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Having a Jeep is like being in a club. Did you ever notice that when Jeep drivers see other Jeep drivers on the road they give them a little honk? Well, it happens, sometimes. Okay, it used to happen more, but it doesn’t matter.

Some people could careless if they are in the club, they like the versatility of these American classics. They became a big part of the military during WWII and became a huge favorite of the G.I.s when they came home. 70 years later, Chrysler is still pumping the Jeep brand and they are popular as ever. Here is a look at the 2010 models:

The 2010 Jeep Commander

The Commander with the big V8 engine is going to come in at 13 city and 19 on the highway. The more efficient V6 gets a respectable 15/20.

The 2010 Jeep Compass

5 speed MT rates 23 city and 28 on the freeway 5 speed AT gets 21 in the city and 25 on the highway

The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

The V6 comes in a 16/21 with an automatic. The Grand Cherokee features two V8 models: one with the Multi-Displacement System gets 13/19 and the regular HEMI gets 11/14.

The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Liberty

16 miles in the city and 22 on the highway is what the EPA is rating Chrysler’s Jeep Liberty at for 2010.

2010 Jeep Patriot

You actually get three different engine options for 2010: a small 2 Liter version gets you 23/27/; a 5 speed manual will get you 23/28 and the 5 speed automatic gets an EPA rating of 21 in the city and 25 on the highway.

The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler

This vehicle comes in a 6 cylinder only. Whether you get the automatic or manual transmission, the EPA rates this vehicles at 15/19.

The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

V6 automatic and manual both rate 15/20.

I want the best gas mileage from my Jeep. Any tips?

a) Drive in 2 wheel drive as much as possible. Driving in 4 wheel drive when you don’t have too will kill your mileage rating.

b) Less cylinders is usually much better on fuel. Choose the smaller option, if you can, to be most efficient.

c) Don’t run the air conditioning if you can help it

Listen, Jeeps are cool and fun to drive, but they can have a bit of a rough rid and are really not that great in the fuel efficiency department. If you are looking for massive gas mileage you may want to consider a hybrid or maybe even a sedan. Keep your Jeep as a second car.

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