2019 Jeep Wrangler Named ‘Most Awarded Car’ by Kelley Blue Book

Jeep Wrangler beat out over 350 automotive rivals to snatch the crown. 

One of the most well regarded and respected automotive guides is Kelley Blue Book. Their annual awards are coveted wins. And this year the 2019 Jeep Wrangler came out on top, napping the number one spot for “Most Awarded Car of 2019.”

Kelley Blue Book called the all-new, refreshed Jeep Wrangler “an American classic” and stated that “Jeep did an admirable job of making the Wrangler more capable, more refined, and more fuel-efficient without losing any of what makes this vehicle an icon.”

“Kelley Blue Book’s expert editors drive and review nearly every new car on the road each year, so we have an abundance of knowledge that fuels our editorial awards and accolades, while our analysts evaluate tremendous amounts of data to help determine which vehicles make the cut for Kelley Blue Book’s awards,” said Matt DeLorenzo, senior managing editor for Kelley Blue Book. “Kelley Blue Book’s Most Awarded Car for 2019 is the Jeep Wrangler, a recently redesigned icon and perennial favorite that excels in many categories.”

Both the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited (4-door) form was praised by KBB. “Its soft top and trail-ready nature make its inclusion as one of our 10 Best SUVs Under $30,000 a no-brainer,” they write. “But the Wrangler also boasts some practical appeal, boasting Best Resale Value Awards and 5-Year Cost to Own Awards with both two and four doors.”

2019 has been a great year for Jeep, they’ve collected a number of impressive accolades from KBB, Motor Trend, Four Wheeler, and other publications and organizations.

“We’re thrilled that the Kelley Blue Book editors have recognized Jeep Wrangler as the most awarded car of 2019, in addition to previously being on KBB.com’s list of 10 Best SUVs Under $30,000 and winner of ‘Best Resale Value’ and ‘5-year Cost-to-Own’ award,” said Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Brand North America. “This award demonstrates how broad the appeal is for the all-new Jeep Wrangler.”

And it remains a perennial favorite among those who drive it. Jeep has the rare distinction of scoring a perfect five out of five stars on KBB Consumer Rating.

Photos: Jeep 

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