The Jeep Trail Rated system is a set of standards that Jeep vehicles must meet in order to be considered trail worthy. The vehicles are tested in five categories: traction, water fording, maneuverability, articulation, and ground clearance.
Traction: This category tests the vehicle's ability to maintain traction in slippery or uneven conditions. Jeep vehicles must be able to climb hills, cross rocks, and drive through mud and snow.
Water fording: This category tests the vehicle's ability to drive through water. Jeep vehicles must be able to drive through water up to 30 inches deep.
Maneuverability: This category tests the vehicle's ability to turn and navigate tight spaces. Jeep vehicles must be able to turn on a tight radius and navigate through obstacles.
Articulation: This category tests the vehicle's ability to flex its suspension and move its wheels independently. Jeep vehicles must be able to articulate their suspension enough to keep all four tires on the ground when driving over uneven terrain.
Ground clearance: This category tests the amount of distance between the bottom of the vehicle and the ground. Jeep vehicles must have enough ground clearance to avoid hitting obstacles on the trail.
In order to be Trail Rated, a Jeep vehicle must pass all five tests. Jeep vehicles that are Trail Rated are equipped with features that help them meet these standards, such as four-wheel drive, skid plates, and locking differentials.
Traction: This category tests the vehicle's ability to maintain traction in slippery or uneven conditions. Jeep vehicles must be able to climb hills, cross rocks, and drive through mud and snow.
Water fording: This category tests the vehicle's ability to drive through water. Jeep vehicles must be able to drive through water up to 30 inches deep.
Maneuverability: This category tests the vehicle's ability to turn and navigate tight spaces. Jeep vehicles must be able to turn on a tight radius and navigate through obstacles.
Articulation: This category tests the vehicle's ability to flex its suspension and move its wheels independently. Jeep vehicles must be able to articulate their suspension enough to keep all four tires on the ground when driving over uneven terrain.
Ground clearance: This category tests the amount of distance between the bottom of the vehicle and the ground. Jeep vehicles must have enough ground clearance to avoid hitting obstacles on the trail.
In order to be Trail Rated, a Jeep vehicle must pass all five tests. Jeep vehicles that are Trail Rated are equipped with features that help them meet these standards, such as four-wheel drive, skid plates, and locking differentials.
