Jeep has launched a new web mini-series dedicated to the all-terrain capability of the new Jeep Compass 4xe, highlighting how its advanced electric all-wheel-drive system performs across demanding surfaces. The first episode, titled “No Ground Off Limits,” is now available across European Jeep websites and social channels, focusing on the Sand & Mud driving mode. The 375-hp full-electric Compass 4xe has also opened for orders across Europe, positioning it as the most capable version in the new Compass range.
New capability stories put Compass 4xe to the test
The new Jeep mini-series will include four episodes, all scheduled to be released by the end of the year. Each episode focuses on a different driving scenario and demonstrates how the Compass 4xe uses its dedicated Jeep Selec-Terrain® system to adapt to real-world conditions.
For the first episode, Jeep selected the sand dunes of Riola Sardo and Arbus in Sardinia, Italy. These locations were chosen to showcase how the vehicle behaves on soft, unstable terrain where traction management, torque delivery, and wheel-slip control are critical.
Fabio Catone, Head of Jeep Brand in Enlarged Europe, said the series was created to show the vehicle’s real-world handling, road holding, and versatility through authentic footage rather than staged studio demonstrations.
Jeep Compass 4xe technical highlights
The new Jeep Compass 4xe uses a dual-motor full-electric powertrain producing 375 hp, making it the performance flagship of the Compass line-up. Its all-wheel-drive setup is supported by a rear electric motor connected to a 14:1 reducer, allowing the system to deliver up to 3,100 Nm of torque at the rear wheels.
This layout is especially important during off-road driving, where available grip can change instantly. Jeep says the system can help the Compass 4xe climb a 20% gradient even with zero grip at the front wheels, emphasizing the strength of the rear-drive electric architecture.
Key off-road figures include:
- 10 mm higher ride height
- 28° approach angle
- 17° breakover angle
- 31° departure angle
- Up to 480 mm water-fording depth
- 375-hp dual-motor electric powertrain
- Up to 3,100 Nm of rear-wheel torque
Selec-Terrain modes improve control on every surface
The Compass 4xe features five Selec-Terrain driving modes designed to optimize performance across different surfaces:
- AUTO
- SPORT
- SAND & MUD
- SNOW
- 4×4 LOCK
The first episode focuses on SAND & MUD mode. In this setting, the system adjusts steering response, torque distribution, traction control behavior, and power delivery to maximize grip on soft or loose terrain.
Jeep says the system can deliver 100% of available power with overboost, while a closed-loop control algorithm manages slip at each axle. This helps prevent excessive wheel spin and ensures the right amount of torque reaches the wheels depending on surface grip.
A driver involved in the test described the system as especially useful on sand, mud, and thick gravel, noting that each axle delivered torque according to the available grip.
Jeep strengthens its electric off-road identity
The Compass 4xe is important for Jeep because it combines the brand’s traditional off-road image with a fully electric powertrain. Rather than positioning electrification only as an efficiency upgrade, Jeep is using the Compass 4xe to show how electric torque can improve capability in difficult driving conditions.
The mini-series also gives Jeep a strong visual marketing tool at a time when European buyers are paying closer attention to electric SUVs. By showing the Compass 4xe in real off-road environments, Jeep is reinforcing its core brand identity while adapting it to the electric era.
Jeep’s strategy
With the new Compass 4xe, Jeep is clearly trying to prove that electrification does not weaken off-road capability. Instead, the brand is presenting electric torque, advanced software calibration, and terrain-specific driving modes as advantages for modern SUV drivers. The “Capability Stories” series supports this strategy by turning technical features into easy-to-understand real-world demonstrations for customers across Europe.
Source: Stellantis