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Quick Look: 2010 Jeep Commander
Jeep, provider of the Wrangler and a lasting bastion of the off-road community, does indeed still make a Trail-Rated, seven-passenger SUV: the Commander. more
Grand Illusion: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Look
Jeep Springs Its Grand Cherokee on Us a Year Early - Chrysler unveiled the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the New York International Auto Show this spring, as its competitors were making debuts of their 2010 models. There are two explanations for this. more
First Look: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
One Step Closer to Reality -The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the first Chrysler product to make use of the new Phoenix V-6 engine family, in this case a 280-horsepower, 260 pound-foot 3.6L unit. more
2009 Best In Class Midsize SUV
Every year, it gets tougher to put sport/utility vehicles into specific, well-defined categories, and this year is no exception. What's a midsize SUV? more
Driving the Jeep Wrangler EV: Can Eco-Friendly and Trail-Rated Co-Exist?
It's not unusual for a Jeep Wrangler to leave the competition behind at the beginning of a difficult 4x4 trail. Now, almost ironically, Jeep might be leaving the competition behind in its technological wake. Not a typical Jeep trait. more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Can an Off-Roader Make Tracks in the Suburban Jungle? When Jeep decided to build a four-door Wrangler, we were excited about its potential. This was, after all, the first time the legendary Jeep was given two more doors; also, its stretched wheelbase made the interior more people- and cargo-friendly more
4x4 SUV Comparison: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Land Rover LR2, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota FJ Cruiser
Three Days in the Valley: Hunger, Death, and the Search for the Most Capable, Least Compromised Off-Roader more
Long-Term Update 5: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Since its last update, the Wrangler made a pit stop at La Brea Chrysler-Jeep in L.A. for its second service. more
Quick Drive: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4x2
The Jeep Compass has replaced the Wrangler as Jeep's entry-level model and has added everyday practicality to the mix. more
Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008: Factory Power Runner
There's no question that German manufacturers have a long head start in this category, and traditionally, American truck makers competed here by throwing a big V8 in a little truck. more
Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008: Midsize SUV
We've arbitrarily designated SUVs with a wheelbase over 106 (actually 106.3) inches as midsize SUVs, which makes this the largest chart we've ever assembled. In fact, there are so many entries, we've chopped this category into three separate winners. more
Long-Term Update 4: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
9 months and 13,330 miles - "I drove the Wrangler through the mud and record snowfall of the Sierra," says photographer Brian Vance, who recorded 2000 miles in the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a roundtrip from Los Angeles to Reno via Sacramento. more
Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
7 Months and 9760 Miles - The Wrangler has managed to record 15 mpg over its nearly 10,000-mile stay with us, a figure that supports the EPA's revised 2008 fuel-economy ratings for the Jeep. more
Long-Term Intro: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The Rubicon package includes a 3.8-liter V-6 and four-speed automatic, 4:1 Rock-Trac part-time four-wheel drive transfer case, electronic front swaybar disconnect, Dana 44 axles, 4.10:1 axle gears, front/rear locking differentials, skidplates, four-wheel ABS, ESP and traction control, front tow hook more
2008 SUOTY Contender Road Test: 2008 Jeep Liberty
One look at the all-new Liberty, and it's clear where Jeep designers turned for inspiration- the longer, wider, more macho Dodge Nitro. more
Long-Term Update 2: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
4 Months and 6241 Miles - After a brief tour of duty in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, executive editor Stone concludes: "It's amazing that it took nearly 60 years for the original Jeep to morph into a four-door, but it sure makes sense." more
Road Test: 2008 Jeep Liberty
It's 103 degrees in the shade--and, unfortunately, there's no shade for miles. Jeep invited us to Utah's red-rock country to test the new Liberty SUV's mettle (and metal) on some of Moab's best trails. more
Pulling Forward: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 CRD
Diesels are on the march. You don't have to look any further than fuel prices to see this technology will become more attractive to new vehicle buyers as people begin to calculate the cost of fuel in a given year. more
Long-Term Update 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
2 Months and 3542 Miles - On a road trip to Las Vegas, Truck Trend editor Mark Williams took the Jeep out on some open 4x4 areas and found that, even with the BFG mud tires at full pressure (37 psi), they were digging and grabbing the loose dirt with ease. more
First Look: STARTECH Refines the Jeep Compass
The STARTECH SD3 tuning kit for the Compass turbodiesel model can be installed by any authorized Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealer in less than 30 minutes. more
Long-Term Introduction: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
With less than 2300 miles on the clock, our 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon edition's versatility has already been put to the test. more
Road Test: 2007 Jeep Patriot
Jeep's newest offering stretches to be a real Jeep. more
New Rallye Package from Mopar Is Available for 2007 Jeep Compass
The Jeep brand continues its expansion into new territory and into the world of rallye car toughness with a new body kit from Mopar. more
World Adventure Special: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
The crew at Jeep displayed real guts by unveiling their all-new 2007 Wrangler on safari in Africa. more
First Drive: 2007 Jeep Patriot
Patriot starts at $14,985 with the 172-horsepower, 2.4-liter four (a 2.0-liter four is available with front-drive only), CVT, front-wheel drive and manual window regulators. more