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The 2008 Jeep Compass is powered by an economical 172-horsepower, 2.4L four-cylinder engine and comes with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and in two different models-the low-priced Sport or the more luxuriously equipped Limited.
A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all models and a continuously variable (CVT) transmission, which now comes with an Auto Stick function that al..... |
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The 2008 Jeep Wrangler is yet another descendant of the legendary military Jeep that evolved into the CJ series built from the 1950s to the 1980s, and then the first Wrangler after that. These days, the tried and true two-door Wrangler is also available as a four-door Wrangler Unlimited model, with a back-seat designed to hold two adults or fold forward for increased cargo space.
The Wrangler and ..... |
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Three different trim levels and three engines are offered on the 2008 Jeep Commander, along with rear-wheel drive or one of three different four-wheel-drive systems, to equip it for a wide range of performance requirements and budgets. A 210-horsepower, 3.7L V6 is standard on the base Sport model, the mid-range Limited model gets a 305-horsepower, 4.7L V8 engine, and the top-of-the-line Overland i..... |
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The greatest distinction between the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, other than engines, may be the type of four-wheel-drive system that they come with-three are available this year.
Quadra-Trac I is a road-oriented system that yields full-time four-wheel drive, with torque split 48/52-percent front/rear. Quadra-Trac II adds a two-speed transfer case with low range and has a feature called Thrott..... |
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The 2008 Jeep Patriot has very traditional Jeep looks, with the familiar six-bar grille and a very boxy, upright appearance, along with trapezoidal wheel wells and plenty of ground clearance, yet its carlike ride and handling-as it's closely related to the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass-help make it quite economical and city friendly.
The Patriot comes in either Sport or Limited trim, and each is ..... |
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While nearly everything else is new on the 2008 Jeep Liberty, a proven 3.7L V6 provides power for the Liberty line. It makes 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque and can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic.
The Liberty is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, both in Sport or Limited trim. Two four-wheel drive systems are available, and bo..... |
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