Jeep 15658 225847943 2008-07-15T18:00:43Z CZmarlin 1606992 /* Current models */ Fix Wikilinks {{Otheruses}} {{Infobox Company |company_name = Jeep |company_slogan = Have fun out there. |company_logo = [[Image:Jeepnewlogo.PNG|border|200px|Jeep logo]] |company_type = Division of [[Chrysler]] (since 1987) |foundation = 1941 |location_city = [[Toledo, Ohio]] |location_country = [[United States|USA]] |key_people = |area_served = |industry = [[Automobile]] |products = Sport Utility vehicles |parent = [[Chrysler|Chrysler LLC]] |homepage = [http://www.jeep.com www.jeep.com] |footnotes = }} '''Jeep''' is an [[automobile]] [[marque]] (and registered trademark) of [[Chrysler]]. It is the oldest [[sport utility vehicle]] (SUV) brand, with [[Land Rover]] coming in a close second. The original vehicle which first appeared as the prototype [[Bantam GP|Bantam BRC]] became the primary light 4 wheel drive car of the US Army and allies during the World War II and postwar period. Many vehicles serving similar military and civilian roles have since been created by many nations. ==History== ===Origin of the term "jeep"=== There are many explanations of the origin of the word "jeep," which have proven difficult to verify. Probably the most popular notion holds that the vehicle bore the designation "GP" (for "Gov. Purposes" or "General Purpose"), which was phonetically slurred into the word ''jeep''. However, [[R. Lee Ermey]], on his television series ''[[Mail Call]]'', disputes this, saying that the vehicle was designed for specific duties, was never referred to as "General Purpose", and that the name may have been derived from Ford's nomenclature referring to the vehicle as GP (G for government-use, and P to designate its {{convert|80|in|mm|sing=on}} [[wheelbase]]). "GP" does appear in connection with the vehicle in the mode TM 9-803 manual, which describes the vehicle as a machine and the vehicle is designated a "GP" in TM 9-2800, Standard Motor Vehicles, [[September 1]], [[1949]], but whether the average jeep-driving [[GI (term)|GI]] would have been familiar with either of these manuals is open to debate. This account may confuse the jeep with the nickname of another series of vehicles with the GP designation. The [[Electro-Motive Diesel|Electro-Motive Division]] of [[General Motors]], a maker of [[railroad]] [[locomotives]], introduced its [[List of GM-EMD locomotives#Four-axle GP .22General Purpose.22 series|"General Purpose"]] line in 1949, using the GP tag. These locomotives are commonly referred to as Geeps, pronounced the same way as "Jeep." Many, including Ermey, suggest that soldiers at the time were so impressed with the new vehicles that they informally named it after [[Eugene the Jeep]], a cartoon character that "could go anywhere".<ref>[http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/more/372/ Wordorigins.org<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The term "jeep" was first commonly used during [[World War I]] (1914&ndash;1918) by soldiers as a slang word for new [[recruit]]s and for new unproven vehicles. This is according to a history of the vehicle for an issue of the U.S. Army magazine, ''[[Quartermaster Review]]'', which was written by Maj. E. P. Hogan. He went on to say that the slang word "jeep" had these definitions as late as the start of [[World War II]]. "Jeep" had been used as the name of a small tractor made by [[Moline]]. The term "jeep" would eventually be used as slang to refer to an airplane, a tractor used for hauling heavy equipment, and an [[autogyro]]. When the first models of the jeep came to [[Camp Holabird]] for tests, the vehicle did not have a name yet. Therefore the soldiers on the test project called it a jeep. Civilian engineers and test drivers who were at the camp during this time were not aware of the military slang term. They most likely were familiar with the character