• REPORT: Chrysler christens Brandon Faurote as new chief designer -

    Filed under: Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep


    Chrysler Firepower Concept - Click above for a high-res image gallery

    When Sergio Marchionne revamped Fiat, he installed new designers at each company division and charged them with creating products that would define each brand and move metal. Marchionne has apparently done the same with Chrysler, putting Brandon Faurote in charge of Chrysler, Joseph Dehner in at Dodge, and Mark Allen in at Jeep.

    Faurote has been with the Pentastar since he was 22, and has worked on offerings like the 1999 Jeep Cherokee and the 2001 Chrysler and Dodge minivans. Since 2003, his title has been Chief Designer - Advanced Product Design, and he's given us concept cars like the 2005 Chrysler Firepower (pictured). He's also given us the Chrysler Imperial, so we pray his eye for the brand leads more toward artillery than royalty.

    Joseph Dehner leads the Dodge charge and has the Crossfire and 2001 Chrysler Sebring in his quiver... but also the exterior design of the 2007 Sebring. Mark Allen has the the 2006 Jeep Wrangler and 2009 Dodge Ram 150 to take credit for, as well as super cool Jeep concepts like the Jeep JT and Jeep J8 Sarge. Here's to hoping Fiat encourages - and pays for - them to give us their best. Hat tip to 13enS!


    Gallery: Chrysler Firepower Concept


    [Source: The Motor Report]

    REPORT: Chrysler christens Brandon Faurote as new chief designer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Autoblog Comparo: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon vs. Hummer H3T -

    Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, SUVs, Trucks/Pickups, HUMMER, Jeep


    Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited vs. Hummer H3T - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Last year, we compared the dirtside manners of the Hummer H2 and Toyota Land Cruiser. Both trucks did everything we asked of them, but at the end of the excursion we were left with another question begging to be answered: could the Hummer H3T stand up to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon? These cruiserweights live on a fatter part of the buying curve, and any time a Jeep is summoned to the ring, the other vehicle is inevitably the challenger. Even though the H3T is still relatively new to the world, it came time to find out if it was ready to stand up and fight for its place. Follow the jump to see how it held up.


    Gallery: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon vs. Hummer H3T


    Photos Copyright (C)2009 Jonathon Ramsey / Weblogs, Inc.

    Continue reading Autoblog Comparo: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon vs. Hummer H3T

    Autoblog Comparo: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon vs. Hummer H3T originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Future Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Fiat product plans revealed? -

    Filed under: Economy, Sedans/Saloons, SUVs, Plants/Manufacturing, Crossovers/CUVs, Hatchbacks, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Rumormill


    Alfa Romeo Kamal concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

    According to automotive consulting firm IHS Global Insight, the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep lineups are going to look drastically different over the next few years under Fiat control. No surprises there, but the report goes on the forecast which current Chrysler vehicles will be dropped and which ones will be transferred to new platforms. We've already heard that the next Alfa Romeo 169 sedan will be built atop Chrysler's LX platform in Ontario, Canada and that the Fiat 500 will be built ASAP in Toluca, Mexico, but that's only the beginning.

    If IHS is right, joining the 500 in Toluca will be the Jeep Panda, which, as you may have guessed, will be a version of the Fiat Panda wearing Jeep's trademark seven-slot grille. Furthermore, Alfa Romeo may get two new SUVs that would be built in Jeep factories in Jefferson, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio - one midsize 'ute called the GTX that's based on the WL platform that underpins the Jeep Grand Cherokee and a smaller one built on Fiat's C-EVO platform, which will also underpin the next Jeep Liberty. That leaves the unloved Jeep Compass and its somewhat more likable brother, the Patriot, to die slow and inglorious death.

    Fiat's C-EVO platform will also spawn the next-gen Dodge Journey, Chrysler Sebring (and presumably the Dodge Avenger if it survives past its current form), and Dodge Caliber. Moving downward in size a notch will (finally) be the Dodge Hornet, which will forgo Bad Chrysler's old deal with Nissan in order to share its Fiat 199 platform with the Alfa Romeo MiTo, both of which will be assembled in Belvidere, Illinois sometime in 2011. Thanks for the tip, Dad!


