Recently in 2020, Jeep introduced the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, the first Jeep vehicle to sport the Desert Rated badge. The Desert Rated badge is a sibling of Jeep’s well-known Trail Rated badge, earned through a rigorous course of testing. For a Jeep to become Desert Rated, it must succeed in five different categories: Traction, Ride Control and Stability, Ground Clearance, Maneuverability, and Desert Prowess.
Traction:
Sand is unpredictable and it can be difficult to determine where the tough areas of the dunes are. This is where Jeep asks, “Why not be able to drive through it all?”. The Jeep is tested to power through loose sand, gravel and dirt.
Ride Control and Stability:
When riding the dunes, stability is extremely important when turning through the uneven terrain. On the Desert Rated Gladiator Mojave, the upgraded FOX brand shocks were put to the test, absorbing the impact of the rough, desert ride.
Ground Clearance:
A Desert Rated Jeep must be able to clear those big, tough dunes. It provides the ability to drive over instead of around those obstacles without underbody damage. Desert Rated ground clearance is tested on steep angles and hills to test the optimized suspension.
Maneuverability: Gliding through the sand, the snow, whatever the terrain may be, is something a Desert Rated Jeep is tested to be capable of. This test determines how well the Jeep can take on twists and turns while treading through tough terrain.
Desert Prowess: Can the Jeep handle the extremes of the desert? A Jeep that succeeds in the Desert Prowess category can handle the extreme heat and withstand the dust of the desert climate.
Jeep plans on adding more models to the Desert Rated Jeep family in the near future. These vehicles will be tested on a newly-created Desert Rated proving grounds in Arizona. in the meantime, shop our new Jeep inventory online.
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