Eugene the Jeep and thought that Eugene was the origin of the name. The vehicle had many other nicknames at this time such as Peep (the term originally used in the Armored Force), Pygmy, and Blitz-Buggy, although because of the Eugene association, Jeep stuck in people's minds better than any other term. ''[[Words of the Fighting Forces]]'' by Clinton A. Sanders, a dictionary of military slang, published in 1942, in the library at [[The Pentagon]] gives this definition: :'''Jeep''': A four-wheel drive car of one-half to one-and-one-half ton capacity for reconnaissance or other army duty. A term applied to the bantam-cars, and occasionally to other motor vehicles (U.S.A.) in the Air Corps, the Link Trainer; in the armored forces, the ½ ton command car. Also referred to as "any small plane, helicopter, or gadget." Early in 1941, [[Willys-Overland]] demonstrated the vehicle's ability by having it drive up the [[U.S. Capitol]] steps, driven by Willy's test driver Irving "Red" Haussman, who had recently heard soldiers at [[Fort Holabird]] calling it a "jeep." When asked by syndicated columnist Katherine Hillyer for the ''[[Washington Daily News]]'' (or by a bystander, according to another account) what it was called, Irving answered, "It's a jeep." Katherine Hillyer's article was published on [[February 20]], [[1941]] around the nation and included a picture of the vehicle with the caption: :LAWMAKERS TAKE A RIDE- With Senator Meade, of New York, at the wheel, and Representative Thomas, of New Jersey, sitting beside him, one of the Army's new scout cars, known as "jeeps" or "quads," climbs up the Capitol steps in a demonstration yesterday. Soldiers in the rear seat for gunners were unperturbed. This exposure caused all other jeep references to fade, leaving the 4x4 truck with the name. [[Willys-Overland]] Inc. was later awarded the sole privilege of owning the name "Jeep" as registered [[trademark]], by extension, merely because it originally had offered the most powerful engine. ''(Compare "[[mayhem (crime)|mayhem]]" and "[[commando]]" for words which changed their main meanings because of readers misunderstanding newspaper accounts.)'' ===The origins of the vehicle: the first jeeps=== [[Image:bantam-jeep-1.jpg|thumb|Bantam BRC 40|right|Bantam BRC 40]] [[Image:WW2jeep.jpg|thumb|right|Dashboard of World War II era jeep.]] [[Image:CaastroValleyMay2008parade-016.jpg|thumb|]] The first jeep prototype (the [[Bantam GP|Bantam BRC]]) was built for the Department of the Army by [[American Austin Car Company|American Bantam]] in [[Butler, Pennsylvania]], followed by two other competing prototypes produced by Ford and Willys-Overland. The American Bantam Car Company actually built and designed the vehicle that first met the Army's criteria, but its engine did not meet the Army's [[torque]] requirements. Plus, the Army felt that the company was too small to supply the number needed and it allowed Willys and Ford to make second attempts on their designs after seeing Bantam's vehicle in action. Some people believe that Ford and Willys also had access to Bantam's technical paperwork. Quantities (1,500) of each of the three models were then extensively field tested. During the bidding process for 16,000 "jeeps," Willys-Overland offered the lowest bid and won the initial contract. Willys thus designed what would become the standardized jeep, designating it a model '''MB''' military vehicle and building it at their plant in [[Toledo, Ohio]]. Like American Bantam, Willys-Overland was a small company and, likewise, the military was concerned about their ability to produce large quantities of jeeps. The military was also concerned that Willys-Overland had only one manufacturing facility: something that would make the supply of jeeps more susceptible to sabotage or production stoppages. Based on these two concerns, the U.S. government required