Jeep Overview

The very word “Jeep” actually gives us the thought of that masculine vehicle that has drawn the attention of people all over the world.  The rough and tough look of the jeep has always been a matter of thrill and excitement to all. The first model of the Cherokee Jeep consisted of two doors and a flip out part at the back of the vehicle.  But now with the launch of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the year 2011, actually is a good example of luxury jeeps.
The Grand Cherokee made its way to the roads in the 2012 North American International Auto Show which took place in Detroit. The head lamps of this model are sleeker and have the option for corner lighting. The latest three spoke steering wheel, the well arranged center stack and the latest shift box selector are the updates of the vehicle which makes it more unique.
The new face of the old seventies has actually conquered the minds of people through its external beauty, internal designs and moreover the great performance. You can find the standard model with 3.6 liter with a V-6 engine. The optional feature with 5.7 liter “HEMI” V-8 engine is also available for you. This new model of Cherokee has an 8 speed automatic transmission to conquer you altogether.
One of the catchy features of this jeep model is the third engine choice with a 3.0 liter 6 cylinder diesel. The power of the vehicle is 240 horse power and 420 foot pounds of torque. You will get a 21 mpg in a busy town and over 30 mpg on the highway roads. For more ease in driving, the vehicle is equipped with paddle shifters and an eight speed automatic transmission too. So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and be the king on the road!

The 61.8 percent increase in Jeep sales in Europe is credited to its strengthened dealer network resulting from its integration with the Fiat Group. It is predicted that if the trend continues,

Jeep brand can become the best import brand in Europe.
The Jeep brand’s current production models are the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep Liberty, the Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass. Sales for 2011 were 122,460 for the Jeep Wrangler, 127,744 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 66,684 for the Jeep Liberty, 47,700 for the Jeep Compass and 54,647 for the Jeep Patriot.
The Jeep Compass and the Patriot did not perform as well in the market. Both model’s sales for the first six months registered minus 15% and 4% respectively over the same period in the previous year. The 2012 Compass is priced at MSRP $19,295 to $26,205 depending on the options, with the local dealer deciding the final price. The Jeep Patriot is considered by reviewers as one of the most car-like off-road SUVs, and it is ranked 20th out of 21 among the list of “Affordable Compact SUVs” with a MSRP of $15,995-$25,330, again depending on the options and the local dealer determining the final price.

Jeep brand June sales are reported to be up by 23%, with the Wrangler recording its third all-time monthly sales record during the last 12 months with 14,461 units sold, an improvement of 28% over the previous year. The best seller Cherokee sold 12,506 units which is its best June sales in the last seven years, and a of 39% increase over the previous year. The Jeep Liberty recorded its best month this year with sales up by 50% over the previous year, and its best June record since 2007. Some quarters attribute the Wrangler’s popularity to its being the only remaining American utility vehicle with a manual transmission. The Grand Cherokee on the other hand is a consistent top performer in “Car of the Year” competitions. New cool look.
This is the 6th month in a row that the Jeep brand has reported sales increases for the year. January sales were up by 37%, February by 30%, March by 34%, April by 19% and May by 24% compared with the same months a year ago.
Jeep brand sales worldwide grew up by 41% and 44% in the U.S. in 2011. The highest growth were registered in Europe, where sales have grown by 124% in Germany, by 117.6% in Italy, by 71.7% in France, by 21.2% in Spain and by 18% in the UK. It should be noted that the increased sales in Spain and the UK were recorded while the two countries were experiencing economic difficulties.

Mopar and Jeep in Michigan took off the wraps of the six vehicles that were Moab-bound on Tuesday. This has showcased concepts like the Jeep Wrangler Traildozer and Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.

While the 6 vehicles are expected to turn many heads on to the  Easter Jeep Safari, the popular vehicle brand Chrysler has also declared that it will go to its way revving up with  Mopar with some kind of new division for off-road which are charged with improving and developing authentic accessories and parts for jeeps.

According to the company, each of the parts of the accessories will be made and designed and will offer a good quality and built as well. They are all tested so that they will be able to meet all jeep requirements and specifications. This will also fulfill the requirements of the jeep brand, particularly for the 4 x 4’s capability, versatility, and craftsmanship.

Jeep also stressed out that the Trailhawk’s concept goal is to come up with a visual impact. Trailhawk simply comes with Stone White, Red, and Mineral Gray exterior. It is also inspired with hood appliques in matte black that are responsible for cutting the glares that usually take place during technical and off the road maneuvers.

According to Chrysler, the Wrangler Traildozer is specifically designed with a concept that will match the toughest trails of Moab. This concept seems like to be the remake or the spun version of the 2012 Dozer Yellow Jeep Rubicon Wrangler that is also shod with thirty-seven-inch tires. In addition, this also comes with a 470hp that is bolt-in, a 6.8 L Hemi V-8 engine that is connected to a 238 Getrag 6-speed manually operated transmission. 

This jeep also comes with a 3.5 suspension lift, rear bumpers, Mopar premium for its rear and front guards for its corners including a Warn/Mopar Cti Winch 9.5.

The Jeep J12 on the other hand is considered as Mopar JK8’s extended version while the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache was created as a response to the many people asking for V8 powered jeeps.

On the other hand, Jeep Mighty FC Concept is a great nod for the Jeep Forward Control that became popular and debuted sometime in 1956. The designers made use of Wrangler 2012 Rubicon as the jeep’s base.

And lastly, the “The 2012 Mopar Accessorized” is considered as a rolling ad for the bin for the Mopar’s parts. It comes with two inches lift kit for performance, all-time weather mats, rock rails, and several goodies.

The Jeep brand’s legacy started during the Second World War with the military off-road vehicle Willys-Overland. Now owned by Chrysler, Jeep is slowly making a huge comeback out of the ashes of its bankruptcy in 2009. Optimism is high while Jeep sales are up by 30 percent this year compared to the brand’s performance in the same quarter last year. Last month has been tagged as the trade name’s 22nd consecutive month of sales gains.
The brand with the iconic seven vertical slots grille has since expanded its models into SUVs and CUVs and all of the five Jeep models posted double digit sales increases last month. On top of the list is the all-time favorite Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 47% boost in sales. Television’s most respected car show series MotorWeek has awarded the Grand Cherokee with the Driver‚  Choice Award Best Large Utility just last month. Another Jeep model, the Wrangler, won the Total Cost of Ownership Award for mid-sized sports utility vehicles from Kelley Blue Book, the most trusted source of car valuation.
In February 2011, Jeeps sales was pegged at 28,619 units while this year same month, sales peaked at 37,312 showing that whopping 30 percent increase in sales. The brand’s popularity has earned another boost as its Facebook site has hit two million fans becoming the first ever US auto brand to ever reach the two million mark. Its closest rival has only 700,000 fans. According to Mike Manly, President and CEO of the Jeep Brand, this amazing feat is a manifestation of the vehicle owners  unique culture and sense of passion and community.
Plans to upgrade the look of the Grand Cherokee is underway and the company intends to parade the latest enhanced model to the state that awarded the Grand Cherokee as its official SUV, the wonderful state of Texas. A sneak preview showed that the enhanced model will feature a chrome front end and black gloss wheels. Described as ‘ edgy and aggressive, the Grand Cherokee promises to be an entirely new appearance, totally different from the Grand Cherokee that we see today. A brilliant black prototype of the new Grand Cherokee model first appeared at the Houston Auto Show and a cherry red variant was shown at the Washington Auto Show. Aside from the platinum chrome grille set, the new model has leather-trimmed seats and leather-wrapped steering wheels. The front seats are also heated.