Of course, it should feel at home on the road given its fully independent suspension and monocoque construction, but it delivers even beyond that. The Trailhawk is a very accomplished road car, no matter the nature of the road. Not only does it combine all the off-road options in the Grand Cherokee catalogue, but there’s some bespoke Trailhawk bits that help make it somewhat of a ‘factory custom’.ĭespite Jeep being an ‘All-American’ icon, the Grand Cherokee’s mechanicals are essentially a German/Italian mix, including Mercedes-Benz chassis, a V6 diesel from Fiat/VM Motori, and gearbox from Germany’s ZF all reflecting Jeep’s corporate tie-up with Benz and now Fiat. What we have this year is the first time there’s been a Grand Cherokee pitched specifically at the off-road enthusiast. This is thanks to its on-going mechanical evolution, which saw it win on debut in 2011 with a petrol V6, finish third the following year (behind two Toyotas in a very strong field) as a diesel V6, and then win again in 2014 when an eight-speed automatic joined a revised diesel engine. It’s already a two-time winner, and this is the fourth time a model from this generation Grand Cherokee has been shortlisted for the award. ![]() ![]() The Grand Cherokee just keeps on coming back for more when it comes to 4X4OTY.
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