I remember when I first got my Jeep, other Jeep drivers would randomly honk at me and wave. I always wondered what the heck they were doing. Well, apparently owning a Jeep is like being in a huge club. It does not seem to happen anymore much, but it was really strange.
Some people could careless if they are in the club, they like the uniqueness of these American classics. They became a huge part of the military during the Second World War and became a huge favorite of the G.I.s when they came home. 70 years later, Chrysler is still pumping the Jeep brand and they are popular as ever. Here is a look at the 2010 line-up:
The 2010 Jeep Commander
The Commander with the big V8 engine is going to come in at 13/19. The more efficient V6 gets a respectable 15 in the city and 20 on the highway.
2010 Chrysler Jeep Compass
5 speed MT rates 23 city and 28 on the freeway 5 speed AT gets 21 in the city and 25 on the highway
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The V6 comes in a 16/21 with an automatic. The Grand Cherokee features two V8 models: one with the Multi-Displacement System gets 13/19 and the regular HEMI gets 11/14.
Chrysler's 2010 Jeep Liberty
16 miles in the city and 22 on the highway is what the EPA is rating Chrysler's Jeep Liberty at for 2010.
2010 Jeep Patriot
3 engine modes: 5 speed manual gets 23/28; Automatic comes in at 21/25 and the smaller 2L engine gets 23/27.
The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler
This Jeep comes in a 6 cylinder only. Whether you get the automatic or standard transmission, the EPA rates this vehicles at 15/19.
The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
This better equipped Wrangler has a V6 and comes with a 15/20 rating whether you get the automatic or manual transmission.
I want the best fuel efficiency from my Jeep. Any tips?
a) Drive in 2 wheel drive as much as possible. Driving in 4 wheel drive when you don't have too will kill your mileage rating.
b) Chose the smaller engine option
c) Try not running the air in your Jeep. You have probably heard this, but he air conditioning is about ass big a gas sucker that you have in your Jeep. If you can go without it, it may save you a few bucks.