    Gallery: Alfa Romeo Kamal concept


    [Source: Global Insight]

    Future Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Fiat product plans revealed? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Dealership has five days to sell entire inventory -

    Filed under: Car Buying, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep



    The soon to be terminated 789 Chrysler dealerships have all of five days to sell thousands of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models, or else the damned dealers may have to eat their remaining inventory. When the termination letters went out on May 14, the pink-slipped dealers had 44,000 new cars and trucks on their lots, and there are still plenty of vehicles left to sell. Times are tough for the 789 closing Chrysler dealerships, but for customers looking to get into a new Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep, this may be the best time ever to get off the sidelines and buy.

    Virginia dealer Pohanka Chrysler-Dodge is having an "everything must go" sale to rid itself of its remaining models, and the deals are reportedly off the charts. The dealer's sales team already moved 80 models since the notices went out, leaving a substantial 40 vehicles to be sold off in less than five days. One woman, who was interviewed by CNN, received 40% off of the price of a well-appointed Dodge Nitro. The midsized SUV carried a $29,170 price tag, but she paid only $17,510. With only five days left to sell its remaining vehicles, dealer Ray O'Bryhim says he may have to discount vehicles even further to avoid losing big with unused inventory.

    Since Chrysler is in bankruptcy proceedings, it isn't obligated to buy back any leftover inventory, and the dealers aren't legally able to sell new Chrysler products without a franchise license, which they'll lose after their contracts expire in five days. Chrysler points out that since it hasn't produced vehicles since May 1, many dealers are hungry for inventory, and they've been buying vehicles from the soon to be closing retail stores.


    Gallery: Closing Chrysler dealer sale


    [Source: CNN]

    Dealership has five days to sell entire inventory originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • REPORT: Chrysler to send existing customers $1,000 certificate to stoke sales -

    Filed under: Car Buying, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep



    During a dealer web-cast, Chrysler announced plans to send certificates worth $1,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle to existing customers in an attempt to boost the automaker's sales during Chapter 11 reorganization. The certificates will be joined by a letter from Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli (if you get one, we want a copy), and will supposedly reach some nine million current Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners. We don't know when they'll start hitting mailboxes, but according to the Wall Street Journal, the deal will be good through the end of June.

    [Source: WSJ | Image: Scott Olson/Getty]

    REPORT: Chrysler to send existing customers $1,000 certificate to stoke sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 May 2009 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Group says Chrysler resale value slips 6% in week following bankruptcy filing -

    Filed under: Car Buying, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep, Earnings/Financials



    Tipping after Chrysler LLC filed for bankruptcy, the automaker's Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep branded vehicles are facing rapidly dwindling resale values according to a research group. In a report by the Automotive Leasing Guide, secondary values are down an average of 6% across the board for most three-year-old Chrysler vehicles.

    As an example, before the bankruptcy filing, a three-year old Jeep was worth 38.4% of its original sales price. After the announcement, Jeep values dropped to 32.4%. Dodge values went from 37.3% to 31.2% post filing, while Chrysler values, the lowest of the three initially (and nothing to really brag about anyway), dropped from 34.8% to a dismal 28.8%. In case you were wondering, three-year old Toyotas sell for about 45.5% of their original price.

    [Source: UPI]

    Group says Chrysler resale value slips 6% in week following bankruptcy filing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 May 2009 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The 2011 Jeep Phoenix... why not? -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Crossovers/CUVs, Hatchbacks, Jeep, Rendered Speculation


    2011 Jeep Phoenix - Click above for image gallery

    With Chrysler's proposed alliance with Fiat all but a done deal, people have begun turning their attention towards the Italian automaker's vehicle line up and creating a wish list of which ones they'd like to see for sale over here in the U.S. Thing is, those people should keep in mind that any Fiat making the long trek overseas may not be badged a Fiat when it arrives. Before any Fiat sets foot on these shores, it may be transformed into a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep model. And so we present you this, the 2011 Jeep Phoenix, a wish for what might be when Chrysler starts getting new vehicles from Fiat. The owner of this idea claims the Fiat Panda Cross 4x4 is an eminently suitable canvas on which to create a small, fuel efficient yet very capable Jeep. While never having driven the Panda ourselves, we've been hearing Europeans rave about it for some time. And for some reason, the Phoenix strikes us as less antithetical to the Jeep ethos than the Compass does. Check out the gallery below for more renderings and let us know if you think the Panda could cut it as a Jeep.


