Driving the Jeep Trailpass Concept: The Most Dirt-Worthy Compass You Can’t Buy

The Jeep Trailpass Concept is a jacked up (new) Jeep Compass with some nifty additions to make it more off-road worthy. We got a chance to drive the Jeep Trailpass Concept at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Every year we sample fun concepts Jeep builds. Usually, they build vehicles that allow us to peer into their imaginations. With the Jeep Trailpass Concept, it’s not as banannas as other concepts, but it’s still unique.

On top of the regular kit you get with the 2017 Jeep Compass, the Jeep Trailpass Concept has:

  • Custom hood black graphics
  • A “custom” 1.5″ lift
  • Bodyside graphics
  • 18″ “Granet Chrystal Wheels” with a unique graphics
  • Roof basket and cross rails
  • 29.5″ Continental all-terrain tires
  • Katzkin leather seats
  • Luggage carrier and traction mats
  • JPP Rock Rails
  • All weather “slush mats” and cargo tray
  • Jeep valve stems

Many of these upgrades are available through Jeep Performance Parts.

While our time was brief with the Jeep Trailpass Concept, we can say that the extra ride height was a benifit and it didn’t seem to negatively affect the ride. The functional/purchasable upgrades are pretty cool too. Hopefully, Jeep will build more upgrades for the Jeep Compass in the near future.

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