Jeepneys

Jeepney
Overview
Manufacturer	Armak Biga Motors A. Borja Celestial Doctor Motors EM Motors F. G. Hataw Hayag Hebron LGS Lippad Malaguena Motors Marquez Motors Morales Motors Nelson Obetski Motors Rogans Motors Sarao Motors Skipper Motors Tingloy Motors
Production	1945–present
Assembly	Philippines
Designer	Leonardo Sarao
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan, Minibus, Jeep
Body style	Multi-purpose vehicle
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Jeep
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L Isuzu C190 2.2L Isuzu C220 2.4L Isuzu C240 2.8L Isuzu 4BA1 3.3L Isuzu 4BC1 3.3L Isuzu 4BC2 3.6L Isuzu 4BE1 4.3L Isuzu 4BG1 4.3L Isuzu 4HF1 2.8L Isuzu 4JB1 2.7L Mitsubishi Fuso 4DR5 3.3L Mitsubishi Fuso 4D30 3.5L Mitsubishi Fuso 4D32 4.2L Mitsubishi Fuso 4D33 LPG
Transmission	4 speed Manual transmission 5 speed Manual transmission 6 speed Manual transmission

Jeepneys (Filipino: Dyipni), sometimes called simply jeeps (Filipino: dyip), are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art. A Sarao jeepney was exhibited at the Philippine pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair as a national image for the Filipinos.

Jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II. The word jeepney may be a portmanteau word – some sources consider it a combination of "jeep" and "jitney", while other sources say "jeep" and "knee", because the passengers sit in very close proximity to each other. Most jeepneys are used as public utility vehicles. Some are used as personal vehicles. Jeepneys are used less often for commercial or institutional use.

When American troops began to leave the Philippines at the end of World War II, hundreds of surplus Jeeps were sold or given to the Filipinos. An American soldier named Harry Stonehill was involved in the disposal of military surplus, and reportedly created a black market for the surplus including jeeps. The Jeeps were stripped down and altered locally: metal roofs were added for shade; and the vehicles decorated in vibrant colours with chrome-plated ornaments on the sides and hood. The back saloon was reconfigured with two long parallel benches with passengers facing each other to accommodate more passengers. The size, length and passenger capacity has increased as it evolved through the years. These were classified as passenger-type jeeps. The non-extended, original-seat configuration jeeps were labeled owners, short for owner-type jeeps, and are used non-commercially. The original Jeepneys were refurbished military Jeeps by Willys and Ford. Modern jeepneys are now produced with surplus engines and other parts coming from Japan.

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