| Jeep Compass | |
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 2019 Jeep Compass | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep[a] |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Model years | 2007–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C)[1][2] |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive orall-wheel drive |
| Chassis | Unibody |
TheJeep Compass is acompact crossover SUV[3][4] introduced for the 2007model year,[5] and is currently in its second generation. The first generation Compass andPatriot, its rebadged variant, were amongJeep's first crossover SUVs. The second-generation Compass debuted in September 2016 inBrazil and at theLos Angeles International Auto Show in November 2016, sharing a modified platform with theRenegade. It is positioned between the smaller Renegade and the largerCherokee globally or theCommander in South America.
Four years prior to the introduction of the production Jeep Compass, aconcept vehicle with the same name had its world premiere inDetroit at the2002 North American International Auto Show. It featured a two-door body,all-wheel drive and a 3.7-literV6 engine.[6]
The 3.7 L Power-TechV6 engine from theJeep Liberty was not available in the new Compass for 2007, though the production model Compass kept the concept car's styling cues and some of its features. The production model Compass also had four doors instead of the two doors on the concept car.
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_Limited_2.4_wagon_(2015-11-11)_01.jpg) 2008 Jeep Compass Sport | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2006–2016 |
| Model years | 2007–2017 |
| Assembly | United States:Belvidere, Illinois |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Chrysler PM/MK platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (2,635 mm) |
| Length | 173.4 in (4,404 mm) |
| Width | 69.3 in (1,760 mm) |
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Jeep debuted the production version of the Compass at the2006 North American International Auto Show in January. The first Compass was assembled on 30 May 2006, inBelvidere, Illinois, where theDodge Neon was produced.
The Compass did not carry the "Trail Rated" badge found on other SUVs in the Jeep family for the 2007-2010 model years, but received the "Trail Rated" badge for the 2011 model year. The Compass targets first-time Jeep buyers and those who drive primarily on paved roads.
The Compass andPatriot are both based on theDaimlerChrysler/MitsubishiGS platform. These vehicles are differentiated by their styling and marketing: The Patriot is a traditionally styled 4-door Jeepwagon, while the Compass has a softerhatchback look, similar to theDodge Caliber.[7]
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For 2011, Jeep redesigned the Compass to more closely resemble theGrand Cherokee. The 2011 Jeep Compass also received a revised suspension for better handling, a revised interior with more standard equipment, and more option packages including aFreedom Drive II Off-Road Package which includes a continuously variable transmission fitted with a low-range setting, all-terrain tires inside 17-inch aluminum wheels, skid plates, a four-wheel-drive system, and an increase ground clearance of a full inch.[8]
A special edition Compass model commemorated Jeep's 70th anniversary in 2011, and included various upgrades, special interiors, badges, wheels, and was available in only three exterior colors: Bronze Star, Bright Silver, and Black.[9]
The Compass uses a 172 hp (128 kW) 2.4 LWorldI4 gasoline engine. The 2.0 LWorld engine is available on the 4X2 Sport model with 158 hp (118 kW). A 2.0 L l-R4 TDi 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS)Volkswagen-designeddiesel engine was available for theEuropean andAustralian markets, replaced in 2011 by the 2.2 LMercedes-Benz OM651.
The Compass also features two electronically controlledfour-wheel drive systems,Freedom Drive I andFreedom Drive II. Freedom Drive I is a full-time four-wheel drive system with locking capabilities; Freedom Drive II is based on Freedom Drive I but by using the vehicle's CVT transmission it is capable of a 19:1 gear reduction simulating a low-range usually found in vehicles with dedicated transfer cases.
The base model version hasfront-wheel drive (FWD).[10] The Trail Rated version of the Compass has passed the same testing of off-road ability as other Jeep vehicles in terms of traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation, and water fording.
