Pretty great! For me, I think Subaru and Jeep have some of the best software for moving the power around. The little compass is so good for a mainstream crossover!
Thank you for the video. They are great 4x4. Do you have any video of 1991 Nissan Terrano, and what 4x4 does he have? My bro has one, he has 4h,4l, and he can go anywhere, also he lifted him.
So what is the difference between the two systems? I see in the beginning that it is listed as Active Drive vs Active Drive I - is that the first generation? Or does it stand for Intelligent?
It stands for different versions. Both are on demand awd systems but Compass uses different design - it can disconnect whole drive shaft. Cherokee uses more "traditional" version which decouples only the clutch-pack placed just ahead of rear diff.
@@rado78231 It looks so but both are doing great job. System in Cherokee isn't that complicated so it can handle more stress. The one from Compass/Renegade is quite fragile in terms of offroading.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers Exactly. I'm from brazil and here the Compass 4x4 has the 2.0l diesel 170cv 350N/m, but even with a stronger engine, the 4x4 system isn't that strong to hard off roading as you can see in this vídeo th-cam.com/video/5LwH0l6kA-o/w-d-xo.html after the second attempt the 4x4 system disengages (the toyota sw4 only overcomes when activate the Low range and rear diff lock). Otherwise, is a very good system to overcome other obstacles that aren't a very steep road and the engine has a good amount of torque. In this video that I mentioned, the Compass shows impressive capabilities
@@giedriusvitkauskas7125 My bad, I thought I am commenting under Compass vs Duster video. But in this case, Cherokee and Compass will be more or less the same on snow. Grand Cherokee is another story as it has permanent all wheel drive system with mechanical center diff.
On a 4x4 Jeep Cherokee, how to you differentiate between an AWD model, active drive I, or active drive II? I seen one with low range so would assume it's 4x4 and not AWD. Is that correct to assume?
Forget about the namings, they are not formal and actually they mean nothing, producers use AWD, 4WD and 4x4 names for the same systems. You have to look at the technical structure of a specific system.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers AWD on every other brand has always, in history, been different from 4x4. I'm just wondering how (where to look on the vehicle) to identify which jeep it is before ordering parts I guess because the suspension parts are different depending on which. But, does keep use AWD on vehicles that are 4x4 and include a low range and all like a 4x4 or something? I'm a newb to dodge stuff. Is there a sticker somewhere that identifies which setup they claim?
@@jackle842000 As I mentioned before - there is no formal classification of what AWD/4WD/4x4 is. Just informal definitions with no real value - that's why the same system may be branded under any of these names. Well, these are just colloquial names. The only kind of formal classification is J1952 by SAE and it doesn't even include names like 4x4 or 4WD, all systems are defined as AWD.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers I'm not arguing what AWD is vs 4x4. I'm simply trying to figure out what jeep considers the one I'm going to work on. Whatever jeep calls it is what I'm trying to figure out how to identify. I know it has low range and 4x4 but not sure how to tell which version as the struts seem to be a different part number depending on that. Active drive I, active drive II, or AWD. Jeep must have a way to distinguish them as the suspension is different for some reason. I know it's not a tomahawk which also calls for a different strut. How you know which strut to purchase?
Pretty great! For me, I think Subaru and Jeep have some of the best software for moving the power around. The little compass is so good for a mainstream crossover!
Subi is my favourite, but i have Compas and he is great :) i agree with you :)
Kia Sorento is even better!
Surprisingly good. I thought that Jeep has lost it's grip since Fiat purchased it
Actually it is not the Jeep who has lost it but the Fiat has got it.
I sometimes wonder if Snow/Sport/Sand/Mud makes any difference on some cars but it clearly works on Jeep.
Jes, jeep active drive systems are visibly different.
I have Jeep Compass 4x4 and he is very good off roader, but you need good tires :)
Thank you for the video. They are great 4x4. Do you have any video of 1991 Nissan Terrano, and what 4x4 does he have? My bro has one, he has 4h,4l, and he can go anywhere, also he lifted him.
Unfortunately I don't have video with Terrano. I belive it has part time system, no center diff, low gear.
So we can assume that also Fiat 500X AWD will perform as this Compass, right?
