Jeep’s off-road credentials run deeper than almost any other automaker on the planet. The story starts before Jeep was even a consumer brand: the Willys MB served as an indispensable tool during World War II, delivering four-wheel-drive capability in a compact, go-anywhere package that proved its worth on every front. After the war, Jeep grew into its own brand and steadily expanded its lineup with rugged products aimed at a wider range of buyers. The company even created the Trail Rated badge to help shoppers quickly identify which models were genuinely built for the dirt.
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