| The SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) has a long standing | | | | makers. The Army needed something quickly - a |
| presence in our society. When thinking of this | | | | vehicle that was light weight, could run on all |
| type of transportation, many different brands and | | | | terrain, was fast and could carry more than what |
| models may come to mind. But going back to the | | | | a motorcycle could. |
| humble beginnings of the first off road vehicle, | | | | Once introduced, the soldiers were smitten. It's no |
| one word sums up what started the SUV craze: | | | | wonder that Jeep gained popularity. Never had a |
| JEEP. | | | | motor vehicle been able to "off road" such as the |
| Iconic in the automotive industry, Jeep is the | | | | Jeep. After several prototypes and modifications, |
| original off road vehicle. Jeep gets its roots | | | | it was a huge hit, sparking a rise of competition in |
| because of its debut as a light weight, 4 wheel | | | | the market. As time went on, civilians, not just |
| drive vehicle for the US Army during World War | | | | soldiers, wanted to get their hands on this new |
| II. The prototype was built in just 7 weeks after | | | | kind of vehicle. |
| a call from the US Army to all automotive | | | | |