2018 Jeep Trackhawk

[anonymous-user]

Hi all,

Well, the wait has been long already and still another 10-12 weeks to go.

I placed my deposit for the Jeep Trackhawk back in the beginning of August when the order books officially opened. I've been in Australia for 8 years this year and my car history has been dismal to say the least with highlights being the iconic Nissan Tiida and the Aussie legend Commodore SV6 wagon.

I moved from Dubai in 2010 and left behind a WK1 SRT8 Jeep, Clio 182 and an RS4. Things have been tough in Australia but the last 18-24 months have seen things improve and I'm finally in a position to start my passion back up.

When they announced the Trackhawk, I knew I had to get one. It just makes perfect sense as the family car and a ridiculously fun everyday ride. 707 BHP in an SUV....I love it!

I've gone for Ivory White with the Laguna leather interior ($9,000!!!) and the lightweight forged wheels. The panoramic roof and upgraded sound system is at least standard. This is on top of a fully loaded truck that sees heated/cooled seats, adaptive cruise, blindspot, 4 zone climate control etc.

I believe it goes into production towards the end of February and wanted to share the journey as none of friends here are car guys, at all. Looking forward to getting this going.

[Brynjaminjones]

Amazing, I can't wait to see pictures when it arrives.
I'm not normally into newer cars but would buy one of these in a heartbeat!

[Croutons]

Eeh by 'eck,

0-60 in 3.5? That's going to be some fun!!!

[Nickp82]

Looking forward to seeing the pics of this one!

[Krikkit]

Magnificent, can't wait to see it.

[RC1807]

6.2l supercharged Hemi?!
Holy sheeeeet!

[anonymous-user]

It's going to make some sound that thing!

Excellent.

[madtoro]

It's on my list as my next vehicle, can't wait to start seeing them on the road. Excellent choice Sir, looking forward to the photos.

[Medic-one]

Came across this video today.

McLaren 570S vs Jeep TrackHawk Drag Race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnNeYY5sAu0

[E65Ross]

Medic-one said:

Came across this video today.

McLaren 570S vs Jeep TrackHawk Drag Race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnNeYY5sAu0

So the McLaren is quicker then, all things taken into consideration (like, setting off at the right time, for example).

Trackhawk is very fast, a car with that much power is going to be...but it certainly won't drive like the McLaren.

Nice car though OP, and hope you enjoy it and the wait goes pretty quickly!

[GrandAndrew]

I have a cousin who has Jeep & Dodge dealerships in Texas. He sent me a video of one he had in yesterday, they look superb!

[anonymous-user]

Thanks guys, seriously cannot wait!

I'm badgering the dealer to pass me a VON/VIN number so I can track it through its build process right from framing through to shipping which is a cool feature to be able to track.

Not sure how firm end of February is looking for the build but fingers crossed. I've got a few things planned as soon as it hits the shores including a new exhaust to really liven it up, new wheels and probably a set of lowering Mopar springs. It'll look classy, promise!

[ikarl]

these have just came on to my radar... looks seriously fun!

looking forward to the updates!

[ChocolateFrog]

Doug DeMuro did a video with one and it looked hilarious.

I can imagine it will be possible to measure tyre wear in mm/mile given the right conditions.

[krisdelta]

This sounds wrong in all the right ways, can't wait to see details / pics. Looking on the UK Jeep site... nothing?

[anonymous-user]

Not sure of the UK release date.

I've been told my TH should be in the first batch received for QLD so that's a positive and that I should expect my letter from FCA confirming my VIN shortly. Hopefully the end of Feb production is looking good.

[anonymous-user]

Well, it was supposed to be in build this week but it's been pushed back another 8 weeks or so. Extremely disappointing and the FCA's response is dampening my enthusiasm for it. However, no doubt as soon as I mash the pedal all will be forgotten.

Apparently they've had several issues with it fitting in RHD configuration, not sure how true that is but that's what I'm hearing.

[anonymous-user]

I've made it to D1 status which is good progress. Hopefully should be built within the next 10-14 days from here.

[2wheelsjimmy]

Didn't know about these, just googled. Mental!

[irocfan]

2wheelsjimmy said:

Didn't know about these, just googled. Mental!

dunno - seems perfectly sane to me! Wish more manufacturers would do stuff like this