Jeep cleaned up at the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA)’s twentieth annual “Mudfest” competition. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee took home top honors, “Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year,” while the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee won the Premium Standard Utility class.
“The 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Trailhawk was named the winner based on its outstanding performance,
off-road capabilities, features, fuel economy and value after rigorous
testing,” said Ryan Douthit, co-chair of the event.
NWAPA automotive journalists spent two
days testing 23 vehicles from 16 automakers on autocross, paved, and
off-road routes at the 310-acre DirtFish Rally School site in
Snoqualmie, Washington. There were five categories, of which Jeep won two (compact and premium standard); all were utilities.
Jeep brand recorded the best two sales months in its 73-year history in March and April.
