Jeep is putting the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk back on the trail map. The brand has confirmed the off-road-focused trim will return later this year, with the timing pointing to a 2027 model. The Trailhawk had drifted into a strange corner of the lineup, tied to the 4xe plug-in setup instead of the simpler gas-powered formula many Jeep fans wanted in the first place. The automaker has not shared full specs yet, but the teaser and the model’s recent history already tell us what to watch for. Hopefully, The Good Stuff Will Still Be There JeepThe Trailhawk name only works if the hardware backs it up, and Jeep has a strong template to reuse. Earlier Grand Cherokee Trailhawk models packed the Quadra-Drive II 4x4 system, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, Selec-Speed Control, skid plates, tow hooks, and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. They also offered the firm’s Quadra-Lift air suspension, which helped deliver up to 11.3 inches of ground clearance and 24 inches of water fording in earlier factory specs. Let’s not forget the front sway-bar disconnects. Jeep called it class-exclusive when the current-generation Grand Cherokee launched, and it gives the front suspension more freedom to move over rocks and ruts. In plain English, it helps keep the tires on the ground instead of waving one in the air for a photo. For a unibody SUV, that setup gives the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk a surprisingly serious edge. What Will Power The New Trailhawk? Amanda Cline / Hot CarsThe last Trailhawk plan leaned on plug-in power. The 2025 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe offered up to 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated 25 miles of electric range. On paper, that looked strong. In practice, the badge became tied to a powertrain that did not fit every buyer, especially people who wanted a simpler long-term ownership story and a trail rig they could just fuel up and go use. That makes the refreshed Grand Cherokee’s new turbo four the obvious candidate. For 2026, Jeep introduced a 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo with 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, and the automaker says it can tow up to 6,200 pounds in the Grand Cherokee. The engine uses a variable-geometry turbocharger and delivers 80 percent of peak torque by 2,300 rpm, which is the power curve most people want. Keep in mind Jeep has not confirmed the Trailhawk’s engine yet, but the Hurricane 4 already fits the updated Grand Cherokee story better than anything else in the parts bin. An Important Comeback For Jeep StellantisThis return says something bigger about Jeep’s priorities. The Grand Cherokee works best when it plays both roles well – family SUV during the week, trail tool on the weekend. The Trailhawk has always been the version for buyers who care less about chrome and more about approach angles, sidewall height, and what sits under the body. That is why this comeback feels very important. The teaser image already shows familiar Trailhawk clues, including red front tow hooks and the hood decal treatment. Small details, sure, but they hint that Jeep understands what made this trim popular. Trailhawk buyers want the version that looks ready because it actually is ready. If Jeep keeps the real hardware, pairs it with the punchy Hurricane turbo, and avoids pricing this thing into orbit, the 2027 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk could land right where it belongs – back in the dirt.Source: Jeep