Born out of the aftermath of World War II, Jeep has been a name synonymous with rugged off-road maneuvering. Throughout the last six decades things have changed somewhat, with Jeep now responsible for a fleet of versatile, dependable vehicles. However, this Hall of Fame automaker will always be linked to the model that bought it civilian fame - the Jeep CJ-2A. The Jeep CJ-2A incorporated the same style and sensibilities as the military version but with added parts such as a side-mounted spare tire and a fuel cap. The first motorists Jeep saw as its primary demographic were industrial types such as laborers and farmers, but as the 1950s settled in, more and more drivers began to become attracted to the unique presence a Jeep model offered.
The '60s saw the debut of the Wagoneer, a pioneering SUV that was four-wheel drive and ran with an automatic transmission. A V6 engine was introduced as an option for the CJ-5 and CJ-6 in the middle of the decade. Capable of over 150 horsepower, this gave the Jeep CJ models the boost in presence the company was hoping for. After switching ownership come the '70s, Jeep developed the CJ-7 and the Scrambler. This is when Jeep's infamous Quadra-Trac was revealed. The Quadra-Trac was the industry's first four-wheel drive system and became available in most Jeep vehicles. The development of Jeep's Quadra-Trac four-wheel drive system brought the brand a surge of popularity going into the next decade, as the 1980s would prove to be the era in which Jeep would fully establish itself as a major player in the US. Models such as the Cherokee and Wrangler were introduced. The Wrangler took over for the legendary CJ series while the Cherokee took off as Jeep's full-time family-oriented SUV.
Chrysler took over Jeep's operations when the high-profile automaker purchased American Motors. As the '90s hit with the success of the Wrangler, Cherokee, and the larger Grand Cherokee, sales were inspiring confidence. Upon the merger between Daimler and Chrysler in the later part of the decade, the Jeep brand seemed to be in flux. But within a few years, the Liberty premiered and stabilized the company's presence in the US. Other models such as the mid-size Commander and crossover SUVs the Compass and Patriot have played a significant role in keeping the Jeep name at the forefront of the SUV generation. With crossovers finding an increasingly important place in the industry, the Compass and Patriot have become two of Jeep's most high-profile vehicles. The Wrangler will always be the torch-carrier for the name, but Jeep has shown it knows how to remain true to its off-roading roots while stepping up in both contemporary style and performance.

Road-tested. Versatile. Respected. Jeep embodies those characteristics through and through, and has remained among the elite in the American automotive culture for almost seven decades. Even to this day, Jeep pulverizes the competition when it comes to having multi-dimensional tools that other manufacturers just cannot seem to overcome. The infamous Wrangler, the timeless Laredo, the awesome Cherokee, and the entire roster of Jeep vehicles all possess that special flavor that is unsurpassed by all imitators.
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While Ford has failed in reliability aspect due to some of its latest vehicle technologies, the other automaker, Jeep became the most reliable domestic brand. This statement comes from the latest annual-survey data from Consumer Reports. The automaker's high reliability rating is partly due to the redesigned Grand Cherokee SUV, which is a substantial achievement, because the preceding Grand Cherokees featured an unimpressive reliability records.
The annual Consumer Reports reliability results were announced today at an Automotive Press Association lunch in downtown Detroit. These results are based on the responses to the Consumer Reports 2011 Annual Auto Survey with 1.3 million cars leased (owned) by CR subscribers. The organization reports that Chrysler models are also doing better, unlike the mentioned Ford which meets certain technology pains.
Becoming the most reliable domestic brand, Jeep moves up seven spots to 13th place among 28 automakers. Chrysler, on the other hand, jumped 12 spots, featuring an above average rating for the Chrysler 200. As for Dodge, the company is raising its rating three points due to the Durango. In fact, three models (Dodge Durango, the Chrysler 200, and Jeep Grand Cherokee) exceled among others. Consumer Reports states that about 35 percent still rate as below average.
According to the report, issued by Chrysler Group on July 1, 2011, Jeep remains the favorite vehicle in the U.S. This fact is easily proved by the figures. In June brand sales were up 74% versus the same month of the previous year. As for the quantity, the iconic Jeep Wrangler takes the first position with its 11,290 units, delivered to their owners. It is followed by the Grand Cherokee. Last month 8,969 customers bought this model. The list of the most popular Jeeps also includes new Compass, Liberty and Patriot. The sales of the Compass model were up 278% if compared with the same month a year ago. All Jeep models feature at least double-digit sales gains.
The figures demonstrate a great demand on the Jeep products. Being inspired by such sales, most probably, Jeep will return to a drawing board to create a new model for the North American market. Time will tell on that. Currently all facilities of the brand are in time with their orders. However, the Jeep Wrangler with its significant sales and popularity both in the U.S. and Europe may face certain problems. The Jeep's plant in Toledo, Ohio, which is in charge for production of the venerable SUV, may suffer from overtake. With a huge experience of the brand, it will hardly happen.
Next generations of the Jeep Compass and Patriot will be based on a front-wheel-drive Fiat platform, but Jeep CEO Mike Manley claims that no matter the technology, it will be 100 percent Jeep. He also said that the vehicle will be developed by "pure Jeep engineers" and production will remain in the U.S.
In about 18 months, the new Fiat architecture will be applied to the Compass and Patriot compact crossovers, plus, it will spawn a range of Chrysler and Dodge sedans.
Another upgrade touches Jeep Compass, which will be Trail Rated in the replacement platform release. Since its debut in the 2007 model year, the Compass was the only Jeep vehicle not built for off-road use (however, the 2011 model has an optional Trail Package).
"We have a very rigorous set of criteria that Jeep vehicles have to pass through before you trail-rate," Manley said. But off-road capability varies by segment and model. "Wrangler capability is going to be more capable than a compact SUV."
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne made several interesting announcements at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Probably the main surprise is the return of the legendary Jeep Grand Wagoneer nameplate in two years.
"It's time we gave the market an upper-scale Grand Wagoneer," Marchionne told the press. "You'll see it in January 2013."
The revived Grand Wagoneer will share the platform with the Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango. With a seven-seat, three-row SUV, Chrysler hopes to call memories of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer that has become a truly iconic vehicle in the history of automotive industry. The Wagoneer was by far the first premium SUV - it was produced from the early 1960's until 1991, way before the SUV era advent in the 1990's.
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