    Gallery: 2011 Jeep Phoenix


    [Source: Hubpages]

    The 2011 Jeep Phoenix... why not? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 May 2009 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Chrysler launches May incentives worth up to $6,000 -

    Filed under: Car Buying, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep



    Chrysler doesn't have time for assurance programs and payment protection plans. So unlike General Motors and Ford, the Auburn Hills-based automaker has launched a new incentive program for May that gives consumers back what they want most: money, and lots of it. Beginning today, Chrysler is offering $4,000 Consumer Cash on all 2009 model year Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. But that's not all, if you own a current vehicle from one of those three brands, you get an additional $1,000 off on most 2008 and 2009 models (Chrysler doesn't say which ones in its press release after the jump, though). But wait, there's more. Finance your vehicle through one of 1,500 credit unions participating in the "Invest in America" program and you get another $1,000 off. Break out the abacus and you'll see that a new Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle could come with a coupon worth up to $6,000 off. Chrysler says consumers have made it clear that the net purchase price of a vehicle is the most important factor in determining whether or not they're going to buy, so these new incentives that last through June 1st are designed to address that factor in a big, big way.

    [Source: Chrysler, Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images]

    Continue reading Chrysler launches May incentives worth up to $6,000

    Chrysler launches May incentives worth up to $6,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 May 2009 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Chrysler bankruptcy could delay 2010 updates, 2011 models -

    Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep


    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Click above for a high-res image gallery

    Chrysler's bankruptcy filing will undoubtedly affect every aspect of the automaker's short- and long-term endeavors, and not surprisingly, product isn't immune. While testifying in court, Chrysler's manufacturing chief, Frank Ewasyshyn, said the current plant shutdowns and the resulting effect on suppliers will delay Chrysler's 2010 product suite, primarily comprised of minor updates to existing models. While that's not a huge loss, any delay is bound to affect sales, particularly when Chrysler is struggling to maintain a positive public perception. Even worse, Ewasyshyn said that the plant and supplier issues could mean Chrysler's 2011 models could also suffer the same fate. Although he didn't outline exactly what models would be affected, it doesn't bode well for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee or the redesigned Chrysler 300C.


    Gallery: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee


    [Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]

    Chrysler bankruptcy could delay 2010 updates, 2011 models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 May 2009 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Future Classic: Jeep XJ Cherokee -

    Filed under: Time Warp, SUVs, Etc., Jeep


    Jeep XJ Cherokee - Click above for high-res image gallery

    It's easy to deride American Motors Corporation as mediocre to the point of failure. Legions of fans will argue vehemently that the last independent was a nimble innovator that consistently outflanked the competition with creative, clever products. In fact, the final vestiges of the company have just been worn away by the sands of the current decade, even though Chrysler hungrily swallowed up AMC for its Jeep property in 1987.

    Jeep's value is undeniable. Just as it was the crown jewel in AMC's portfolio, it's likely the most valuable asset Chrysler has right now, too. There's been further depth to the Jeep line virtually since the beginning, with offerings like the Willys Jeep Wagon, Jeepster, Cherokee/Wagoneer, and J-series pickups expanding options for buyers. While those vehicles all trended toward larger, more deluxe offerings, one Jeep vehicle helped start a movement that's still with us.


