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Capability Tour

4WD mastery and leadership — it has always been at the core of the Jeep® brand.

A Jeep Trail Rated® badge is found on all 4x4s that pass a series of grueling tests designed to prove off-road capability on the world’s most demanding terrain.

There are five main categories of testing:

  • Ground clearance
  • Articulation
  • Maneuverability
  • Traction
  • Water fording

Learn More about 4x4 Capability

Feature Availability

Select model for specs:

  • Trail Rated Overview

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      Jeep®   Trail Rated®   vehicles are designed to perform in a variety of off-road conditions identified by five performance categories.

  • Ground Clearance

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      The ability to drive over large obstacles or logs, or whatever, in combination with approach, departure and breakover angles.

  • Articulation

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      The ability to keep tires in contact with the road, providing traction to climb over large obstacles.

  • Maneuverability

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      The ability to navigate around obstacles that are tightly situated.

  • Traction

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      The ability to transfer power to the road or trail along with the ability of the suspension to keep the wheels in contact with the terrain.

  • Water Fording

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      The ability to cross a specific depth of water at a specific speed.

 
  • Selec-Trac® II 4WD
    Selec-Trac® II 4WD

    Put it in 4WD AUTO mode. The next-generation Selec-Trac® II 4WD, with its two-speed, active “on-demand” four-wheel drive transfer case, can be engaged all the time, even on smooth dry pavement.
     
    When driving in 4WD AUTO mode, the system instantly detects tire slip and smoothly distributes engine torque to the tires with greatest traction. Transfer of torque from one wheel to the other on an axle is accomplished by using a Brake Traction Control system. Under the right conditions, the Liberty can be driven by one wheel.
     
    The full-time system still has the traditional 2WD High, 4WD AUTO, 4WD-low (4LO) and Neutral operation modes. Shift the electronic shifter for outstanding off-road capability.
     

Trail Rated Badge
  • Command-Trac II
    Command-Trac II

    The next-generation Command-Trac® 4WD uses an electric console-mounted shifter for smooth and quiet operation. The system provides equal power to all four wheels so you can get through the rough stuff.

     

    Operational modes:

    • 2WD High
    • 4WD LOCK
    • 4WD-low (4LO)
    • Shift-on-the-fly capability
    • Neutral

    For added structural stiffness, the main axle case joint is clamped by double the bolts of the previous generation axle.

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  • Two-Wheel Drive

    Available 4WD capability has been the Jeep® vehicle trademark for about seven decades, but the Liberty also comes in a two-wheel drive configuration with traction control, offering another side of Jeep brand performance.

  • Available Skid Plate Group

    When you feel the urge to stray from the pavement you can confidently knowing your undercarriage is safe from damage thanks to 3-mm thick steel skid plates that protect crucial drivetrain components such as fuel tank, transmission, transfer case, and front suspension.


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