Concept vehicle premiered at 2002 Detroit Auto Show with 3.7L V6 engine. Production model debuted in 2006, assembled in Belvidere, Illinois. First generation featured four doors and softer hatchback styling. Received "Trail Rated" badge in 2011. Available in Sport, Latitude, and Limited trim levels
Compact SUV produced by Jeep from 2002 to 2007. Replaced discontinued Cherokee (XJ) as compact SUV. Designed by Bob Boniface in 1998. First Jeep with rack and pinion steering
Cherokee was rebranded Wagoneer with unique greenhouse design. Replaced Jeepster Commando as younger market alternative. First SUV with "sport utility vehicle" name
Jeep name originated from military slang for new recruits before 1940. First prototype created by Bantam Car Company in 1940. Willys-Overland won production contract in 1941, producing 640,000 vehicles. First Jeep-branded vehicles launched in 1945
Bantam was credited with inventing the original 1/4-ton jeep in 1940. The U.S. Army initially needed a lightweight, reconnaissance vehicle. The U.S. Army standardized truck production in 1939. The Army's procurement policy limited production to five payload classes
First introduced in 1992 as mid-sized successor to compact Cherokee and Wagoneer. Development started under AMC, continued after Chrysler acquisition in 1987. Concept 1 (1989) and Dodge ZJ (1990s) prototypes preceded production