[Auto]The Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Gives Us Hope for Jeep's Electric Future

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Jeep on Thursday finally took the wraps off its first electric vehicle for North America, the Wagoneer S. A radical departure from the normally upright, boxy design Jeeps are known for, it gets 600 horsepower and a decidedly sleek, on-road-focused appearance. Don't worry, Jeep enthusiasts, the company hasn't forgotten about you hardcore off-roaders. Because it's also unveiled a new concept called the Wagoneer S Trailhawk. 

The Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept shares its underpinnings with the normal Wagoneer S. It rides on the same STLA Large platform, and while Jeep doesn't say what sort of motors lie underneath, the SUV is said to have "all the capability of the new production vehicle." If we had to guess, that means the same 100.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack and dual-motor, 600-hp drivetrain.

You'll find the extra capability in the details. The Trailhawk concept gets a two-inch suspension lift and 31.5-inch all-terrain tires for better approach, breakover, and departure angles, as well as more grip. Brightly colored tow hooks adorn the front and rear bumpers, while functional air extractors relieve high-pressure zones in the wheel wells during high-speed travel. The redesigned fascias also get an anti-scratch cladding to deter damage while adventuring off pavement.
In addition to the Auto, Sand, Snow, Eco, and Sport drive modes, the Trailhawk concept gets a Rock mode specifically for low-speed crawling. There's a driver-selectable electronic locking rear axle, too, for especially challenging trails.

Link:https://www.motor1.com/news/721587/jeep-wagoneer-s-trailhawk-concept/