Jeep® 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Claims Quickest SUV
The new 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has been transformed into the most powerful and quickest SUV ever. The new 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is injected with an unmatched 707 horsepower– courtesy-of an awe-inspiring supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine – the most awarded SUV ever and the most capable full-size SUV in Canada. Built in Detroit at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant, the new 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will arrive in Jeep® showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2017. “The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk delivers astounding performance numbers, backed by renowned SR T engineering that combines world-class on-road driving dynamics with luxury, refinement and an array of innovative advanced technology,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand. “As the most powerful and quickest SUV, there is nothing else like the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk in the market.” The new benchmark 707- horsepower super charged engine combines with an upgraded high-torque capacity Torque F lite eight-speed automatic transmission, world-class on-road driving dynamics and new Brembo brakes to deliver a new level of performance: 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 3.5seconds, quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 187 km/h, top speed of 290 km/h, 60-0 mph braking distance in 35 metres (114 feet) and .88g capability on the skid pad. As the most powerful and quickest SUV ever, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is packed with standard performance features, including: Supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine with 707 horsepower, 645 lb-ft of torque and 3.5-second 0-60 mph times; Torque F lite eight-speed automatic transmission with improved shift response, quality and consistent performance and drivability; Jeep Quadra-Trac ondemand 4x4 system, which includes an electronic limited-slip rear differential and a single-speed active transfer case; Launch Control optimizes the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s performance by coordinating the engine, transmission, driveline and suspension for a textbook launch and consistent straight-line acceleration; Selec-Track system uses performance-tuned software to pre-configure and distinguish the five dynamic modes (Auto, Sport, Track, Snow and Tow), enabling drivers to choose a vehicle setting that ideally meets their requirements.