Jeep Trailhawk Concept with BlueTec

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:14 am

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/28/jeep ... roit-show/

KenJennings · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:27 am

TRAILhawk? Nobody in their right mind would take it offroad. I'm surprised the wheels don't come with spinners.

Why does DC keep confusing their brands? They should call this the Dodge Mallhawk instead, and reserve the Jeep label for real, offroad vehicles.

the_dude · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:06 am

WOW. I really like it's mean looking stance. But Ken Jennings is right, who would take that beauty off road? Yet over two decades we have been buying v-8 powered 4 wheel drive vehicles that will never see anything but a paved road. Who knows?

Emos Way · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:47 am

KenJennings wrote:

TRAILhawk? Nobody in their right mind would take it offroad. I'm surprised the wheels don't come with spinners.

Why does DC keep confusing their brands? They should call this the Dodge Mallhawk instead, and reserve the Jeep label for real, offroad vehicles.

well put...

Spowers · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:11 pm

HHMMmm.... Looks a LOT like a Mercedes???

litton · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:29 pm

Emos Way wrote:

KenJennings wrote:

TRAILhawk? Nobody in their right mind would take it offroad. I'm surprised the wheels don't come with spinners.

Why does DC keep confusing their brands? They should call this the Dodge Mallhawk instead, and reserve the Jeep label for real, offroad vehicles.

well put...

Are you really sure about this? Information suggests that they are using the Wrangler Unlimited model a stylized body. Stock off road performance supposedly will be equal to or better then the stock Liberty or GC.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:13 pm

I think it is a much better looking vehicle than the Commander. With a true Body on Frame ( based on the Unlimited Wrangler ), it would have made a nice replacement for the Grand Cherokee.

The BlueTec 3.0L with 215hp/376 torque makes it a very tempting package. Looks (pun intended) like it would make Land Rover shoppers look twice.

Also the removable roof panels give you the open air feeling of a traditional Jeep.

KenJennings · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:08 pm

litton wrote:

Emos Way wrote:

KenJennings wrote:

TRAILhawk? Nobody in their right mind would take it offroad. I'm surprised the wheels don't come with spinners.

Why does DC keep confusing their brands? They should call this the Dodge Mallhawk instead, and reserve the Jeep label for real, offroad vehicles.

well put...

Are you really sure about this? Information suggests that they are using the Wrangler Unlimited model a stylized body. Stock off road performance supposedly will be equal to or better then the stock Liberty or GC.

There's hardly any rubber on the wheels. The concept vehicle isn't going very far offroad regardless of the body construction and a Trail-rated 4x4 badge. (I'm reluctant to make any serious ventures offroad in the Libby before it gets a little lift and better tires.) Maybe if the concept vehicle makes it to a showroom with better tires it would have some hope. But, I'd still hate the short windows.

It doesn't really look half bad. It reminds me of a cubic version of a Touareg.

Special Agent · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:50 pm

KenJennings wrote:

TRAILhawk? They should call this the Dodge Mallhawk instead, and reserve the Jeep label for real, offroad vehicles.

HAHAHAHHAHAH!!!! LOL!

Jeger · **Posted:** Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:53 am

The only thing I like about it is the mean look to the headlights. Reminds me of the Dodge hornet concept vehicle from the front. Just because the concept vehicle has 22's doesnt mean that you couldnt slap some 16's on there. Would that make it more "trail rated" for you?

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