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Jeep® Brand Marks 25 Consecutive Years as America's Most Patriotic Brand

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  • Jeep® brand named the Most Patriotic Brand in America in annual Brand Keys survey
  • No other brand has ever clinched the top spot, with Jeep in the No. 1 spot since the survey’s inception in 2001
  • As official America250 automotive partner, Jeep brand continues to play a key role in the festivities celebrating America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026
  • Jeep Wrangler’s next Twelve 4 Twelve “drop” takes place tomorrow (May 12)
  • The complete Brand Keys 100 Most Patriotic Brands list will be released on May 18
  • Jeep and the USO partnership, offering assistance to America military members, marks 18 years
  • As another means of support, the Jeep brand also offers a military incentive program
May 11, 2026 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Jeep® brand marks a quarter-century as the Most Patriotic Brand in America, a title now held for 25 years straight, according to the Brand Keys Most Patriotic Brands survey. Consumers assessed Jeep among the 1,200 brands in the survey as the one that best embodies the value of patriotism in 2026. The legendary off-road adventure brand, which debuted in WWII and has been synonymous with freedom for 85 years, is celebrated across America for its open-air freedom, unparalleled adventure and rugged capability.

"Earning recognition as America’s most patriotic brand for the 25th consecutive year affirms what generations of Jeep owners already know—that driving a Jeep vehicle comes with an unmistakable sense of pride," said Bob Broderdorf, Jeep brand CEO. "For the Jeep brand to be consistently recognized for this honor, amid competition spanning 14 categories and more than 100 of the nation’s most iconic brands, is a badge we wear proudly. That enduring spirit of capability, independence and adventure lives on in every vehicle we make, and we’re truly humbled by the deep, lasting connection our customers have to the brand and everything it represents."

“Sustaining the title of Most Patriotic Brand in America for 25 consecutive years places the Jeep brand in truly unprecedented territory,” said Robert Passikoff, president and founder of Brand Keys. “In branding terms, this is one of the most significant achievements in modern marketing history. No other brand has maintained this level of emotional resonance around a single, deeply held national value for a quarter century. What makes it even more remarkable is that patriotism is not a static ideal; it evolves with each generation. Jeep brand’s ability to continuously meet and exceed those shifting expectations reflects a rare, enduring bond between brand and country that transcends marketing and becomes part of the American cultural identity itself.”

The complete 100 Most Patriotic Brands list will be released May 18, 2026. To determine the 2026 rankings, Brand Keys surveyed more than 9,720 consumers, 18 to 65 years of age, balanced for gender and political affiliation, assessed 1,200 brands in 120 B2C and B2B categories, using Brand Keys emotional engagement measures. The assessments evaluated brand resonance for the single value of patriotism, and the Jeep brand was identified as the best for meeting today's patriotism challenges.

The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to experience life and adventure through a diverse lineup of vehicles, including the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer S and Wrangler.

The Jeep brand and the USO are also marking 18 years together to help support and keep the members of the nation's military connected to everything that gives meaning to their service. More information can be found at USO.org.

Additionally, through Jeep brand's military incentive program, select military personnel are eligible for military bonus cash to use toward select Jeep brand vehicles. Active, active reserve, retired military, retired military reserve, 100% disabled veteran and honorably discharged veterans, within 12 months of discharge date, are eligible under the program. The offer applies to purchases and leases on select 2024-2026 Jeep brand vehicles.

Fans can visit the Jeep Store by Amazon for Jeep-branded merchandise.

*Based on Brand Keys 2002-2026 Most Patriotic Brands survey
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According to the advertising department at Jeep, they are the most patriotic company owned by a foreign company (Fiat) based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
I did a little searching on this and what the criteria boiled down to is an American brand that is thought to be most patriotic according to just under 10,000 persons surveyed by a single company. Parent company ownership did not impact on brand image. At least Jeeps are made in the US. Levi's was high on the list and they are mostly made in China or some other Asian country. One wouldn't know based on the price tag. The entire survey is based solely on image. Is Jeep a worthy winner, sure, but we have to remember that marketing is king and most don't look beyond that.
 

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I did a little searching on this and what the criteria boiled down to is an American brand that is thought to be most patriotic according to just under 10,000 persons surveyed by a single company. Parent company ownership did not impact on brand image. At least Jeeps are made in the US. Levi's was high on the list and they are mostly made in China or some other Asian country. One wouldn't know based on the price tag. The entire survey is based solely on image. Is Jeep a worthy winner, sure, but we have to remember that marketing is king and most don't look beyond that.
I like the idea of these versions that have put work into the interior. My 2008 Wrangler has a Khaki interior that I keep covered and in good condition. When I uncover those seats, people make a lot of positive comments on it.
 

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I like the idea of these versions that have put work into the interior. My 2008 Wrangler has a Khaki interior that I keep covered and in good condition. When I uncover those seats, people make a lot of positive comments on it.
I had a Nissan Armada that had a two tone interior to include the leather seats. They looked great, best out of the 48 vehicles I have owned. It wasn't a special edition but the badging did say Platinum Reserve. The Infiniti version I eventually bought didn't even have that nice of an interior.
 

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I had a Nissan Armada that had a two tone interior to include the leather seats. They looked great, best out of the 48 vehicles I have owned. It wasn't a special edition but the badging did say Platinum Reserve. The Infiniti version I eventually bought didn't even have that nice of an interior.
My wife bought an Armada in 2012, is was a well built, very comfortable SUV. The interior was impressive for a vehicle that was not a luxury brand. A couple years later I needed a 1/2 ton truck, so I went to the Nissan dealer and bought a new Titan Pro4X, based on our Armada experience. It was built no where close to the same level of detail, especially the interior. I only kept that truck for about a year and a half.

As far as most patriotic brands, most everything, even well established US brands are made in China or some other country. I bought a pair of Ariat work boots once that were made in Vietnam of all places. Wrangler jeans are made everywhere but the US. Ray Ban sunglasses are Italian owned now, and most are made in china, Same with Oakley. The list goes on and on.
 

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I agree.

Jeep is the most patriotic brand vehicle.

And then, the Power Wagon.
Power Wagon, hecho en Mexico. Still a truck I'd like to have though.
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