Why Jeeps Make for Great Winter Vehicles

They Have Exceptional Four-wheel Drive Systems

A number of Jeep’s vehicles have multiple four-wheel drive systems. Take the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, for example. It has three separate four-wheel drive modes to give you multiple options when dealing with snow and ice. Active Drive I uses a single-speed transfer case, while Active Drive II facilitates low-range gearing with a two-speed transfer case. When using the Selec-Terrain option, you get the best traction for the situation because you can choose between normal, sport, mud, rock, and snow.

Newer Jeeps such as the 2017 Grand Cherokee have an available Quadra-Drive. This feature offers a limited-slip rear differential to improve traction.

They Come With Powerful Engines

Consumers who opt for Jeeps have an array of powerful engines from which to choose. Because the manufacturer wants to enable off-roading and safer driving in snow, Jeep offers a V6 with 290 horsepower, a V8 with 360 horsepower, and a V6 turbodiesel that cranks out 240 horsepower. Without some serious power behind you, you’ll end up stuck in a snowdrift on the side of the road.

They’re Ready to Go Off Road

Consider the off-road capabilities of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. With its upgraded suspension and rugged off-road tires, this high-performing utility vehicle is one of the best when it comes to handling off-road conditions. A new Cold Weather package for the Sport trim includes special seasonal tires, a heater for the engine block, slush-ready floor mats, and heated seats. With these additional features, you can go off road with confidence in the dead of winter.

They Offer a Comfortable Interior

If you have to get out in inclement weather, you want your vehicle to offer warmth and comfort. Enter Jeep with its canny ability to make its interior as welcoming as its exterior is rugged. With the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you get even more room for front and rear passengers as well as heated seats. Upper trims offer an oversized sunroof that covers the front and back seats. In rain, sleet, and snow, you have ample room and visibility.

They Keep You Safe

Jeep engineers its vehicles to protect you in the event of a crash. If you’re driving in winter weather and find yourself heading toward a collision, you’ve got plenty of safeguards in your Jeep to mitigate the impact. For example, the 2016 Jeep Compass has special crush zones, guard beams in the doors, and crossbeams made of ultra-high-strength steel. These components help absorb energy, reducing the amount of energy that gets transferred to passengers. Inside, six air bags provide an additional layer of protection.

When winter weather strikes, you can feel confident driving over snowy and icy roads if you’re sitting behind the wheel of a Jeep.

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