Jeep Trailhawk

Back home, many people refer to 4x4s as 'jeeps', in the same way that pens are often called 'biros' and vacuum cleaners are 'hoovers'. It's only right that Jeep displayed a new concept that defines the essence of the brand.

That concept is called the Trailhawk and is intended to be a mix between the rugged, capable Wrangler and the more refined, road-biased Jeeps, such as the Grand Cherokee. Indeed, the show car is built on the relatively new body-on-frame chassis found in the four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, so its proportions are familiar.

It is likely that the nose of the Trailhawk is a preview to the replacement for the Grand Cherokee, with its furrowed brow appearance, but the rest of the car is just for show, especially the massive 22-inch wheels, and the roof cut-outs that give the car an open-air feel.

Tuesday January 9