I think that 500X doesn't have all of these driving modes so I don't know the answer 🙂
So what is the difference between the two systems? I see in the beginning that it is listed as Active Drive vs Active Drive I - is that the first generation? Or does it stand for Intelligent?
It stands for different versions. Both are on demand awd systems but Compass uses different design - it can disconnect whole drive shaft. Cherokee uses more "traditional" version which decouples only the clutch-pack placed just ahead of rear diff.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers thank you for the explanation! It seems that the older design is a bit more capable, doesn't it?
@@rado78231 It looks so but both are doing great job. System in Cherokee isn't that complicated so it can handle more stress. The one from Compass/Renegade is quite fragile in terms of offroading.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers Exactly. I'm from brazil and here the Compass 4x4 has the 2.0l diesel 170cv 350N/m, but even with a stronger engine, the 4x4 system isn't that strong to hard off roading as you can see in this vídeo th-cam.com/video/5LwH0l6kA-o/w-d-xo.html after the second attempt the 4x4 system disengages (the toyota sw4 only overcomes when activate the Low range and rear diff lock). Otherwise, is a very good system to overcome other obstacles that aren't a very steep road and the engine has a good amount of torque. In this video that I mentioned, the Compass shows impressive capabilities
What's the drivetrain on the Compass?? As in layout of the clutch pack etc
Two clutch-packs. One at front in PTU, another one at the back.
Could you also test the jeep renegade?
It's here: th-cam.com/video/P79l6I9NClE/w-d-xo.html
Just wondering what system is better suited for higher speed (70-90 km/hour) on snow covered road...
Definitely Jeep.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers hands down, jeep are good, but which one ? Between grand cherokee and cherokee?
@@giedriusvitkauskas7125 My bad, I thought I am commenting under Compass vs Duster video. But in this case, Cherokee and Compass will be more or less the same on snow. Grand Cherokee is another story as it has permanent all wheel drive system with mechanical center diff.
nice video. it's interesting to compare GC with KL )
We'll do that if we find one 🙂
Can you test Fiat Panda 4x4 with ELD?
I wish but I can't find it 😐
Here in Italy i think is one of the most diffused car
@@riccardo_albani28 Send some to Poland 🙂
@@riccardo_albani28 Check the channel in a few hours - Panda 4x4 test coming ;)
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers 🔝💪🏼
Hi, Is there any difference in Grand Cherokee, compared with this Cherokee ?
Hi, the main difference is that Grand Cherokee has permanent, mechanical system while Cherokee has on-demand system.
On a 4x4 Jeep Cherokee, how to you differentiate between an AWD model, active drive I, or active drive II? I seen one with low range so would assume it's 4x4 and not AWD. Is that correct to assume?
Forget about the namings, they are not formal and actually they mean nothing, producers use AWD, 4WD and 4x4 names for the same systems. You have to look at the technical structure of a specific system.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers AWD on every other brand has always, in history, been different from 4x4. I'm just wondering how (where to look on the vehicle) to identify which jeep it is before ordering parts I guess because the suspension parts are different depending on which. But, does keep use AWD on vehicles that are 4x4 and include a low range and all like a 4x4 or something? I'm a newb to dodge stuff. Is there a sticker somewhere that identifies which setup they claim?
@@jackle842000 As I mentioned before - there is no formal classification of what AWD/4WD/4x4 is. Just informal definitions with no real value - that's why the same system may be branded under any of these names. Well, these are just colloquial names. The only kind of formal classification is J1952 by SAE and it doesn't even include names like 4x4 or 4WD, all systems are defined as AWD.
@@4x4.tests.on.rollers I'm not arguing what AWD is vs 4x4. I'm simply trying to figure out what jeep considers the one I'm going to work on. Whatever jeep calls it is what I'm trying to figure out how to identify. I know it has low range and 4x4 but not sure how to tell which version as the struts seem to be a different part number depending on that. Active drive I, active drive II, or AWD. Jeep must have a way to distinguish them as the suspension is different for some reason. I know it's not a tomahawk which also calls for a different strut. How you know which strut to purchase?
@@jackle842000 I think the only way to be 100% sure is using vin number... But maybe this can help: www.wikiwand.com/en/Jeep_four-wheel-drive_systems
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