The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: Beyond Trail Rated
What makes Trailhawk different:
Allpar went to Chrysler's proving grounds in Chelsea, Michigan - far away from anything else in Michigan - to experience the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in person. This is a new for 2013, and is not just the usual decal-and-wheel package. Dave Vrabel, the Jeep engineer who guided us, spoke enthusiastically about it as we bounced around the course. (Mr. Vrabel is the Wrangler Program Manager.)
On the one hand, our correspondent, unlike Dave Vrabel, is not an experienced off-roader. Our photos do not do justice to the trail; we shot from the cab, and the depth of the ruts and dips is understated. What's more, Mr. Vrabel did not baby the Jeep; we bounced around the trail, and crashed down on the skid plates numerous times. He chuckled once and said, "That's what they're for." The Trailhawk, like the Wrangler, Compass, and Patriot, had been in action all day long on the trail, and had no rattles or other signs of trouble. [Read about our tests of the Compass and Patriot.]
Turning it over to Dave Vrabel:
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What makes Trailhawk different:
- Kevlar-reinforced Goodyear Silent Armor tires
- Rock rail and under-body protection
- Rear electronic limited-slip differential and Quadra-Drive II (V-8)
- Quadra-Lift air suspension
- Selec-Terrain traction control system
- Hill Descent Control
- Red badging and tow hooks.
- Black-surround headlamps
- Gray grille and side-mirror surrounds, rear light bar, and 18-inch wheels.
- Black-and-red hood decal to cut sun glare.
- Black leather-and-suede seats with red accent stitching
- Mopar slush mats.
Allpar went to Chrysler's proving grounds in Chelsea, Michigan - far away from anything else in Michigan - to experience the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in person. This is a new for 2013, and is not just the usual decal-and-wheel package. Dave Vrabel, the Jeep engineer who guided us, spoke enthusiastically about it as we bounced around the course. (Mr. Vrabel is the Wrangler Program Manager.)
On the one hand, our correspondent, unlike Dave Vrabel, is not an experienced off-roader. Our photos do not do justice to the trail; we shot from the cab, and the depth of the ruts and dips is understated. What's more, Mr. Vrabel did not baby the Jeep; we bounced around the trail, and crashed down on the skid plates numerous times. He chuckled once and said, "That's what they're for." The Trailhawk, like the Wrangler, Compass, and Patriot, had been in action all day long on the trail, and had no rattles or other signs of trouble. [Read about our tests of the Compass and Patriot.]
Turning it over to Dave Vrabel:
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