New Jeep® Glossary: The Terms Behind the Trail-Ready Hardware
New Jeep® Glossary: The Terms Behind the Trail-Ready Hardware
When you start comparing a new Jeep® SUV against the rest of the market, you’ll encounter several trademarked terms that no competitors offer. But what exactly do they mean? To translate, the team at Orange Coast Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM assembled this glossary of five terms you will meet again and again across the lineup.
Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System
A dial on the center console of select Jeep models controls Selec-Terrain®. This system retunes throttle response, torque distribution, transmission behavior, and braking through modes such as Auto, Snow, Sand/Mud, and Rock. It gives you a simple way to match your new Jeep SUV to slick pavement, soft beach sand, or a rocky canyon trail.
Quadra-Trac II® 4×4 System
Wheel slippage triggers an instant response from Quadra-Trac II®, an available full-time four-wheel drive system that uses a two-speed transfer case to shift torque toward the axle with the most grip. You get steady traction in wet coastal weather plus a low range for mornings that take you off the paved path.
Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension
Air springs at all four corners let the available Quadra-Lift® suspension raise or lower ride height across multiple settings, from a lowered entry position to a raised off-road stance. That flexibility means easier loading at the curb and extra ground clearance on your new Jeep model when the route turns rough.
Uconnect®
Navigation, audio, climate settings, and available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come together in Uconnect®, the touchscreen hub at the center of the dash. It keeps your directions, playlists, and calls in one place, so your attention stays on the road ahead.
Trail Rated®
No Jeep SUV receives the Trail Rated® badge without passing tests in five categories: traction, water fording, maneuverability, articulation, and ground clearance. This badge is a quick, reliable shorthand for spotting which new Jeep models are built for genuine off-pavement capability.
Test Out New Jeep® Systems in Costa Mesa, CA
Visit our Jeep dealership in Costa Mesa, CA, to compare these systems and confirm which features come standard on the new Jeep models that interest you. Our finance team can also walk you through Jeep financing options that fit your budget, so bring your questions along with your wish list.