Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (2022)

From its very beginnings, the Jeep Wrangler has told a patriotic story, drawing inspiration from the military Willys Jeeps that helped the allies win World War II. Since then, the Wrangler has taken on civilian form and now has a couple of tires in the luxury market in terms of both price and features. A variety of fuel-swigging powertrains and two body styles help give the Wrangler broad appeal. A plug-in hybrid variant is offered too, but there’s nothing more distinctly American than the range-topping 470-hp V-8–powered Rubicon 392 model. All Wranglers come with four-wheel drive and a varying set of off-road capable features, and most models will take you just about anywhere you want to go so long as you have the driving skills to match. On the pavement is where the Wrangler shows its flaws. Its ride can be jarring over rough roads, it's steering vague on the highway—and as an errand runner isn’t the handiest.