that jeeps also be built by the [[Ford Motor Company]], who designated the vehicle as model '''GPW''' ('''G''' = governmental vehicle, '''P''' showed the [[wheelbase]], and '''W''' = the Willys design). Willys and Ford, under the direction of [[Charles E. Sorensen]] (Vice-President of Ford during World War II), produced more than 600,000 jeeps containing their cost slightly above 300 dollars per unit, due to its mass-production system economy. Besides just being a "truck" the jeep was used for many other purposes. The jeep was widely copied around the world, including in [[France]] by [[Hotchkiss et Cie]] (after 1954, Hotchkiss manufactured Jeeps under license from Willys), and in [[Japan]] by [[Mitsubishi Motors]]. There were several versions created, including a [[railway]] jeep and an [[amphibious vehicle|amphibious]] jeep. As part of the war effort, Jeeps were also supplied to the Soviet [[Red Army]] during World War II.During the jeep's service in Korea the name was referred to as "Just Enough Essential Parts" by the troops due to the very basic design. In the United States military, the jeep has been supplanted by a number of vehicles (e.g. Ford's [[M151 MUTT]]) of which the latest is the [[High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle]] (HMMWV or "[[Humvee]]"). =====The M715===== [[Image:M715.jpg|thumb|left|Jeep M715]] In 1965, Jeep developed the [[M715]] 1.25 ton army truck, which served extensively in Vietnam. Today it serves other countries, and is still being produced by [[Kia]] under license. ==The Jeep marque== The marque has gone through many owners, starting in 1941 with [[Willys]], which produced the first [[Jeep CJ|Civilian Jeep (CJ)]]. Willys was sold to [[Kaiser (automobile)|Kaiser]] in 1953, which became [[Kaiser Jeep|Kaiser-Jeep]] in 1963. [[American Motors Corporation|American Motors]] (AMC) purchased Kaiser’s money-losing Jeep operations in 1970. The utility vehicles complemented AMC’s passenger car business by sharing components, achieving volume efficiencies, as well as capitalizing on Jeep’s international and government markets. The French automaker [[Renault]] began investing in AMC in 1979. However, by 1987, the automobile markets had changed and even Renault itself was experiencing financial troubles. At the same time, [[Chrysler Corporation]] wanted to capture the Jeep brand, as well as other assets of AMC. Chrysler bought out AMC in 1987, shortly after the [[Jeep CJ]] was replaced with the AMC-designed [[Jeep Wrangler]] or YJ. Chrysler merged with [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1998 to form [[DaimlerChrysler]]. DaimlerChrysler eventually sold most of their interest in Chrysler to a [[private equity]] company in 2007. Chrysler and the Jeep division now operate under the name Chrysler Holding LLC. [[Toledo, Ohio]] has been the headquarters of the Jeep marque since its inception, and the city has always been proud of this heritage. Although no longer produced in the same [[factory]] as the [[World War II]] originals, two streets in the vicinity of the old plant are named Willys Parkway and Jeep Parkway. American Motors set up the first automobile-manufacturing [[joint venture]] in the [[People's Republic of China]] on [[January 15]], [[1984]] <ref>Mann, Jim. (1997). Beijing Jeep: A Case Study of Western Business in China. Westview Press. ISBN 0-8133-3327-X.</ref>. The result was Beijing Jeep Corporation, Ltd., in partnership with Beijing Automobile Industry Corporation, to produce the [[Jeep Cherokee (XJ)]] in [[Beijing]]. Manufacture continued after Chrysler's buyout of AMC. This joint venture is now part of DaimlerChrysler and DaimlerChrysler China Invest Corporation. The original 1984 XJ model was updated and called the "Jeep 2500" toward the end of its production that ended after 2005.<ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2007/gb2007112_737100.htm Dunne, Timothy. "Can Chrysler Rebound in China?" Business Week, November 2, 2007]. Retrieved on [[January 22]] [[2008]].</ref> Jeep vehicles have "model designations" in addition to their common names. Nearly every civilian Jeep until the mid-2000s has an 'xJ' designation, though not all are as well-known as the classic [[Jeep CJ|CJ]]. Chrysler has now changed to an "xK" designation. A division of [[Chrysler|Chrysler Holdings]], the most recent successor company to Willys, now holds trademark status on the name "Jeep" and the distinctive 7-slot front grille design. The original 9-slot grille associated with all WW2 jeeps was designed by Ford for their GPW, and because it weighed less than the original "Slat Grille" of Willys, (an arrangement of flat bars) was incorporated into the "standardized jeep" design. =====AM General===== The history of the [[Humvee]] has ties with Jeep. In 1971, Jeep's Defense and Government Products Division was turned into AM General, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Motors Corporation, which also owned Jeep. In 1979, while still owned by American Motors, AM General began the first steps toward designing the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. AM General also continued manufacturing the DJ, which Jeep created in 1953. ==Off-Road abilities== {{Expand|section|date=November 2007}} [[Image:Rockcrawling.JPG|thumb|right|Jeep Wrangler; note the solid front axle.]] Jeeps have always been known for their abilities off-road, and their popularity endures<ref>[http://news.top100.biz/shopping/Toledo-built-Jeeps-sales-results-abroad-mirror-those-in-North-American-market/ Toledo-built Jeeps' sales results abroad mirror those in North American market<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Today, the [[Jeep Wrangler|Wrangler]] is the only light-duty vehicle offered in North America with solid axles front and rear. These axles are known for their durability due to their overall strength and lack of rubber boots to get torn on twigs and rocks. Solid-axled vehicles also generally articulate better, especially when traversing ruts. Even the two wheel drive models are equipped with "solid" axles in the front. Another plus of solid axle vehicles is they tend to be easier and cheaper to "lift." This "lifting" increases the distance between the center of the axle hub and chassis of the vehicle. By increasing this distance, larger tires can be installed, which will increase the ground clearance of the Jeep, allowing it to traverse even larger and more difficult obstacles. Jeep is also known as a symbol of freedom because of the capacity of going almost everywhere. Many people equip theirs with roll-bars, extra lights, and maybe a [[winch]] to pull the vehicle out from the mud or sand when stuck. Useful features of the smaller Jeeps are their short wheelbases, narrow frames, and great approach, breakover, and departure angles, allowing them to fit places where full - sized trucks could never go. ==Jeep events== ===The Jeep Jamboree=== Jamborees are two-day off-road events held throughout the year in which Jeep owners can bring their friends and families to meet other Jeepers, tour scenic trails, and test the limits of their vehicles. Any Jeep with a low-range transfer case is allowed, although [[Jeep SJ|Full Size Jeeps]] require prior approval. Only registered participants are allowed to take part in the trail rides and activities; no spectators are allowed. Participants can choose to camp at a local campground, stay in a motel, or find other lodging. The day starts off with breakfast, followed by a general meeting that discusses the trail of the day, as well as the driving techniques required. The trail run is concluded by sundown. Thirty Jamborees are planned for 2008. ===Camp Jeep=== Camp Jeep is an annual, three-day, multi-activity oriented event which