How do you choose the best Jeep SUV for your needs?

Many people are starting to understand what long-time Jeep fans have known all along. According to IHS Markit consumer data, more people switched to the Jeep than to any other brand in the last two years.

An award-winning lineup, including the perfect SUV for you!
You really can’t go wrong with a Jeep, especially in Michigan! These tough SUVs will get you where you need to go even if the weather’s bad. Not only that, but you’ll get there in comfort and style!

How to select the Jeep that’s right for you:
While they’re all winners, it’s still important to take a look at your wants and needs. There are six main options of Jeep SUVs, and then upgrades to consider as well.

Two questions to ask yourself:

1. How big of an SUV does your family need?
How many of you are riding together on a daily basis? How many of you are riding together on special occasions?

Are you dropping off the kids at school along with your neighbor’s kids? Does extended family visit to go on day-trips together?

2. Is your SUV mostly for daily commuting, or do you plan on hauling items beyond people?
There are two categories of items you’ll be hauling: people and things. Do your kids just have their backpacks or are there other items that need to be transported?

Do your son or daughter play the piccolo or the tuba or stringed bass? Do they run track or play hockey? Equipment is always a consideration.

Or perhaps you’re looking for bigger hauls. Our crossover models have improved chassis strength for whatever you need to carry.

Jeep SUV & Crossover Models:
• All-New Wrangler
• Grand Cherokee
• Cherokee
• Compass
• Renegade
• All-New Gladiator

All-New Wrangler
If you have four or fewer people in your family and want to drive an award-winning vehicle every day, the All-New Wrangler is for you!

Jeep Wranglers are known for their superior engineering, performance and handling for the most comfortable ride in almost any situation. What may surprise you is the Wrangler’s technology features, fuel efficiency, safety, and lasting value.

The Wrangler has five options to choose from, allowing you to personalize your family vehicle even more!

Comfortably seats four people.

Specs:
MSRP starting at: $27,945
EPA estimates MPG: 17 city/25 hwy
Total passenger and cargo volume: 150.4 ft3
Towing capacity: 2,000 pounds

An award-winning proposition
The all-new 2019 Jeep Wrangler was named Motor Trend SUV of the Year.

“The new Jeep Wrangler is what crossovers want to be when they grow up,” says Motor Trend.

Other Awards for Jeep Wrangler:

• Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year
The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4×4 Four-Door the “top vehicle” at the Association’s annual Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition.
• Must Test Drive Award
The All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler was named a Must Test Drive Award Winner by Autotrader, based on interior comfort, materials, technology features, and ride quality.
• Trail Rated
The Trail Rated® badge indicates a vehicle passed tests driving over tough terrain, showing the vehicle’s ability to withstand harsh conditions off-road.

See for yourself why the Jeep Wrangler has won so many awards in its history!

Grand Cherokee
Luxury, power, grace. These are just a few of the words that describe the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

A luxurious, spacious SUV–the Grand Cherokee easily conforms to your lifestyle. A standard 60/40 split-folding rear seat significantly opens your trunk space. Backseat storage compartments help fit everything you need, making the Grand Cherokee a excellent family vehicle for those with children, or for anyone who needs plenty of room for creature comforts, gear, and more.

Comfortably seats five people.

An efficient truth:
The Grand Cherokee also sports eco-friendly features.

The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 cuts fuel flow and turns off the engine when the vehicle stops. The optional 5.7L V8 engine automatically deactivates four engine cylinders when all eight aren’t needed.

Specs:
MSRP starting at: $31,695
EPA estimates MPG: 19 city/26 hwy
Total passenger and cargo volume: 140.5 ft3
Towing capacity: 7,200 pounds

Cherokee
The latest tech. Authentic craftsmanship. Smart design, inside and out. Packed with safety features. These are just a few of the reasons you’ll fall in love with a Jeep Cherokee.

Comfortably seats five people.

Award-winning and Made in the U.S.A.
The Jeep Cherokee was #1 on Cars.com 2018 American-Made Index!

Specs:
MSRP starting at: $25,240
EPA estimates MPG: 21 city/29 hwy
Towing capacity: 2,000-4,500 pounds

Compass
The Compass is all about affordability – without compromise.

Seats five people.

Tuned in to tech
Features that define the 2018 Jeep Compass Sport include a 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine, ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera14, and the Uconnect® 3 with a 5-inch touchscreen.

What a performance!
The Jeep Compass is as amazing off-road as it is on.

Jeep Compass Awards:

• Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year
In the Compact Utility Vehicle segment at the 23rd Annual Northwest Automotive Press Association ‘Mudfest,’ the All-New 2017 Jeep Compass was named the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the year.
• 2017 Activity Vehicle of Texas
At the Texas Auto Writers Association’s Texas Auto Roundup, the 2017 Jeep Compass was named the 2017 Activity Vehicle of Texas.

Specs:
MSRP starting at: $21,095
EPA estimates MPG city/highway: 23/32

Renegade
The Renegade may be a sub-compact, but it easily fits five people for a comfortable ride. Not too shabby for the price! If you’re a family of five and want better fuel economy and a smooth ride built to handle even the big city excursions, the Jeep Renegade is the family SUV for you.

Awards:
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Desert Hawk was awarded Best Sub-Compact SUV at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s Truck Rodeo.

Specs:
MSRP starting at: $18,750
Passenger interior volume: 118.6 ft3
Towing capacity: Not recommended (with the exception of 2,000 pounds on Altitude model)

All-New Gladiator
If hauling is an essential consideration for you, this is your Jeep SUV! With a towing capacity of 7,650 pounds, the All-New Gladiator easily handles luxury campers, boats and more. This workhorse delivers best-in-class towing and best-in-class payload.

The most off-road capable mid-sized truck. Ever. It’s also the only open-air pickup truck in the industry.

Seats four people.

Specs:
MSRP starting at:
EPA estimates MPG:
Total passenger and cargo volume:
Towing capacity: 7,650 pounds

Contact us
Have you decided on the best Jeep SUV for your family? Still have some questions? Want to see the lineup in person and take a test drive? Bring your questions and stop in at Thelen Auto today!

Resources
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