Jeep SUV


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A Jeep SUV is likely one of the most recognized of all sport utility vehicles. The distinctive front end and grille means that without a doubt, rugged terrain and snowfall are not exactly great challenges. The Jeep was originally designed for use in the military. The civilian version certainly caught its share of attention and before long it was considered the standard to beat when designing tough and rugged vehicles for the consumer.

The Patriot is the compact Jeep SUV that actually handles and looks like it is well in tuned with the world it must navigate, including the urban world. As a compact SUV, it does not have the looks of a vehicle that was simply pinned together and the whacked off at the end like so many do. It looks the part it plays, and it plays its part very well. Jeep has been able to deliver consistently strong and visually appealing vehicles with every new car class development.

The Patriot is a fully capable Jeep SUV that is simply built a little smaller. Reminiscent of the Cherokee, it is developed with a low range gear, steeper angles for the approach and departure, and a raised ground clearance. The Jeep that you get inside is one that is smaller and it shows. There is no room to add in a lot of extras. The biggest compromise is the rear seating comfort and the obviously drop in storage space. Priced at just over $15000, the Patriot is a great SUV that will play a role in the design of future compact sport utility vehicles.

The Compass was a huge turn off for Jeep SUV fans, although it reached an entirely different audience. This is the model that was designed and built for the mainstream urbanites that wanted to have the classic but refined look of a Jeep. It did not perform well as a sport ute and was not considered to be a true version by loyal diehards. In the end, it offered the appeal of having the brand in the driveway while looking like there might be something more under the hood. Rather, the single gear four wheel drive keeps it slow when the snow falls. It is a preferred vehicle for snowfall.

Of course, the Jeep SUV that is the most noted, awarded, and well known is the Grand Cherokee. The beginning of the sport ute race had only a few contenders, with the Grand Cherokee joining in. As one of the leading sellers of all SUVs, the JGC is on its fourth generation. The design and styling has been upgraded. The company listened to the issues of previous models to incorporate the need for more rear passenger room and higher quality interior materials for starters. Starting at around $55000 the Grand Cherokee is still one of the most sought after vehicles on the market.

The Jeep SUV line comes with a wide range of longstanding option that have become iconic in name and design. There is a very obvious commitment to improvements, styling, and quality. The rugged and capable off road and on road features present an appeal to a wide audience.