The Jeep Wrangler has a long and illustrious history. Trace its ancestry back to its lowercase-”jeep” forefathers, and it goes back to before America entered World War II, through at least a dozen models that share its uncomplicated, irreplaceable DNA. The genealogy of the jeep starts in May 1940, with the small U.S. automaker Bantam. The company was losing at the car game and looking for government work to stay afloat. That month it submitted proposals to the U.S. Army’s Quartermaster Corps Ordnance Technical Committee for reconnaissance cars it had developed from its small Bantam Roadster.The committee liked the idea so much, it shopped it out to 135 manufacturers. Each was to submit proposals for a quarter-ton reconnaissance vehicle with four-wheel drive, room for three and a 30-caliber machine gun, a payload of 600 pounds, and a feather-light weight limit of 1,300 pounds. Any automaker interested had just 49 days to build a working prototype. Bantam was only … [Read more...] about How the military jeep became today’s Jeep Wrangler
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2018 Jeep Compass Redesign, Release Date
2018 Jeep Compass Redesign, Release Date, and Specs – We are currently within the second generation of the Jeep Compass, ensuing step in the evolution of this robust compact crossover that historically has four models within the lineup. One is created for the off-road and 3 for extreme climatic conditions. Another SUV compact crossover is predicted during a body of a 2018 Jeep Compass. This story comes as a right away response to the simply discovered 2017’s model. The rumors originated at the gap of the decree Chrysler America’s Jeep mill in Brazil, most actually to spark the speak. decree Chrysler desires that to be there starting of the promoting campaign for the ensuing year. Jeep Compass is associate SUV introduced back in 2006 because of the model for 2007. it’s meant to be the entry-level sports utility vehicle slightly below the Jeep Wrangler. It shares that spot with the Jeep nationalist. If that’s terribly confusing, imagine it as a kindred. … [Read more...] about 2018 Jeep Compass Redesign, Release Date
2018 Jeep Wrangler Launches In The UK With £44,495 Base Price
The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler crosses the Atlantic this weekend for the official UK launch that takes place on October 13. British fans of the rugged off-roader will be able to get one from £44,495 (about $58,870) OTR. That’s roughly double the US-spec model’s starting MSRP of $29,240. The base version in the UK is the two-door Sahara 2.2 MultiJet II 4×4 Automatic powered by the 200PS (197hp) diesel engine. The Wrangler is also available with the 272PS (268-hp) 2.0-liter turbocharged-four cylinder petrol unit. However, Jeep UK hasn’t released prices for gasoline-powered Wranglers yet asthey will arrive later this year. Whichever engine customers choose, there is only one transmission choice, the new eight-speed automatic. Besides the entry-level Sahara, buyers can have one of two trim levels: Overland and Rubicon. Both start from £46,495 ($61,510) in two-door configuration, with the four-door model commanding a £1,500 ($1,985) … [Read more...] about 2018 Jeep Wrangler Launches In The UK With £44,495 Base Price
2020 Jeep Wrangler Truck, Hybrid, Diesel
2020 Jeep Wrangler Truck Hybrid 2020 Jeep Wrangler 2020 Jeep Wrangler Review – The Jeep Wrangler SUV will receive an electric option. The automaker plans to launch a hybrid version of the plug-in powertrain in 2020, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles division announced Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Wrangler plugin will present a range extension engine. No specification has been provided by the company. To do this, Jeep must anticipate future regulations that will govern fuel economy and CO2 emission standards, Manley said. The brand must also remain competitive in the process. In the 2017 LA Auto Show, the Jeep builder has confirmed the arrival of the new Jeep Wrangler 2020. This well-known off-road vehicle will bring a significant improvement and is the new hybrid plug-in engine. 2020 Jeep Wrangler Design In exterior styling, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler will likely go back with the same design as the 2018 version year has been completely redesigned. Now it is wider for 2 … [Read more...] about 2020 Jeep Wrangler Truck, Hybrid, Diesel
2019 Jeep Renegade Release Date, Changes, Price
2019 Jeep Renegade Design 2019 Jeep Renegade 2019 Jeep Renegade Review – The Jeep Renegade combines off-road capability, rugged looks and great performance in a compact SUV. This is the smallest and most affordable SUV brand in the range and is available in four trim levels. These are Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk. In addition, it offers excellent ground clearance and comes with the available four-wheel drive, which makes it a good player on any terrain. The model year 2018 brought improvements in technology. A reversing camera is now available on all models. The Limited Latitude and Trailhawk versions received a 7.0-inch Uconnect touch screen for information and entertainment and the standard Apple carplay and Android Auto compatible as well. And these versions get an optional 8.4-inch screen with navigation. In addition, the center console has been revised to allow more space for storage. On the other hand, the automaker has announced a mid-cycle update … [Read more...] about 2019 Jeep Renegade Release Date, Changes, Price