Jeep: An American Original

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk V-6 is aimed at a whole new generation of the American man.  Just being tough isn’t enough anymore.  The Trailhawk knows how to appeal to the new “sensitive modern man.”  This coming from the brand that helped the Allies win World War II.

It earns its Trail Rated badge by lofting the shared architecture an inch further from the dirt, tucking it behind skid plates, and fitting a locking rear differential, knobby Firestone Destination A/T tires, and unique front and rear fascia’s that up its off-road-critical approach, departure, and break over angles to 29.9, 32.2, and 22.9 degrees. Those are increases of 8.9, 4.9, and 1.2 from the regular Cherokee’s. Should you get in over your elevated head, the ’Hawk’s three tow hooks—two up front, one in back, all bright red regardless of exterior color choice—give the rescue party something easy to snatch without bending any suspension components.

The Firestones’ chunky tread blocks promise off-road capability, but sacrifice little on-road refinement in exchange. Its suspension clearly designed for more than crawling over rocks, the Cherokee is quiet and composed over the road. None of its varied platform-mates is so refined. Steering response remains sharp, with a degree of road feel we’d never have expected in a Jeep. And the firm brake pedal feels like foreshadowing for a Cherokee Abarth. The Trailhawk circled the skid pad at a respectable 0.77 g, just 0.02 down on the pavement-oriented Limited.

You know you can’t wait to get behind the wheel of this one.  Come check it out at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano 4500 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX or give us a call at 972-867-6000 today!