Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trackhawk takes shape
Supercharged V8 luxury SUV to square up against Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 and Range Rover SVAThe all-new Jeep Grand Wagoneer range is set to be crowned by a high-performance supercharged V8 flagship that will bear the Trackhawk moniker.
And this is what the circa-530kW seven-seat hyper-SUV could look like.
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, the tough-looking rig shown here sits closer to the road than the regular model and fills out its wheel-arches with sportier alloy wheels and much larger brakes.The redesigned front apron features larger air ducts at the front to allow the big supercharged Hellcat V8 engine to breath more deeply when it comes time to drop the hammer.
Based on a modified version of the RAM 1500 pick-up truck’s platform and featuring independent rear suspension instead of a leaf-sprung set-up, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trackhawk is tipped to be powered by a development of the American SUV brand’s Hellcat supercharged V8.
Despite having seven digital screens installed in the cabin – for a total of 80 inches of LCD real estate – all eyes will be on the road when this model launches, its 6.2-litre supercharged petrol V8 engine expected to muster at least as much power and torque (529kW/875Nm) as the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, which currently stands as the world’s most powerful SUV.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which uses the same engine in 522kW/868Nm tune, has also just returned to Australian showrooms.
In 2017, leaked documents from German gearbox specialist and parts supplier ZF confirmed details of a three-row, supercharged V8-powered Jeep model.
We already know that the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer three rows, but Jeep parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is also intent on ensuring the Grand Wagoneer – which enters production early next year – has a strong presence in the marketplace.
Taking on the likes of the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 and Range Rover SV Autobiography, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trackhawk would be able to hold its own in a straight-line performance sense and would certainly be more affordable.
Revealed in September 2020, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has not yet been confirmed for Australia, but its status as a global model at FCA bodes well for its introduction here.
The Grand Wagoneer will also be joined by a less luxurious and more affordable Wagoneer pitched as a Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser rival.
Both Wagoneers will be offered with three different four-wheel drive systems, air suspension and “unmatched” towing capability.
As it stands, Jeep is yet to announce powertrain offerings for the regular Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
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