taken Clark Griswold and his family to Wally World far faster while still doubling Sparky's swearing.
It is not just the most powerful Jeep ever manufactured, but also one of the most powerful SUVs in the world, thanks to its 707-hp supercharged Hellcat V-8 engine.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk can outpace some of the top sports cars in a straight line even though it can't keep up with most of them on the racetrack.
In comparison to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S, its extraordinary performance makes its over $90K price tag appear to be from the clearance department.
The 2021 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk isn't all fire and brimstone despite its outgoing look and booming exhaust noise.
In fact, it can pull 7200 pounds and boasts a leather-lined cabin, cutting-edge electronics, and practical cargo room.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will not alter at all in 2021. However, the new 710-hp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat now presents corporate rivalry.
Even if the top-tier Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is fantastic, its surprising beginning price is shockingly higher than the 475-hp SRT model by roughly $19,000.
Even if it lacks their sophistication and renown, the maximum Jeep has a solid reputation and can compete at the drag strip with a $134,000 GLE63 S.
The Jeep's more restrictive exhaust system reduces torque by 5 lb-ft, and its 707 horsepower is 10 less than the normal Hellcat-powered Challenger and Charger (645 total).
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk's all-wheel-drive traction made the tiny difference practically disappear, enabling the Jeep to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
Six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo brake callipers brought the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk down from 70 mph in 168 feet.
On our 200-mile test route, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk achieved its estimated 17 mpg on the freeway. Unfortunately, its rivals offered between 3 and 5 mpg more.
The sporty interior of the Trackhawk further establishes that this Jeep likes racetracks and winding roads to rugged paths, as if its outgoing exterior weren't sufficient enough.
Uconnect, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk's infotainment system, comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and 4G LTE mobile Wi-Fi.