includes mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, tubing, arts and crafts, and performances by top bands. Children are encouraged to participate as much as adults (events permitting). Man-made obstacle courses are also offered, as well as trail rides (although the latter must be reserved in advance). "Jeep 101" courses are offered for people just getting started in the off-road world, with experienced guides demonstrating proper driving techniques and the vehicles' 4x4 systems. There is no actual camping at Camp Jeep; participants may camp locally or stay at a motel. ===Jeep related words=== ====Jeeping==== Jeeping is a popular verb used to describe the action and effect of driving a Jeep (mostly on difficult terrain), which was created to differentiate off-roading from street-driving.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} ====Jeepers==== Jeeper is a popular name given to someone who owns and "drives" a Jeep off-road; a Jeep enthusiast.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} ==Jeep model list== {{Jeep}} ===Historical models=== Historical Jeep models: *1940 [[Bantam Pilot]]- Prototype *1940 [[Bantam BRC-60]]- Prototype *1940 [[Willys Quad]]- Prototype *1940 [[Ford Pygmy]]- Prototype *1940 [[Budd Ford]]- Prototype *1941 [[Ford GP]] *1941 [[Willys MA]] *1941 [[Bantam BRC-40]] *1942 [[Willys MB|Willys MB (slat grille)]] [[Image:Wiki Jeep 5.jpg|thumb|Willys jeep|right|World War II era Willys jeep]] *1942-1945 [[Willys MB|Willys MB (stamped grille)]] *1942-1945 [[Ford GPW]] [[Image:JeepVWM.jpg|thumb|right|World War II era jeep built by Ford, using the Willys-Overland design]] *1942-1943 [[Ford GPA]] *1944 [[Willys MLW-1]]- Prototype (Never Finished) *1944 [[Willys MLW-2]]- Prototype *1944 [[Agrijeep CJ-1]] *1944-1945 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-2|CJ-2]] *1945-1949 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-2A|CJ-2A]] *1946-1965 [[Willys Jeep Wagon]] *1947-1965 [[Willys Jeep Truck]] *1948-1950 [[Jeep Jeepster#VJ|VJ]] — Willys Jeepster *1949-1953 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-3A|CJ-3A]] *1950 [[CJ-V35]] *1950-1955 [[M-38 (MC)]] *1950 [[X-98]]- Prototype *1950 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-4|CJ-4]]- Prototype *1950 [[CJ-4M]]- Prototype *1950 [[CJ-4MA]]- Prototypes *1952-1957 [[M38A1 (MD)]] *1952-1957 [[M38A1C]] *1953-1963 M170 *1953-1968 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-3B|CJ-3B]] *1953 [[BC Bobcat]]- Prototype *1954-1983 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-5|CJ-5]] ** 1961-1963 Tuxedo Park Mark III ** 1969 Camper ** 1969 462 ** 1970 Renegade I ** 1971 Renegade II ** 1972-1983 Renegade Models ** 1973 Super Jeep ** 1977-1983 Golden Eagle ** 1977 Golden Eagle California Edition - limited production that were only available through California AMC Dealerships ** 1979 Silver Anniversary CJ-5 Limited Edition - estimated that perhaps only 1,000 were ever built *1955 [[USAF DJ]] *1955 [[M38A1D]] *1955-1975 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-6|CJ-6]] *1955-1964 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-3A|DJ-3A]] ** Surrey Gala Package *1955-1968 CJ-3B Long- Spain *1956-1965 [[Jeep Forward Control]] **[[Jeep Forward Control#FC-150|FC-150]] **[[Jeep Forward Control#FC-160|FC-160]]- Spain, India **[[Jeep Forward Control#FC-170|FC-170]] **[[Jeep Forward Control#Military variations|M676]] **[[Jeep Forward Control#Military variations|M677]] **[[Jeep Forward Control#Military variations|M678]] **[[Jeep Forward Control#Military variations|M679]] *1959-1978 [[M151 MUTT]] ** [[M151A1]] ** [[M151A1C]] ** [[M151A2]] ** [[M718]] Ambulance ** [[M718A1]] Ambulance ** [[M825]] *1960-1968 [[Jeep M606]] *1960-1977 [[Jeep Rural]]- Brazil *1961-1975 [[Jeep FJ|Fleetvan]] **[[Jeep FJ|FJ-3]] **[[Jeep FJ|FJ-3A]] **[[FJ-6]] **[[FJ-6A]] **[[FJ-8]] **[[FJ-9]] *1963-1983 [[Jeep SJ|SJ]] [[Jeep Wagoneer|Wagoneer]] *1963-1986 [[J-Series]] **[[Jeep Gladiator]] **[[Jeep Honcho]] *1964-1967 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-5A and CJ-6A|CJ-5A/CJ-6A Tuxedo Park]] *1965-1975 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5 and DJ-6|DJ-5]] *1965-1973 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5 and DJ-6|DJ-6]] *1966-1969 [[Jeep SJ|SJ]] [[Jeep Wagoneer|Super Wagoneer]] *1966-1971 [[Jeep Jeepster#C101|C101]]- Jeepster Commando *1972-1973 [[Jeep Jeepster#C104|C104]]— Jeep Commando *1974-1983 [[Jeep SJ|SJ]] [[Jeep Cherokee (SJ)|Cherokee]] [[Image:Chersjaction.JPG|thumb|right|1974 Cherokee S in action.]] ** S ** Limited ** Classic ** Chief ** Sport ** Pioneer ** Laredo *1967-1975 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ-5A]] *1970-1972 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ-5B]] *1973-1974 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ-5C]] *1975-1976 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ-5D]] *1976 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ- 5E]] ''Electruck'' *1976-1986 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-7|CJ-7]] ** 1982 — Jamboree Limited Edition (2500 examples) *1977-1978 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ-5F]] *1979 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ-5G]] *1979 — CJ-5 Silver Anniversary Limited Edition - estimated that perhaps only 1000 were built) *1981-1985 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-8|CJ-8]] Scrambler [[Image:Josh_Miller_Jeep_Scrambler.jpg‎|right|thumb|200px|1982 Jeep Scrambler]] *1981-1985 [[Jeep CJ#CJ-10|CJ-10]] *1982 [[Jeep DJ#DJ-5A through DJ-5L|DJ- 5L]] *1984-1991 SJ [[Jeep Grand Wagoneer]] ** 1991 Final Edition *1984-2001 [[Jeep Cherokee#XJ|XJ]] [[Jeep Cherokee (XJ)|Cherokee]] ** 1984-2001 — Base "SE" ** 1984-1988 — Chief ** 1984-1990 — Pioneer ** 1985-1992 — Laredo ** 1987-1992/1998-2001 — Limited ** 1988-2001 — Sport ** 1991-1992 — Briarwood ** 1993-1997 — Country ** 1996-2001 — Classic *1984-1990 [[Jeep Cherokee#XJ|XJ]] [[Jeep Wagoneer|Wagoneer]] ** 1984-1985 — Broughwood ** 1984-1990 — Limited *1986-1992 [[Jeep Comanche#MJ|MJ]] Comanche ** 1986 — Custom ** 1986 — X ** 1986 — XLS ** 1987-1992 — Base SE ** 1987-1990 — Chief ** 1987-1992 — Laredo ** 1987-1990 — Pioneer ** 1987-1992 — SporTruck ** 1987-1992 — Eliminator *1987-1995 Wrangler [[Jeep Wrangler#YJ|YJ]] **1991-1993 Renegade **1988-1995 Wrangler Long- Venezuela *1993-1998 [[Jeep Grand Cherokee#ZJ|ZJ]] Grand Cherokee [[Image:96-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee.jpg|thumb|200px|right|First generation ZJ]] [[Image:JeepZJGrandCherokeeLaredo.JPG|thumb|200px|right|1994 ZJ Laredo Model]] ** 1993–1995 – Base SE ** 1993–1998 – Laredo ** 1993–1998 – Limited ** 1995–1997 – Orvis "Limited Edition" ** 1997–1998 – TSi ** 1998 - 5.9 Limited *1993 ZJ [[Jeep Grand Wagoneer]] *1997-2006 Wrangler [[Jeep Wrangler#TJ|TJ]] [[Image:97JeepWranglerTJ.JPG|thumb|right|1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ]] ** 2002 TJ ** 2003 TJ Rubicon ** 2004 TJ Unlimited ** 2004-2005 - Willys Edition (2004-1997 made, 2005-2001 made) ** 2004 — [[Columbia Sportswear|Columbia Edition]] *1999-2004 [[Jeep Grand Cherokee#WJ|WJ]] Grand Cherokee ** 2002–2003 — Sport ** 2002–2004 — Special edition ** 2002–2004 — Overland ** 2004 — [[Columbia Sportswear|Columbia Edition]] *2002-2007 [[Jeep_Liberty|KJ]] Liberty **Sport **Limited **Renegade **2003 Freedom Edition **2004 [[Columbia Sportswear|Columbia Edition]] ===Current models=== The Jeep brand currently produces six models: * '''[[Jeep Wrangler]]''' ** '''[[Jeep Wrangler#JK|JK]]''' — The current version of the Wrangler, released as a 2007 model. ** '''[[Jeep Wrangler#JKL|JK]]''' — The long wheelbase, 4-door version of the 2007 Wrangler. * '''[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]''' — Large