Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Jeep Wrangler Moab on sale next month

It’s been nearly two months since Jeep announced a special edition, and we were getting a bit worried. Luckily, on Tuesday morning, we were greeted by two new models—the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Jeep Wrangler Moab.

The Trailhawk, which was introduced during the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari, will be offered with either a V8 or V6 engine and 18-inch all-terrain tires with Kevlar reinforcement. Jeep’s Quadralift suspension will give the SUV up to 11 inches of ground clearance, while the electronic limited-slip differential can bring all the engine’s torque to one wheel if necessary. The ELSD will be helped by the available two-speed transfer case.

Visually, Trailhawk badges, tow hooks, black surround headlights and unique gray accents will set the car apart from standard Grand Cherokees. A black hood decal will diminish reflections from the sun, which Jeep says can help the driver in some off-road situations. Paint options include white, black, gray, “steel” and a deep cherry red.

The interior will have black leather and suede seats with red accent stitching and Mopar floor mats.

The Jeep Wrangler Moab is based on the Wrangler Sahara and is offered with 17-inch Rubicon wheels and the same Kevlar reinforced tires as those offered on the Trailhawk. A Trac-Loc anti-spin rear differential is standard with an electronic rear locking differential being optional. Rock rails and winch-grade bumpers are also available.

The Moab gets a power dome hood, black fuel-filler door and taillight guards. Other black accents include the wheel arches, grille badge and Moab decals on the hood. The soft-top is standard while a three-piece removable hardtop is optional.

Interior upgrades include leather seats with black stitching, a Moab-embossed instrument panel, Mopar mats and some gray accent trim. The Moab Jeep comes in two- and four-door models.

Both Jeeps will be in showrooms in October.

By Jake Lingeman