Jeep is one of those rare car brands where the image is clear even if you have never owned one. The name still means off-road ability, chunky styling and a sense of adventure, even though many Jeep buyers in the UK spend far more time on school runs, shopping trips and motorways than they do crossing fields.

The current UK range reflects that mix. The Avenger gives Jeep a smaller, more affordable SUV, with petrol, hybrid and electric versions available depending on model. The Compass and Renegade sit in the middle of the range, while the Grand Cherokee gives the brand a larger SUV. The Wrangler is the more specialist choice, aimed at buyers who genuinely want serious off-road ability and are willing to accept more compromises on the road. Jeep UK currently lists Avenger, Compass, Wrangler, Renegade and Grand Cherokee models.

For UK buyers, Jeep can be appealing if you want an SUV with more character than the usual family crossover. The trade-off is that not every Jeep model works equally well as normal everyday transport. Some are easy enough to live with, while others are more expensive to run, less refined or more compromised than similarly priced rivals. The Jeep Wrangler is a good example: it makes sense if you want the off-road experience, but it is not trying to be the most sensible large SUV on the market.

That is why the Expert Ratings are useful for Jeep. They separate the brand image from the ownership reality, looking at running costs, safety, reliability, warranty cover and everyday usability alongside reviews. This page brings together all of our Jeep coverage in one place, including Expert Ratings, reviews, news and feature articles, so you can compare the range and see which models suit the way you actually drive.