2007 Jeep Compass
Although based on the same platform as the new Jeep, the Compass is a radically different vehicle for Jeep to offer. Where the intent is to market the Patriot to the "trail-rated" crowd, the Compass is for on-road adventures more akin to its other platform mate, the Dodge Caliber. Offered in FWD and AWD configurations, all versions of the Compass are powered by a 172hp four-cylinder.
2007 Jeep Patriot
All new small SUV based on the same platform as the Compass and Dodge Caliber. A 2.4L four-cylinder produces 172 hp. A five-speed manual is standard, and a CVT transmission is optional. Patriot comes with three drive systems: FWD, AWD, and a trail-rated AWD with a low range.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The Wrangler lineup gains a 4-door model adding some badly needed passenger and cargo carrying capacity. The Wrangler Unlimited is powered by a 205 hp V6 and is offered with both a six-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission. A hardtop cover will allow for winter duty.
2007 Jeep Wrangler
The rugged Wrangler has been updated, but it is really difficult to tell at first glance. Jeep has increased the wheelbase and length for some badly needed extra interior room, and also claims a 100% increase in bending stiffness for the new frame. A new 205-bhp 3.8L V-6 engine replaces the 4.0L I-6.
2007 Jeep Commander
Model range changed to Commander Sport, Commander Limited, and Commander Overland.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
A 3.0L diesel engine will be offered for the first time.
2007 Jeep Liberty
The diesel model has been dropped.
Throughout the SUV boom, Jeep stayed fairly true to its product line. Bent on expanding the Jeep brand, Jeep has recently added a 7 passenger SUV, the Commander to its lineup. This year the Jeep brand adds 2 new entry-level vehicles. Based on the same platform, the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass have very different executions. The Compass is a wagon-like vehicle intended for more on-road duty like the Dodge Caliber. The Patriot with its more traditional styling will add a more rugged version that will be "trail-rated". The definitive Jeep Wrangler is all-new for 2007 and features some shocking new features as well. A V6 engine becomes standard, replacing the 4-cylinder and inline-6 cylinder engines of its predecessors. The Unlimited model now sports 4 doors and and 5-passenger seating. A removable hardtop helps place the new Unlimited model in competition with other similar vehicles like the Xterra and FJ Cruiser.
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