Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was first unveiled at the 2017 New York International Auto Show in April 2017 and sold in 2018. It was proposed as a single, fully-loaded model with a US MSRP of starting at 86,995, and going up to 90, 070 by its last model year in 2021. Grey-import on-road sale prices in India are between 1.20 and 1.55 crore. Its fuel economy is about 13 mpg combined – about 5.4 km per litre.
The Jeep Jeepers 2012 SUV is the most powerful and fastest SUV in the history of the world. It has SUVs and then there is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Among the many able, comfortable, and ever-stronger utility cars in a segment, the Trackhawk came in 2018 as a declaration that was so audacious as to be irrational, and that is what was so brilliant about it.
It is a five-door all-wheel-drive performance SUV, designed by Jeep under its SRT (Street and Racing Technology) performance brand under which it trades as a brand under Stellantis N.V. which was previously known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The Trackhawk was not an attempt to compete on paper – it was an attempt to embarrass supercars at the intersection as it transported five adults and their baggage in an air-conditioned luxury. And it worked, over and over, in drag strips and mountain roads all over the world.
The most important engineering choice of the Trackhawk is the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 engine which was directly borrowed by Dodge and its legendary Hellcat series. This is not a de-tuned, road-smoothed Hellcat engine, but the entire, vicious one, with 707 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 875 Nm (645 lb-ft) of torque.
The Trackhawk is mated with an 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and the Quadra-Trac all-wheel-drive system with an electronic limited-slip rear differential, which accelerates the car to 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 3.5 seconds, a time that makes it compete with Porsche 911s and Ferrari GT cars.
Jeep and its History (Born in War, Built the World)
Jeep is one of the most well-known and admired motor brands of all time and its history does not start in a showroom room, but in the battlefields in the Second World War. In 1941, Willys-Overland Motors was awarded a contract to manufacture a four-wheel-drive reconnaissance vehicle that was small in size. The resulting Willys MB, known as the ‘Jeep’ (named perhaps after General Purpose (GP)) was the iconic military vehicle of the Allied armies, with the war having ended by the production of more than 600,000 units.
Following the year 1945, Willys realised its civilian use and launched the CJ-2A, which became the first Civilian Jeep, to individuals in farms, adventure seekers and rural areas. This brand was followed by Kaiser Industries (1953), American Motors Corporation (1970), and Chrysler (1987), and only had a modern era under Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) since 2009. In January 2021, FCA combined with PSA Group to become Stellantis N. V. under which Jeep is being operated in the world today
The Grand Cherokee Heritage
The Grand Cherokee was unveiled to global recognition in the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, when the CEO of Jeep literally drove one through the plate-glass windows of the lobby to become automotive folklore. It has been evolving over a period of three decades of more than five generations to become a performance vehicle that is a benchmark of luxury.
SRT performance division started to make Grand Cherokee performance variants since 2006 (Grand Cherokee SRT8, 6.1L HEMI, 425 hp), followed by the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT (6.4L HEMI, 475 hp) and the most powerful and quickest Grand Cherokee made to date, the Trackhawk, in The company has a sister brand, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Peugeot and Citroen, and currently Stellantis has Jeep operating in 70-plus countries with the Grand Cherokee continuing to be the flagship product of the brand in the premium SUV sector.
Trackhawk Price and Variants
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was available in only one trim, fully-equipped, in all four years of production. No underperforming or entry-level Trackhawk product was ever created – all of them were fitted with the complete performance and luxury equipment as standard.
The changes between the years are only minor changes in technology and specifications and not structural changes. India pricing under is an indication of estimates of grey market CBU imports in Delhi NCR.
| Model Year | Variant | USA MSRP (at launch) | India Delhi On-Road Est. (Grey Import) |
| 2018 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | $86,995 | ₹1.20 – ₹1.35 Crore |
| 2019 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | $87,995 | ₹1.25 – ₹1.40 Crore |
| 2020 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | $88,995 | ₹1.30 – ₹1.45 Crore |
| 2021 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | $90,070 | ₹1.40 – ₹1.55 Crore |
Specifications & Dimensions
Engine & Performance Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Engine | 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Hellcat-based) |
| Displacement | 6,166 cc (376.3 cu in) |
| Supercharger | 2.4L IHI Twin-Vortex Roots-type |
| Max Power | 707 hp (527 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 645 lb-ft / 875 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic |
| Launch Control | Standard – one button operation |
| 0–60 mph | 3.5 seconds |
| 0–100 km/h | ~3.7 seconds |
| Quarter Mile | 11.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 mph / 290 km/h |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.6 gallons / 93 litres |
| Type of fuel | Premium Unleaded (95+ RON) |
| Towing Capacity | 7,200 lbs / 3,266 kg |
| Stopping (60–0 mph) | 114 feet |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Dimension | Measurement |
| Overall Length | 4,828 mm (190.1 inches) |
| Overall Width | 1,943 mm (76.5 inches) |
| Total Height | 1,778 mm (70.0 inches -1 inch short of normal GC) |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm (114.8 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 198 mm (7.8 inches) |
| Curb Weight | ~2,404 kg (5,300 lbs) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Headroom | 1,016 mm (40.0 inches) |
| Rear Headroom | 988 mm (38.9 inches) |
| Front Legroom | 1,067 mm (42.0 inches) |
| Rear Legroom | 965 mm (38.0 inches) |
Jeep Trackhawk Colours
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk came in a total of nine exterior colours in its 2018-2021 model. The Trackhawk and SRT models were available only in two finishes, Rhino and Redline 2, which were not offered on any other Grand Cherokee model. The interior colour options were all-black standard theme, and Signature Leather Interior Package had a unique black and Dark Ruby Red two tone. Dark Ruby Red contrast seatbelts were optional – an aesthetic designation that is only shared by the Trackhawk cabin.
