Mainstream SUVs are more popular than ever before, but those who want something with a little more performance zest have usually needed to pay out the nose for a luxury option. “Not any more,” says Dodge. This month, the Auburn Hills automaker put out the 2018 Durango SRT, which adds more capability and a dash of insanity to the already beastly family hauler.

While recent years have seen the Jeep brand adding more crossovers to their lineup, they haven’t diluted their off-road heritage. That’s never been more clear than with the launch of the 2017 Compass. A combination of the outgoing Patriot and Compass models, this new CUV is all-new from the ground up, and is quite a blast to drive.

When it comes to shopping for an SUV that offers the ultimate in safety features, we recommend looking no further than the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. To learn more about this year's model and how its putting the safety of its passengers at its absolute forefront, we encourage you to watch the video below:

When it comes to shopping for a versatile new pickup, there's no better vehicle you could choose than that of the Ram 1500. As handsome as it is capable, this year's Ram 1500 is available with a class-exclusive Active Level Four-Corner Air Suspension. To find out more about this class-exclusive feature, we encourage you to read on below:

Learn about the 5 modes of the 2016 Ram 1500’s class-exclusive available Active Level™ Four-Corner Air Suspension: https://t.co/N2ocY86Gdl pic.twitter.com/j5XZKqJ4R5

— RamTrucks (@RamTrucks) October 25, 2016

Over the years, the Jeep brand as a whole has no doubt become virtually synonymous with phrases like “adventurous”, “free-spirited”, and “go anywhere, do anything.” From these models’ superlative traction and water fording abilities to their impressive ground clearance mind-boggling maneuverability, there’s no question that vehicles that wear the Jeep brand badge of honor are a special breed.

Here at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Grants Pass, when we ask our customers whether they would prefer more power or less power in their new Dodge vehicle, never once has anyone said, “Less power, please.” If you’re looking for exceptional performance that will set your heart on fire, not your budget, then you have to check out the 2016 Dodge Challenger with R/T Scat Pack.

Some vehicles just weren’t meant to drive in the rain, be it a little drizzle or a full-on pour. Thankfully, those vehicles aren’t part of the Dodge lineup. If you’re looking for some serious capability, rain or shine, check out the all-wheel drive (AWD) offering from Dodge: the Dodge Charger, Durango, and the Dodge Journey, all with available AWD. Hold tight.

It’s no secret that Jeep vehicle owners are an interesting, adventure-seeking bunch. How else do you explain the off-roaders, the overlanders, and the general thrill-seekers who flock to the Jeep brand name? Jeep vehicles are incredible rugged, and one of the things that makes them so reliable and trustworthy is also one of the parts of your Jeep vehicle that’s relatively easy to forget about. So today, we’re saying thank you to skid plates, for being there to protect the bellies of the Jeep brand vehicles we love, so that they may live to ride another day…