4WD mastery 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:
- Traction
- Ground clearance
- Water fording
- Maneuverability
- Articulation
Some of the bragging rights Wrangler has earned (as if it needs any):
- Most traction of any Wrangler ever
- Best-in-Class water fording capability+ - through up to 30 inches of water
- Best-in-Class ground clearance, approach and departure angles+
- Best-in-Class turning diameter+, shortest length and wheelbase
Trail Rated
Trail Rated/shared/flash/cross_vehicle/capabilitytour/trailrated.swftrue- Trail Rated® Overview
- Jeep® Trail Rated® vehicles are designed to perform a variety of off-road conditions identified by five performance categories. 2010 model shown.
- Overview
- Ground Clearance
- The ability to drive over large obstacles or logs, or whatever in combination with approach, departure and breakover angles. 2010 model shown.
- Ground Clearance
- Articulation
- The ability to keep tires in contact with the road, providing traction to climb over large obstacles. 2010 model shown.
- Articulation
- Maneuverability
- The ability to navigate around obstacles that are tightly situated. 2010 model shown.
- Maneuverability
- Traction
- 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. 2010 model shown.
- Traction
- Water Fording
- The ability to cross a specific depth of water at a specific speed. 2010 model shown.
- Water Fording
- Overview
- Ground Clearance
- Articulation
- Maneuverability
- Traction
- Water Fording
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- Angles
Wrangler offers added Jeep vehicle capability with 10.5 inches of ground clearance (Rubicon), a 44.3-degree approach angle, a 40.4-degree departure angle and a 25.3-degree breakover angle. Rubicon has Best-in-Class ground clearance+ along with Best-in-Class approach and departure angles+. The front air dam is removable to provide added flexibility (better approach angle) when off-roading.
- Rock-Trac® 4WD
More control. More torque at the wheels. Goes virtually anywhere you point it.The Rock-Trac® 4:1 low-gear ratio allows Rubicon to crawl at a lower speed but with greater increase in torque at the wheels. This increase, in turn, makes it easier to trek over large rocks and timber.The main case joint is clamped by 18 bolts for added structural stiffness. Rock-Trac is a part-time system and is not recommended for use on dry pavement.
- Command-Trac® 4WD
Made to conquer. When four-wheel power is required, like off-roading or slick conditions where more traction is required, the second-generation Command Trac® NV241 kicks into action and delivers equal power to all four corners, getting through the rough stuff with ease. The main case joint is clamped by 18 bolts for added structural stiffness. Command-Trac is a part-time system and is not recommended for use on dry pavement.
- Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect
This system allows you, by the flip of a switch, to automatically disengage the sway bar when driving under 18 mph in 4LO mode. The front wheels can then drop and compress up to 22 percent further on Wrangler Rubicon. On a 20-degree RTI ramp Rubicon scored a remarkable 822 with its standard Electronic Sway Bar disconnected (and a respectable 638 connected).
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