4 Best Jeeps for Winter Driving in Michigan

There is no environment where Jeep vehicles don’t excel, and across the board, Jeep is a far better choice than a competing brand when shopping for a vehicle that will handle the snow. However, that doesn’t mean all Jeep models handle snow the same. There are some standouts that we want to call your attention to, since a standout in the Jeep lineup is a truly exceptional winter vehicle across the board.

Jeep Wrangler

The natural place to start is with the Jeep model that is purpose-built to handle any kind of terrain. That includes snow, and unlike most vehicles, it includes snow that is either on the road or off. A 50/50 front/rear torque split and a variety of available all-terrain tires make the Wrangler factory-ready to tackle whatever winter throws at it.

Jeep Gladiator

The Gladiator, as you can no doubt tell from the styling, is heavily based on the Wrangler. It’s made to combine go-anywhere capability with a pickup bed, and as such can tackle snow with ease, and a pickup bed.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Grand Cherokee has long been a hugely popular vehicle in the US. Some of this is due to its roomy and comfortable interior, and some of it is because it handles snow and quite a bit of offroading much better than other SUVs in this segment. As an all-rounder that can still make easy work of a drive in the snow, the Grand Cherokee can’t be beat.

Jeep Wagoneer

You might not think of a large three-row SUV as a go-anywhere vehicle, but when we’re talking about a Jeep vehicle, it absolutely is. 4WD is standard, and an upgraded 4WD system is available, for tackling even more treacherous conditions. When you need something capable, but also need to take the whole family with you, the Wagoneer is by far the best choice.

Jeep Vehicles For Plowing

With as capable as Jeep vehicles are in the snow, you might be wondering how well they can clear snow. While you can get a plow for the Grand Cherokee, the best plowing vehicles use body-on-frame construction, which is much stronger and will easily take the added strain of a plow. That means the Wrangler or Gladiator. Technically, the Wagoneer is also body-on-frame, sharing a platform with the Ram 1500, but the overwhelming majority of plow kits you’re going to find are made for the Wrangler or Gladiator. There are salt spreaders available as well, made specifically to attach easily to the tailgate of the Gladiator.