Forget the Wrangler Pickup, This is the Truck Jeep Needs to Make
In the perfect world, this Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat pickup truck would be real.
The render was created by RC-Workchop, giving us an idea of how a Jeep Grand Cherokee sporting a bed would look like – and we can’t help but wonder why Jeep isn’t considering a Grand Cherokee pickup variant. The image also gives us an idea of what the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat could look like, a model that the American automaker is developing with its potent 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine pushing 707 horsepower.
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Up front, the Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat has a much more aggressive fascia and a large hood scoop to help keep the supercharged engine at optimal temperature. The flared arches look natural to the body, as well as its massive wheels and sharp red brakes. The red accents up front are a nice touch as well.
Considering how popular the Ford F-150 Raptor is for off-roaders, perhaps one day Jeep will consider a more full-size pickup truck for its lineup. Especially one with a 707-hp Hellcat engine under the hood.
[Source: RC-Workchop Facebook]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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JUST DUMB!! The Jeep will fil the area that so many of us need a smaller, but still capable pickup. I can only hope that FCA can see the way clear to offer it in diesel, and must have a decent 4wd system. I do hear that they are considering IFS though? Hmmmmm. Questions there.
I HATE that Grand Cherokee pickup concept. With a passion. As in "Kill it. Killer with fire!" But . . . You throw the word "Hellcat" in ANY name and I'm now intrigued. Build it! Make a Hellcat powered version of EVERYTHING! Gimme a Hellcat Dart! A Hellcat Wrangler! Make up a new name, just put a Hellcat in it! (And then don't make me have to take out a second mortgage to buy it).