Performance
The Jeep Compass is powered by a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that produces 185 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission and an optional nine-speed automatic transmission that offers smooth and quick shifting.
The Jeep Compass comes standard with the front-wheel-drive configuration. However, more adventurous Clare, MI buyers can opt for the available four-wheel-drive, which is off-road oriented. Jeep Compass has an EPA-rated fuel economy of 22 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.
The four-wheel-drive option offers exceptional off-road capability that can only be matched by a few of its competitors of the same price range. It has an upgraded 4X4 system that includes low-range gearing and Selec-Terrain traction management system with snow, sand, and mud settings. The compass can also tow up to 2,000 pounds.
Safety
The safety of Harrison, MI drivers and passengers is one of the most important features considered by drivers. The Jeep Compass comes equipped with a myriad of standard safety features. Midland, MI buyers can choose from a plethora of optional safety features. These safety features include:
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keep Assist
- Automatic High Beam Headlights
- Rain-Sensing Windshields
- Rear Parking Sensors
Other safety features include multiple airbags, four-wheel ABS, brake assist, electronic stability control, daytime running lights, child safety locks, and a traction control system.
Technology
The Jeep Compass comes standard with an 8.4-inch touchscreen that provides a seamless display of navigation, entertainment, and customizable vehicle settings. The touchscreen allows you to connect to favorite smartphone apps. It also comes with remote vehicle start, vehicle finder, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™.
The Jeep Compass gains first-class amenities like an optional premium sound system with nine speakers and 12-channel amplifiers. Other optional technology features include:
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Liftgate
- Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Heated Exterior Mirrors
- Heated Front Seats
- Adjustable Cargo Floor
Trim Options
The Jeep Compass comes in six primary trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk®, and the High Altitude trims. Special editions include Sun & Wheel, North Edition, and Sun & Safety.
Compass Sport
The Sport trim is fitted with six-way manual driver and passenger seats, cloth low back seats, 12-volt auxiliary power outlets, 16-inch black steel wheels, and variable imminent windshield wipers. It also has a seven-inch touchscreen and a rear back up mirror. In addition to these, the Sport trim offers dual-zone automatic temperature control and heated exterior mirrors.
Compass Latitude
The Latitude trim comes with premium cloth and vinyl bucket seats, remote proximity keyless entry, ambient LED interior lighting, 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels, and fog and cornering lights.
Compass Altitude
The Altitude trim comes with an 18-inch gloss black aluminum wheels that give it an adventurous and sporty aesthetic appeal. It is available with a premium black roof and a panoramic sunroof, all-black interior, and piano black accents, deep tint sunscreen glass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dual chrome exhaust tips.
Compass Limited
The Limited trim brings the Two-Tone paint group, which gives it a distinctive design. It also comes with 18-inch polished aluminum wheels and all-seasoned tires. In addition to these, the Limited comes standard with an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat.
Compass Trailhawk®
The Trailhawk is available in a 4X4 powertrain. It comes with a smaller 17-inch polish aluminum alloy wheels and all-terrain Falken tires. The Trailhawk® also comes with a black decal that is fitted at the center of the hood. The transmission is protected by a skid plate and has a special tuned off-road suspension.
Compass High Altitude
The High Altitude is distinctive, as it comes with bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED strips and LED tail lamps. It also comes with a 19-inch Satin graphite aluminum wheels. The sound system is upgraded to an Alpine Premium sound system that provides incredible quality of sound.