family-oriented [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]. ** '''[[Jeep Grand Cherokee#WK|WK]]''' — The newest Grand Cherokee, 2005-present ("WK" is the designator for the new Grand Cherokee, it is one of the few non-J-designated Jeeps). ** 2005–present – '''Laredo''' ** 2005–present – '''Limited''' ** 2006–present – '''Overland''' ** 2006–present – '''[[#SRT-8|SRT-8]]''' * '''[[Jeep Liberty]]''' — '''KK''' — A small [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] (replaced the ''Cherokee'' and kept the name outside North America). * '''[[Jeep Commander]]''' — '''XK''' — A seven passenger [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]. * '''[[Jeep Compass]]''' — A small [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]] based on the [[Dodge Caliber]]. * '''[[Jeep Patriot]]''' — A small [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]] based on the [[Dodge Caliber]]. ===Concept vehicles=== * 1958 [[DJ-3A Pickup]] * 1970 [[XJ001]] * 1970 [[XJ002]] * 1971 [[Jeep Cowboy]] * 1977 [[Jeep II]] * 1986 [[Cherokee Targa]] * 1987 [[Comanche Thunderchief]] * 1989 [[Jeep Rubicon Wrangler]] * 1990 [[Jeep JJ]] * 1990 [[Jeep Freedom]] * 1991 [[Jeep Wagoneer 2000]] * 1992 [[Jeep Concept 1]] * 1993 [[Jeep Ecco]] * 1997 [[Jeep Cherokee Casablanca]] * 1997 [[Jeep Wrangler Ultimate Rescue]] * 1997 [[Fender Jeep Wrangler]] * 1997 [[Jeep Dakar]] * 1997 [[Jeep Icon]] * 1999 [[Jeep Journey]] * 1999 [[Jeep Jeepster Concept]] * 2000 [[Jeep Cherokee Total Exposure]] * 2000 [[Jeep Varsity]] * 2000 [[Jeep Commander Concept]] * 2000 [[Jeep Willys]] * 2001 [[Jeep Willys 2]] * 2002 [[Jeep Wrangler Tabasco]] * 2002 [[Jeep Wrangler Patriot]] * 2002 [[Jeep Wrangler Mountain Biker]] *2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) Concierge * 2004 [[Jeep Treo]] * 2004 [[Jeep Rescue]] * 2004 [[Jeep Liberator CRD]] * 2005 [[Jeep Hurricane]] * 2005 [[Jeep Gladiator Concept]] * 2005 [[Jeep Aggressor (the Rezo)]] * 2007 [[Jeep Trailhawk]] *2008 Jeep Renegade ===Special vehicles=== * 1936 [[Oscar-Mayer Wienermobile]] == Jeeps around the world == Jeeps have been built and/or assembled around the world by various companies.<ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World.html Jeeps Around the World on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Argentina - IKA Jeeps 1956-current; now owned by Chrysler <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Argentina.html Jeeps in Argentina on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Australia - Willys Motors Australia - 1940s-1980s <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Australia.html Jeeps in Australia on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Belgium - [[Image:troller.jpg|thumb|right| The Troller T4]] * Brazil - Willys Overland do Brasil, purchased by Ford to become Ford do Brasil - 1957-1985 <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Brasil.html Jeeps in Brasil on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the [[Troller]] T4 is a fiberglass Jeep version built in Brazil. Troller was purchased by Ford do Brasil in 2007. * Canada - Kaiser Jeep - 1959-1969<ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/Canada/CanadaKaiser.html Kaiser Jeep in Canada 1959-69 on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * China - Beijing Jeep Corporation - 1983 to present as [[Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive]] * Colombia - Willys Colombia - at least until 1999 <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Colombia.html Jeeps in Colombia on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Egypt - * France - [[Hotchkiss et Cie|Hotchkiss]] and [[Auverland]] - 1952-1962 <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/France.html Jeeps in France on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * India - [[Mahindra & Mahindra Limited]] - 1960s-current <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/India.html Mahindra Jeeps on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Israel - [[Automotive Industries]] which produces the [[AIL Storm]] (Sufa) series of [[Jeep Wrangler]]-derivatives * Italy - 1950s <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Italy.html Jeeps in Italy on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Japan - Mitsubishi Jeeps - 1953-1998 <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Japan.html Jeeps in Japan on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Korea - [[Asia Motors, Ltd]] and [[SsangYong Motor Company]]. (don't use Jeep name) - 1980s-current <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Korea.html Jeeps in Korea on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Mexico - VAM Jeeps - 1946-1987 <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Mexico.html Jeeps in Mexico on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Netherlands - Nederlandse Kaiser-Frazer - 1954-1990s <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/NEKAF.html Jeeps in the Netherlands on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Philippines - [[Jeepney]]s <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Philippines.html Jeepneys of the Philippines on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>; MD Juan [[Willys MB]].<ref>[http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gv2YSHd1cglmC-_4BZGymtU4jL8A Afp.google.com, Philippine firm brings old WWII jeeps back to life]</ref>; "E-jeepneys" or [[minibuses]], [[LSV]] ([[low-speed vehicles]]) which uses [[electricity]].<ref>[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/216052,electric-minibuses-start-commercial-operations-in-philippines.html earthtimes.org, Electric minibuses start commercial operations in Philippines]</ref><ref>[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=police1_june30_2008 manilastandardtoday.com, Enforcers to drive E-jeeps]</ref> * Portugal - Bravia - 1960s-1980s * Spain - [[VIASA]], later sold to [[Nissan]] - 1960-1990s <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Spain.html Jeeps in Spain on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Turkey - Tuzla - 1954-1970s <ref>[http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/TurkeyTuzla.html Jeeps in Turkey on The CJ3B Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==See also== * [[AMC/Jeep Transmissions]] * [[American Motors]] * [[Jeep four wheel drive systems]] * [[Jeep trail]] * [[Jeepney]] * [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] and [[Compact SUV]] * [[Willys]] * [[Yipao|Jeep parade]] == References == *''Jeep'', written by Jim Allen, published in 2001 by MBI Publishing Company *''Standard catalog of JEEP'', written by Patrick Foster, published in 2003 by Krause Publications ==Footnotes== {{reflist}} ==External links== === Official sites === * [http://www.jeep.com/ Jeep Brand Official Web Site] * [http://www.jeep.com.au/ Jeep Australia Official Web Site] * [http://www.jeep.ca/ Jeep Canada Official Web Site] * [http://www.chrysler.com/ Chrysler LLC Official Web Site] * [http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/ DaimlerChrysler Official Web Site] * [http://www.jeep.co.uk/ Jeep Brand Official UK Web Site] {{Chrysler Holding LLC}} {{DaimlerChrysler}} [[Category:Jeep|*]] [[Category:American Motors]] [[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States]] [[Category:Chrysler]] [[Category:Off-road vehicles]] [[Category:Industrial design examples]] [[Category:Genericized trademarks]] [[ca:Jeep]] [[cs:Jeep]] [[da:Jeep]] [[de:Jeep]] [[es:Jeep]] [[eo:Ĵipo]] [[fa:جیپ]] [[fr:Jeep]] [[id:Jeep]] [[it:Jeep]] [[he:ג'יפ]] [[lt:Jeep]] [[nl:Jeep]] [[ja:ジープ]] [[no:Jeep]] [[pl:Jeep]] [[pt:Jeep]] [[ru:Jeep]] [[sk:Jeep]] [[sr:Џип]] [[fi:Jeep]] [[sv:Jeep]] [[tr:Jeep]] [[uk:Jeep]] [[zh:吉普汽車]]