| Colour Name | Finish Type |
| Bright White | Solid |
| Diamond Black Crystal | Pearl Coat |
| Billet Silver | Metallic |
| Granite Crystal | Metallic |
| Velvet Red Pearl | Pearl Coat |
| Ivory Tri-coat | Tri-coat Pearl |
| Rhino | Matte-finish Metallic |
| Redline 2 (Trackhawk Red) | High-gloss Red Metallic |
| Sting Grey | Metallic |
Jeep Trackhawk Safety Features
Although the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is an extreme performance engineering brief, the company created it with a full safety package of over 65 individual safety and security features. The entire list of safety equipment is given below.
Safety Feature Details
| Safety Features | Details |
| Airbag System | Multi-stage front, side-curtain and front seat side airbags. |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Full-speed and Stop and Go range. |
| Forward Collision Warning | Full-speed active crash Mitigation Braking. |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring | Rear Cross-Path detection and Standard. |
| Lane Departure Warning | LDW-Plus active lane correction. |
| Rear Park Assist | Front and Rear Park Assist parallel and perpendicular. |
| Backup Camera | Parkview rear camera (standard) |
| Trailer Hitch Camera | Trailer Camera View Camera in towing mode. |
| Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS / eCall integrated in the vehicle. |
| Active Noise Cancellation | ANC Standard cabin. |
| Brembo Brake system | 6-piston front / 4-piston rear – 60 to 0 in 114 feet. |
Special attention should be paid to the Brembo braking system of the Trackhawk, the possibility to decelerate 2,404 kg of the vehicle to a standstill in 114 feet only is impossible without the equipment of the highest quality. Together with the milliseconds-level damping changes of the adaptive suspension, the Selec-Track stability control system and the Launch Control system with its synchronized driveshaft controls, the Trackhawk can handle its 707 hp with a degree of control that makes it truly safe in the hands of a skilled and attentive driver.
Reviews & Rating
Expert Media Reviews
- When Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was launched in 2018, it was almost unanimously well-received by critics and did not lose its media presence until the end of the production cycle.
- Car and Driver acclaimed it as a performance SUV engineering breakthrough, with its straight-line acceleration, its ability to handle itself well considering its weight, and its unprecedented scope of its potential in drag strips, road trips, and family chores.
- Motor Trend praised the transformative nature of the Selec-Track system in its five modes, as the Snow mode left the Trackhawk truly functioning in the winter season, which is impressive in a 707 hp car.
- Road and Track named their Launch Control system as one of the best systems ever executed on any production car, with consistent quarter-mile performances with little driver expertise needed.
- CarBuzz gave it a BuzzScore of 8.8/10, 10 all-time performance, 8 safety and 8 value, which is high considering that the vehicle is in competition with European competitors that cost twice as much.
Owner Ratings & Reliability
- The comments of owners on each of the CarGurus, Edmunds and other websites are consistently filled with references to the addictive engine note and acceleration feel, the Uconnect performance data pages, the true family utility, and the dependability of the Hellcat-based engine.
- Consumption of fuel is the most widespread criticism, and the owners are quite pragmatic and not disappointed about it.
- Jeep received an overall score that is average in the J.D. Power 2023 Dependability Study, which is much higher than Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Land Rover.
- The Trackhawk has a combined score of 4.3 out of 5 and 4.1 out of 5 on key review sites owned by experts and owners respectively.
- Even in 2021 with low mileage used examples, the car maintains value near original MSRP in the US market a testament to the lasting popularity of the Trackhawk.
Jeep Trackhawk’s Competitors
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk had been able to compete in the upper end of the performance SUVs category, and commonly outmatched cars at two to three times its price. Its major international competitors are explained below.
| Competitor | Engine | Power | 0-60mph | Price (USD) |
| BMW X5 M Competition | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 617 hp | 3.7 sec | $105,000 – $125,000 |
| Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S | 4.0L Biturbo V8 | 603 hp | 3.7 sec | $115,000 – $132,000 |
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 | 631 hp | 3.1 sec | $182,000+ |
| Lamborghini Urus | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 | 641 hp | 3.5 sec | $230,000+ |
| Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat | 6.2L Supercharged V8 | 710 hp | 3.5 sec | $82,000 – $96,000 |
| Aston Martin DBX707 | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 | 707 hp | 3.1 sec | $235,000+ |
| Tesla Model X Plaid | Tri-Motor Electric | 1,020 hp | 2.5 sec | $108,000+ |
Conclusion
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk holds a specific and unparalleled place in the history of the car industry. During 2018-2021, it showed conclusively that a five-seat family SUV with actual off-road capability could offer supercar-like acceleration and track car-like braking without being rendered unlivable, luxurious and practical on a daily basis at a price that made the European establishment blush. It is a car that was beyond the performance SUV category that it created.
After all, the Trackhawk is not a car that fits everybody, it demands respect, attention, and acceptance of supercar gas bills in an SUV package. However, to those who perceive what it signifies 707 horsepower, 3.5 seconds to 60 mph, Brembo brakes, Nappa leather, an Harman Kardon symphony, and the Jeep seven-slot grille, it is and will be one of the most memorable performance vehicles to have any production badge on it. The Trackhawk was, in all its true sense, a unique product.