    Gallery: Jeep Cherokee Future Classic

    Continue reading Future Classic: Jeep XJ Cherokee

    Future Classic: Jeep XJ Cherokee originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Jeep recalling more than 47,000 Liberty, Commander, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler models -

    Filed under: SUVs, Recalls/TSBs, Safety, Chrysler, LLC., Jeep



    Chrysler is recalling over 47,000 models, including the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, and Wrangler four-door that may have reversed wiring on the driver's airbag controller, a defect that may inhibit the airbag's deployment. Additionally, the 2002 and 2003 Jeep Libertys sold in New England and much of the Midwest are susceptible to a loss of lubrication in their front ball joints due to salt. The remedy for both recalls is a trip to the dealer, who will inspect and make any necessary repairs. You can read the full press releases after the jump.

    [Source: NHTSA (Cherokee, Commander, Wrangler) & NHTSA (Liberty)]

    Continue reading Jeep recalling more than 47,000 Liberty, Commander, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler models

    Jeep recalling more than 47,000 Liberty, Commander, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler models originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Rendered Speculation: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 -

    Filed under: Sports/GTs, SUVs, Jeep, Rendered Speculation



    Our friends over at Jalopnik have what they claim is an official rendering of the next-generation 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. With the redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee already revealed under the brights lights of the New York Auto Show, it was only a matter of time before we received news of the high-performance version's fate.

    Aside from big wheels, a ram air scoop, rear spoiler and some subtle ground effects, the new GC SRT8 looks fairly restrained from the outside, but inside reportedly lies a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 producing between 505 and 525 horsepower and somewhere around 510 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle's all-wheel-drive system will also reportedly be heavily revised to handle all that power, which should make this new SRT8 SUV faster than its predecessors and one of if not the fastest SUV of all time.

    Being that Chrysler uses the same V8 in most SRT8 products, expect this one to find its way under the hood of the Challenger SRT8 and Charger SRT8, as well. You might be asking why Chrysler continues to keep the lights on in the SRT offices, especially after GM scuttled its High Performance Vehicles Operation. While the cash to make new SRT vehicles could certainly be used for other things, we applaud the Auburn Hills-based automaker's decision to further fund its high performance department. If anything, it shows there are men and women in the company who still passionate about building things other than minivans and Wranglers.

    UPDATE: We contacted Chrysler to confirm this rendering is indeed official and were told, "Definitely not ours." So consider the image and information above speculation until harder evidence surfaces.

    [Source: Jalopnik]

    Rendered Speculation: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Mopar Underground unveils concept Jeeps at Moab safari -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Tuners, SUVs, Jeep, Misc. Auto Shows


    Jeep Lower Forty concept by Mopar Underground - Click above for image gallery

    Every year, the off-road faithful gather for the annual Jeep Safari. This year's was held in the Moab Desert, held out of the limelight while all eyes - including Chrysler's and our own - were focused on the New York Auto Show. So while Jeep itself was unveiling the new Grand Cherokee, Chrysler's skunkworks division, Mopar Unlimited - the same crew responsible for most of the company's SEMA show cars - brought out a pair of concept trucks for its most hard-core enthusiasts.

    The first, called the Grand Canyon II, is based on the outgoing Grand Cherokee Overland, upgraded with some extra luxurious touches. Little information is available on that concept truck, but the real excitement factor was in the Jeep Lower Forty concept (above). Based on the Wrangler, the truck is immediately characterized by its oversized tires, which required a fair bit of hack-sawing of the bodywork by the Mopar crew but no suspension mods, leaving the center of gravity in tact while increasing the ground clearance. Under the hood lies a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with six-speed manual transmission, capped by a custom carbon-fiber hood and a windscreen cut down by 3 inches and raked back 10 degrees. The concept was painted a special shade of red called Red Eye No. 3.

    Unfortunately, there's little information available on either concept truck beyond what the team at Inside Line was able to get ahold of, which is a little surprising for a company steered by a guy named Press. So in the meantime we'll just have to suffice with these initial details and the low-res images in the gallery below.


    Gallery: Jeep Lower Forty concept by Mopar Underground


    [Source: Inside Line]

    Mopar Underground unveils concept Jeeps at Moab safari originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Chrysler's flexible new Pentastar V6 -

    Filed under: Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, FIAT

    While the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee wowed the crowds in New York, what lies beneath could be a key to Chrysler's recovery. The new 3.6-liter V6, called Pentastar after the company's five-pointed-star logo, replaces seven - count 'em, seven - of Chrysler's aging engines, and stands as the outcome of several years of development.

