Jeep accessories, Compass, and Wrangler
SavageJeepUSA.com is here to provide reliable and unbiased information on Jeep accessories. Jeeps are the oldest off-road vehicles. In fact, their prototypes and earliest incarnations first showed up during World War II as military vehicles.
Nobody is quite sure what the origins are for the term, “Jeep.” It is speculated that it came as a phonetic slurring of “GP.” The “GP” designation would have come from either “Gov. Purpose” or “General Purpose.” However, the Jeep has always been designed for particular purposes as opposed to general ones.
Other people attribute the name to an association with Eugene the Jeep. This character appeared along with Popeye in the Thimble Theatre comic strip and was described as being able to “go anywhere.” World War II soldiers may have given the vehicle this title due to that affiliated ability.
The term was also used during World War I as slang for new recruits as well as for new, unproven vehicles.
With all these possible stories, no one can tell how the Jeep got its name. In addition to these different possible name origins, the marque for these vehicles has had many different owners. It started in 1941 with the Willys, or the Willys-Overland Motors. This company also produced the first Civilian Jeep. In 1953, it was sold to the Kaiser Motors Corporation. The American Motors Corporation (AMC) was the next to own it, in 1970. Chrysler Corporation bought out AMC in 1987.
More than 30 different Jeep models have been available to the public since the 1940s. This is a good starting point when it comes to deciding upon particular Jeep accessories. For that reason, Savage Jeep USA has included specific pages dedicated to introducing the reader to the popular Jeeps of today. Here are the models included:
•Jeep Wrangler – This model is the successor to the famous World War II Jeep with its line coming through the Civilian Jeeps produced by Willys. It made its debut in 1987, and was updated in both 1997 and 2007.
•Jeep Grand Cherokee – The Grand Cherokee was the first Chrysler-badged Jeep product. It evolved from the smaller Jeep Cherokee (XJ) into the mid-sized sport utility vehicle that it is today.
•Jeep Commander – This 7-passenger SUV was introduced in 2006. Its basic platform is the third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, although its design is very boxy in contrast.
•Jeep Compass – This model is a compact crossover, or crossover utility vehicle (CUV). This means it takes its origins from a car design, but also borrows SUV features. It is one of Jeep’s first crossover SUVs and was introduced for the 2007 model year.The many different Jeep accessories available may be designed for interior or exterior vehicle use. Also, some accessories serve everyday purposes, while others may specifically be Jeep off road accessories. Some examples of accessories include keyless remote start-up, spot lights, roll-bars, and winches. General interior accessories for most cars are also used, such as DVD and MP3 players as well as satellite radio.
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