JEEP

Jeep is a brand of American automobiles that is a division of Chrysler Group LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Italian multinationalautomaker Fiat S.p.A.. The former Chrysler Corporation acquired the Jeep brand, along with the remaining assets of its ownerAmerican Motors, in 1987. Jeep’s current product range consists solely of sport utility vehicles and off-road vehicles, but has also included pickup trucks in the past.

The first Willys MB Jeeps were produced in 1941, making it the oldest off-road vehicle ever made, and the first civilian models were produced in 1945. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover. The original Jeep vehicle that first appeared as the prototype Bantam BRC became the primary light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army and Allies during World War II, as well as the postwar period. Many Jeep variants serving similar military and civilian roles have since been created in other nations.

The Jeep brand currently produces five models:

• Jeep Wrangler
  • JK: Standard wheelbase, 2-door version
  • JK Unlimited: Long wheelbase, 4-door version
• Jeep Grand Cherokee: Mid-size sport utility vehicle
• Jeep Compass: Compact sport utility vehicle
• Jeep Patriot: Compact sport utility vehicle
• Jeep Cherokee KL: Mid-size sport utility vehicle