    The all-aluminum DOHC Pentastar V6, as applied in the new Jeep, offers a 33% increase in power and 11% improvement in the torque department over the engine it replaces, for a husky 280 horsepower and 260 lb-ft -- all while returning 11% better fuel economy and helping Chrysler trim its overall, range-wide CAFE emissions by two miles per gallon by 2015. But the key to the engine's success could be its flexibility: not only is it designed as a flex-fuel engine, burning either gasoline or E85 ethanol with no effect on either output or emissions (no mean feat in and of itself), but the new Pentastar will find its way into a wide variety of vehicles, including Chryslers, Dodges and Jeeps, but also Alfa Romeos. That ought to serve as an extra bargaining chip in the vital negotiations between Chrysler LLC and the Fiat Group. Under the pending reciprocal arrangement between Detroit and Turin, the Pentastar could end up motivating several new Alfas, including the replacements to the 159 and Brera, to name just two, while Chrysler reaps the rewards in the form of Fiat Powertrain Technologies' advanced fours. Follow the jump to read more about the new Pentastar V6 in the press release and click the image on the right for a high-res pic.

    [Source: Chrysler]

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    Chrysler's flexible new Pentastar V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • New York: Muscled-up 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will take the stairs, thank you -

    Filed under: New York Auto Show, SUVs, Jeep


    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee live reveal - Click above for high-res gallery

    First thing this morning at 12:01 am, we gave you a deep dive into the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and earlier we sneaked a few snapshots while the truck lazed about before its press conference. Now, we've just returned from Chrysler's press conference to bring you live shots of a polished silver example that climbed the stairs up to the stage here in New York's Javits Center.

    Shown here in this color live for the first time, we found that silver serves the Grand Cherokee's newfound contours and angles to very good effect - particularly the muscular door panels. This was also the first glimpse we had of the GC's new air suspension doing its thing, as it easily clambered up the stage steps at full off-road height (11.1-inches), before sinking to its lowest setting, where it looked for all the world like an impromptu low and mean SRT8 version.

    We also managed to be among the first inside the vehicle to bring you a few exclusive snapshots of the model's rich new orange-brown leather treatment. Click on the high-res gallery below to see the frame-by-frame climb and the interior for yourself.

    Gallery: New York: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee


    Photos Copyright (C)2009 Chris Paukert / Weblogs, Inc.

    New York: Muscled-up 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will take the stairs, thank you originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Archive for the 'JEEP' Category

    2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

    Friday, January 26th, 2007

    2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Detroit News Auto salon.

    2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

    2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

    Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: A ride for thrill-seekers

    By Warren Brown / The Washington Post

    I once traveled the Continental Divide Trail from Durango, Colo., to Chama, N.M.

    It was a challenging off-road trip in a Land Rover Range Rover. But this week’s test vehicle, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, would have handled the journey just as well at a substantially lower equipment cost.
     
    The Wrangler Rubicon is not for everyone, just as California’s Rubicon Trail, for which this Wrangler is named, isn’t for everyone.

    Off-road vehicles on the Rubicon Trail, about 12 miles from Loon Lake to Lake Tahoe, travel tortuous terrain, long regarded as the most difficult in North America for people who love pitting themselves and their four-wheel-drive machines against Mother Nature.

    It is an odd contest in which the only “victory” for man and machine is survival — leaving the trail with body and vehicle intact.

    If you are not a fan of off-road motoring excursions, if you are unwilling to accept risks in pursuit of the joys of such trips, you will never appreciate or understand vehicles such as the Wrangler Rubicon, the winner of 4 Wheel & Off-Road magazine’s 2007 4×4 of the Year award.

