Jeep's Grand Cherokee has become a bit less exciting with the new generation that was launched over two years ago. Not from the looks perspective, nor the driving dynamics, technology features, and so on, but because it's not available in the mean Trackhawk flavor anymore.
A true beast in the literal sense of the word, the WK2 generation Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was a super SUV capable of taking a swing at the high-riding exotic establishment. Tons of videos show it fighting the Lamborghini Urus in all sorts of drag races, and it didn't need any mods for that.
To make it happen, the (now) Stellantis-owned brand gave it a 6.2-liter supercharged V8. The Hellcat motor produced 707 hp (717 ps/527 kW) for naught to sixty mph (0 to 97 kph) in 3.4 seconds. For anyone keeping track, the mighty Ferrari Enzo was a couple of tenths slower in a straight line.
With a little bit of work (okay, a jaw-dropping amount of elbow grease), the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk can humiliate some modern-day supercars down the quarter mile. It was last year when we covered an example boasting a neck-snapping amount of power, and more recently, we stumbled upon another equally punchy one.
Photo: Instagram | RoadshowInternational
Made famous by Roadshow International, this super SUV has no less than 1,150 hp (1,166 ps/858 kW) with 93-octane fuel in the gas tank. According to the tuner, it will run out of breath at 200 mph (322 kph) and has the ability to sprint to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. In case you forgot, that's about as fast as a stock Ferrari F8 Tributo. In fact, it is one-tenth quicker, and its power is more than you would get in the original Bugatti Veyron.
Sporting a silver wrap and the typical decals on the sides, this Grand Cherokee Trackhawk rides on 24-inch Forgiatos with Hulk Green accents. The lively hue was applied to the brake calipers, various logos, and other exterior components. The vehicle also features chrome-delete package and smoked lighting units and sits closer to the road than the stock one.
The tuner mentions various other upgrades, including the re-upholstered interior. More Hulk Green can be seen upon opening the door in the shape of new leather upholstery wrapped around various components, like the seats, steering wheel, door cards, and so on.
Overall, we think this look suits the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk like a glove, and there's nothing anyone can say about the power level, which is out of this world for something that still is a great daily driver. The only objection we have is related to the fact that there is no Trackhawk version of the modern-day Jeep Grand Cherokee, and that's a pity.
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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