Jeep Brand is Kelley Blue Book Named Top Brands | CommunityCars.com Blog

Jeep had a banner year in 2017, with soaring sales topping previous records, as the company has deftly taken advantage of a resurgence in SUV sales. Jeep has also gotten some serious critical love in 2017, as Kelley Blue Book—one of the most respected names in the automotive industry—listed Jeep among its most-awarded brands. For Indiana consumers scouring dealerships for a new SUV, a visit to your local Bloomington Jeep dealership is in order.

Low gas prices and improved design have led to a resurgence in SUV sales, which were hammered during the Great Recession by a fuel price spike and a weak economy. Jeep’s fortunes have blossomed with the resurgence: The company sold 926,376 and is within striking distance of the million-vehicle mark for 2017. 

That’s not just dumb luck. In recent years, the company has adroitly responded to customer demand by developing a full line of SUVs, including traditional favorites like the Cherokee and the Wrangler, and new subcompacts, compacts, and mid-size SUVs.

Kelley Blue Book, a respected automotive research company based in Irvine, CA, has taken notice of Jeep’s expanded and improved product line. Jeep vehicles won many awards from Kelley Blue Book in 2017, and the Jeep brand was among the organization’s 10 most-awarded brands of 2017. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler did particularly well; it was the third most-awarded automobile by Kelley Blue Book in 2017.

Some stand-outs among Jeep automobiles for 2017 include: 

• Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a high-performing version of the popular mid-size SUV. Equipped with a powerful 6.4-liter V8, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is just as capable off-road as on the highway. The SRT, a special trim level of the Grand Cherokee, has lots of great features, including a 7,400 lb. towing capacity, new active safety features, infotainment, and more. 

• Jeep Renegade – The compact 2017 Jeep Renegade was introduced just a few years ago and has won much critical acclaim since then. The Renegade is inexpensive and has some surprising off-road capability. The 2017 model offers a comfortable, spacious interior and a nice, punchy engine. The Renegade is highly customizable—buyers have many trims, features, and variations to choose from. The vehicle also is one of Jeep’s most fuel-efficient models.

• Jeep Wrangler – Jeep’s most recognizable vehicle, the Wrangler is the premier off-roading vehicle, thanks to its rugged design. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler comes in two-door and four-door varieties, and buyers can also opt for hard or soft tops. In off-road environments, the Wrangler is a beast, handling challenging terrain easily.  The Wrangler also gets high marks for its on-road capabilities, too.

If you’re looking for a Jeep in Indianapolis, Bloomington Jeep dealer Community Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bloomington is the place you need to visit. The dealership carries a wide inventory of the latest Jeep products, and its experienced and friendly staff is eager to help you find the Jeep that best fits your needs.