What Does It Mean If a Jeep Is Trail Rated?

July 24th, 2022 by

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Whether you’re looking at buying a Jeep for the first time or have been a Jeep owner for a while, you may have come across the term “Trail Rated.” You may have even seen the Trail Rated badge on a Jeep model or two. So, what exactly does this mean?

Well, Trail Rated isn’t just a marketing slogan. It actually means something for a Jeep to be considered Trail Rated. Of course, Jeep is well-known for offering some of the best off-road capable vehicles. And the very best of the best earn the Trail Rated badge.

Trail Rated Criteria

Each vehicle that has earned the Trail Rated badge has excelled in five test categories. These are Traction, Water Fording, Maneuverability, Articulation and Ground Clearance. Not only must a Trail Rated vehicle remain surefooted on any terrain, but it must also do so with swift maneuverability and with enough ground clearance to keep the underside of the vehicle in good health. And, when the inevitable stream crosses your path, your Jeep must be able to safely traverse that too.

Before a vehicle attempts to conquer real wilderness terrain, it must first pass tests that occur at FCA US headquarters. Only then are they fit to be tried in the same grueling conditions that off-roading enthusiasts are expected to put them through.

What Jeep Models Are Considered Trail Rated?

Here’s the best news of all. If you are one of those off-road enthusiasts looking to take home a new Jeep, you’ll be happy to hear that a number of models offer Trail Rated options, so you should have no trouble finding the cream of the crop. Trail Rated options can be found for the following:

  • Wranglerjeep trail rated on incline
  • Wrangler 4xe
  • Grand Cherokee
  • Cherokee
  • Compass
  • Renegade
  • Gladiator

 

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