Compact SUV — 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Resale value, 36 months: 68 percent 60 months: 55 percent
The 2012 vehicle with the highest overall resale value is the Jeep Wrangler. It is up 9.8 percentage points over last year, which is surprising because the Wrangler wasn't redesigned this year. Ibara cites several reasons for the strong value: the new 3.6-liter V6 engine, a solid performance during the year at auction, low production numbers that keep demand up, and the fact that this old-school off-roader has no direct competition. The Wrangler beat two rivals with resale values that placed in this year's top 10, the Hyundai Tucson and the Honda CR-V.
Our take: Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised by the Wrangler's strong showing. After all, few vehicles, if any, have as rabid an enthusiast base. Driving a Wrangler is a unique, visceral experience. It's a convertible when you want it, a trusted foul-weather friend and a ready-made hobbyist vehicle for off-roading.
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