America's most patriotic car brand is rather unexpected, it's not Ford or Chevrolet
- Neither Ford nor Chevrolet is America’s most patriotic car brand
- This American brand that began producing vehicles in the 1940s
- It’s now well known for producing excellent SUVs and off-roaders
Published on Jun 01, 2025 at 12:31 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on May 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
America’s most patriotic car brand might be quite a surprise, as it isn’t Ford or Chevrolet, as many an American may expect it to be.
America is home to some of the world’s greatest car brands, and Ford, Chevy, and Dodge are just a small portion of them.
To many, Chevy and Ford are the leading two in the country, and may seem like the most patriotic of them all.
But as it turns out, that isn’t the case. In fact, it is the legendary Jeep that is the most patriotic car brand in America.
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Jeep is one of the oldest car brands in the United States.
The name first emerged on the Willys Jeep during World War II.
The name became its own brand in 1943, after the success of the World War II vehicle.
It wasn’t until 1945, however, that the first Jeep-branded vehicles were produced, starting with the Willys CJ-2A.
The company began to experiment with its production range after World War II, and soon produced cars for anyone to buy.
Many Americans believe that the company has forged a cultural identity since its inception in the 1940s.
In a Brand Keys 2025 survey, the brand was ranked number one out of 1,381 brands by over 7,460 Americans.
Americans see them as a symbol of freedom, a pioneer of off-roading, and one that has a manufacturing legacy in the USA.
Some of the earliest models included the 1946 Station Wagon, the Truck of 1947, and the 1948 Jeepster.
After morphing into Kaiser-Jeep in 1955, the owners of Kaiser Motors dropped the Kaiser name in the 1960s.
The company became Jeep Corporation in 1970.
It was a subsidiary of the American Motors Corporation that had bought it.
Over the years since then, the brand has produced some truly iconic American cars.
Aside from the Willys, there have been the Scrambler, Wrangler, Wagoneer, and Cherokee.
Many of these are still in production in 2025.
The company is also committed to a future with EVs, and includes models such as the Wagoneer S EV and the Recon EV.
It looks like the future of America’s most patriotic car brand is as strong as its incredible past.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
