What Does Jeep Trail Rated Mean?

The Jeep Trail Rated Badge is never given, it has to be earned. For a Jeep to be Trail Rated, it has to excel in five different categories that you will often see on the road less traveled. Jeep’s commitment to its owners is that when you’re behind the wheel of a Trail Rated Jeep, the adventure can take you wherever you would like to go.

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The five main areas Jeep tests for Trail Rated designations are Traction, Water Fording, Maneuverability, Articulation, and Ground Clearance.

Traction: Jeeps have the traction to handle some of the harshest, most unpredictable driving conditions. Whether you’re looking to take on some of the toughest terrains on earth or make it home through a freak snowstorm, your Jeep can conquer it.

Water Fording: With Trail Rated capability on your side, you can traverse bodies of water that other vehicles wouldn’t dare attempt. Electrical connections and body openings are sealed and the air intake is positioned higher to protect your vehicle when driving through overflowing creeks, streams, and deceivingly deep rainstorm puddles.

Maneuverability: Swiftly dodge obstacles on the trail, veer around narrow gaps, or safely navigate around an accident. Thanks to precision steering and optimized wheelbases, your Jeep can handle tight trail switchbacks and emergency situations.

Articulation: The best adventures usually take place on the roughest terrain, but good articulation doesn’t just come in handy when off-roading. Areas with heavy construction or deep potholes require maximum suspension flexibility. Higher levels of articulation ensure your wheels remain stable and engaged when one or more tires are off the ground.

Ground Clearance: Trail Rated ground clearance gives you plenty of room between the underside of your vehicle and the terrain, allowing you to drive over rocks and logs without underbody damage. Approach angle, breakover angle, and departure angle are all maximized, giving you more options to go over when going around isn’t possible.

Every Jeep model from Wrangler, Renegade, Grand Cherokee, and more can be had in a Trail Rated version so you don’t have to sacrifice your favorite model to get exceptional capability.