#NYIAS: Jeep Drops The Hammer — FIRST Pictures And Intel On The All-New SRT Trackhawk Is Revealed

In the sport-utility vehicle game, there's been a bit of a power struggle. Kind of like muscle cars, the pursuit of ponies has been an interesting one.

That's because companies like BMW and Mercedes have pumped up their run-of-the-mill SUVs with upwards of 600 horsepower. But, that's going to get nullified today.

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As expected, Jeep has given the Grand Cherokee its remarkable FCA Hellcat motor. That means it will be propelled by a supercharged V8 good for over 700 horsepower.

While Jeep has not released any official information via the media site, reports are indicating that zero to 60 will happen in 3.5 seconds. Mated to this magnificent motor is an eight-speed automatic said to shift in 160 milliseconds.

As of now official pricing information is unknown; however, we're thinking the $75,000-80,000 mark is appropriate. Word on the street suggests the first batch will arrive in Q4 2017.

Stay tuned to more news related to the 2017 New York Auto Show (NYIAS).


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CANADIANCOMMENTS - 4/10/2017 10:42:59 PM

+1 Boost

I know buyers who likes this sort of vehicle will enjoy it, but this is the 2nd dumbest vehicle type next to coupe SUV's with cut down roof lines. Go figure.... :/ I would also have used the leather everywhere option for the Summit model..