Capability as
great as the
outdoors.
TRACTION
Hold on tight. With available Jeep® Brand 4x4 systems, traction is delivered to the wheel that needs it most at any given time.
![A 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk ascending a steep dirt road beside a stone fence.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-trail-rated-features-traction-image04-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)
WATER FORDING
High air intakes and special water sealing help Compass overcome off-road water obstacles with ease.
![A 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk being driven through a stream with water splashing up the sides of the doors.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-trail-rated-features-water-fording-image05-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)
MANEUVERABILITY
Whether you’re steering through narrow passageways or crawling over rocks and logs, exceptional maneuverability empowers Compass to face the unexpected head-on.
![An overhead view of a 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk being driven on a trail off-road.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-trail-rated-features-maneuverability-image06-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)
ARTICULATION
Articulation lets the vehicle achieve ideal tire-to-ground contact via its suspension, allowing the wheels to raise and lower.
![A 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk parked horizontally on a steep, rocky hill.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-trail-rated-features-articulation-image07-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)
GROUND CLEARANCE
Confidently cruise over off-road obstacles with 19 inches of ground clearance designed for the path less traveled.
![A head-on angle of a 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk being driven off-road through a narrow trail with thick growth on both sides.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-trail-rated-features-ground-clearance%20-image08-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)
SELEC-TERRAIN® TRACTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System adjusts shift patterns, engine performance and torque distribution to create optimal traction and expert control under various driving conditions.
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JEEP® ACTIVE DRIVE LOW 4x4 SYSTEM
Using Jeep® Active Drive, this available 4x4 system brings a 20:1 crawl ratio and low range, making for mind-blowing Trail Rated® capability.
![A 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk being driven on the tight curve of a dirt road hill beside a stone fence.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-jeep-active-drive-low-4x4-system-image12-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
This feature, exclusive to Compass Trailhawk®, monitors throttle, speed and braking on steep declines, then automatically applies the brakes for a smooth descent.
![A 2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk descending a very steep hill off-road.](jpg/my24-compass-capability-jeep-active-drive-hill-descent-control-image13-v2-desktop.jpg.image.1440.jpg)