Best Used Jeep Models
Jeep Wrangler
The obvious choice, the Wrangler is flagship of the Jeep brand and its offroading prowess sets the bar for the entire industry. The Wrangler is also a strong seller, and always has been, so finding a used example is easy. There is a huge range of trims and configurations, not to mention an enormous catalog of aftermarket and official Mopar accessories to help you dial in exactly what you need your Wrangler to be. Several different drivetrain options are available as well, including a massively powerful V8 and a plug-in hybrid. The Wrangler is the culmination of decades of uncompromising offroad engineering, and buying used is an extremely cost-effective way to prepare for your adventure.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
If you need more versatility in a vehicle, it’s hard to beat the Grand Cherokee. It features a spacious interior, with an available version that includes a third row of seats. And even though the Grand Cherokee is well suited to school runs and trips to the grocery store, it boasts impressive offroad capabilities as well. The Grand Cherokee was a pioneer in unibody construction for offroad vehicles, and the resulting mix of offroad prowess and on-road refinement has always been a strong selling point. All of this contributes to the Grand Cherokee being one of the most popular midsize SUVs in the country, and the most popular of all Jeep models. That’s good news for used shoppers, as it means there’s a wide selection to choose from.
Jeep Compass
If you need a compact SUV that can also go offroad, the Jeep Compass is by far your best choice. All-wheel drive is standard, and the 2.0-liter engine provides the kind of low-end torque you want for rolling over rocky terrain. There is even a dedicated offroad trim, the Trailhawk, which adds a number of features you definitely won’t find on competing SUVs. It is civilized and refined on the road too, and the fuel economy is surprisingly excellent. There is an available dual-pane panoramic sunroof for some natural light in the cabin, and an available 9-speaker Alpine® premium stereo to make your music sound incredible. Even if you never plan on taking it offroad, the Compass is an extremely well-equipped compact SUV that really delivers a lot of value for money, even more so when you’re shopping used.