    It is a matter of culture, one distinctly different from daily urban life in which the primary concern of many drivers is miles per gallon. Out there on the Rubicon Trail, or along the high, narrow passes of the Continental Divide with its numerous rock-strewn and switchback roads, the major vehicle concern is prowess –the ability to keep rolling, however slowly or cautiously, over or around obstacles that could turn an outing into a lengthy hospital stay.

    It is of little use to ask why people choose such adventures. The fact is that they do it and enjoy it, as evidenced by the 400,000 who subscribe to 4 Wheel & Off-Road. The Wrangler Rubicon helps them to do it better — with more reliability and safety — than most other sport-utility models priced under $30,000.

    In that regard, the Wrangler Rubicon’s strengths constitute its primary weaknesses in routine city-suburban commuting, where it is least efficient, least comfortable and generally less than enjoyable.

    For example, consider the Wrangler Rubicon’s suspension system. It uses live axles front and rear. A live axle is one of two kinds of beam axles. Live axles contain drive shafts that transmit power to drive wheels. Another type of beam axle, a dead axle, transmits no power.

    Beam axles are simple, relatively inexpensive to install and usually tough. They are good for carrying heavy loads and taking the abuse generally encountered in off-road travel. They are lousy for pavement driving, where their ruggedness often translates to a brutally bumpy ride.

    I have driven the Wrangler Rubicon and other four-wheel-drive models in a number of off-road venues where I fell in love with their brawling personalities. But my assistant, Ria Manglapus, got the assignment to drive the Wrangler Rubicon in regular city-suburban commuting, during which she took a daily motorized beating.

    “It was so bumpy, it made me feel like I was driving in Manila,” said Ria, a native of the Philippines.

    She had other complaints: “There was a lot of play in the steering wheel,” which meant that handling at expressway speeds was sometimes dicey. “The headrests in the back seats are so big, they limit rearview vision.”

    Also, according to Ria, getting in and out of the Wrangler Rubicon wasn’t always easy.

    I almost felt sorry for her. But life is tough, and it’s historically tougher on assistants. But she got the final laugh. She handed me the bill for filling the Wrangler Rubicon’s 18.6-gallon tank with regular unleaded gasoline: $48.

    2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept

    Monday, January 22nd, 2007

    2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept. Detroit News

    2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept

    2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept

    Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Saturday, November 27th, 2004

    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Details info: Alternative names:

    Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 5d



    Sales Company:





    Available version:

    3.7 V6 aut.

    3.7 V6 4wd aut.

    4.7 V8 aut.

    4.7 V8 4wd aut.

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    Previous version:



    Variation:

    SUV 5d

    (2004 - )



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    Assembly Plants:

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    Jeep Liberty (Jeep Cherokee)

    Saturday, November 27th, 2004

    Jeep Liberty (Jeep Cherokee)
    Details info: Alternative names:

    Jeep Cherokee (Europe)



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    Available version:

    2.4 16v 4wd

    2.4 16v

    2.8 CRD 4wd

    2.8 CRD 4wd aut.

    2.8 CRD aut.

    3.7 V6 4wd aut.

    3.7 V6 aut.

    3.7 V6

    3.7 V6 4wd



    Previous version:



    Variation:

    SUV 5d

    (2004 - )



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    Popular mid-size SUV now boasts freshened exterior and interior design, not to mention the first turbo Common Rail Diesel engine offering in its class.



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    Jeep Wrangler

    Saturday, November 27th, 2004

    Jeep Wrangler
    Details info: Alternative names:

    Jeep TJ (Canada)

    Jeep MV (AAV - Egypt)

    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - LWB

    Sales Company:





    Available version:

    4.0 4WD aut.





    Previous version:



    Variation:



    Off-roader 3d

    (1996 - )

    Off-roader Cabrio

    (1996 - )

    Off-roader Cabrio

    (Unlimited - LWB)

    (2004 - )



    Info:

    In many ways, this is the ultimate Jeep, named after the “General Purpose” (“G.P.” designation in the American Army) transportation designed to mobilise troops around the fields of war. Like the Land Rover Defender, it has remained true to its roots and is unrefined, rough riding, but heaps of fun to own. Its off-road capabilities are legendary.

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