The three basic models of Compass in the U.S. are Sport, Latitude, and Limited.[11]
The Sport serves as the base model. It includes features such as seventeen-inchalloy wheels, an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and four speakers, a heater, cloth seating surfaces, and manual, roll-up windows and manual door locks. Features such as power windows and door locks, a seven-speakerBoston Acoustics premium sound system with a 368-watt external amplifier, and air conditioning are options. The 2014-2016 Jeep Compass Sport and Sport SE, The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) does not come as standard equipment. An EVIC gives the user information such as gas mileage, number of miles to empty, service intervals, tire pressure, etc.[12]
The Latitude is the midrange model. It added features onto the Sport, such as air conditioning,keyless entry, a security system, and power windows and door locks. The EVIC comes as an optional component with the security and cargo convenience package. This option comes with an alarm, tonneau cover, tire pressure monitoring display, garage door opener, and an electronic vehicle information center. The model became available in 2011.
The Limited is the top-of-the-line model. It added features such as leather-trimmed seats, had an available sunroof, andremote starter.
A 70th Anniversary Edition was based on the Sport model. It added air conditioning, unique leather-trimmed seats, unique alloy wheels, a sunroof, side-impact airbags, a seven-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with a 368-watt external amplifier, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, and a security alarm. This special edition model was only offered in 2011 to celebrate Jeep's 70th anniversary. All Jeep models for 2011 only offered a 70th Anniversary Edition model (Compass, Patriot, Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited, Liberty, and the Grand Cherokee).
An Altitude Edition model was made available in 2012. It was based upon the Latitude model and added black-painted alloy wheels, leather-trimmed seats, a sunroof, and a Boston Acoustics premium sound system with a 368-watt external amplifier. The Altitude package was available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee only at first, but then was available on the Compass, Patriot, Wrangler, and Wrangler Unlimited as well. All models except the Jeep Grand Cherokee dropped this model (the Grand Cherokee model continued to offer this model for the 2013 model year). The Altitude name was chosen in a contest to name a Grand Cherokee concept car. Because of the Altitude's popularity, Jeep decided to offer it on all models except for the Jeep Liberty, which had been discontinued.
The Jeep Patriot and first generation Jeep Compass were phased out during the 2016 model year, replaced by a single redesigned Compass SUV that FCA debuted in late 2016.[13][14]
The Compass was safety tested by Euro NCAP in 2012 and earned a two-star rating.[15]
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |   | |
| Adult occupant: | 22 | 61% |
| Child occupant: | 37 | 76% |
| Pedestrian: | 8 | 23% |
| Safety assist: | 3 | 43% |
| Overall: | |
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| Side Driver: | |
| Side Passenger: | |
| Side Rear Passenger: | |
| Rollover AWD: | /16.4% |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2016–present[17] |
| Model years | 2017–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | FCA Small Wide LWB 4x4 |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | 45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) FCA eMotor (4xe) |
| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (4xe) |
| Battery | 11.4 kWh 400-voltLi-ion pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,395 mm (173.0 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jeep Patriot |
The second-generation of Jeep Compass debuted on 27 September 2016 inBrazil[19] and at theLos Angeles International Auto Show in November 2016, replacing theJeep Patriot and first generation Compass.[20] Production for North American-market Compass models was moved toToluca, Mexico, whileJeep Cherokee (KL) production will move fromToledo, Ohio toBelvidere, Illinois, where the first-generation Compass andJeep Patriot were both assembled.
Using a stretched version of the same platform as theRenegade,[21] the Compass is available in four distinct trim levels: the base Sport, the mid-level Latitude, the higher-end Limited, and the off-road-focused Trailhawk. All trim levels are available with eitherfront-wheel drive orfour-wheel drive, with the exception of the Trailhawk, which is only available in a 4WD configuration.[22]
In the United States, the Compass comes equipped with a 2.4 LTigershark four-cylinder engine. More than 65 percent of the upper body structure and the frame is made ofhigh-strength steel.[23] Styling of the second-generation Compass is inspired by two of its larger siblings, theJeep Cherokee (KL) andJeep Grand Cherokee (WK2). Styling elements taken from the Grand Cherokee include headlamps integrated into the front grille and a narrow front grille with a black finish, while the Cherokee lends some of its rear end styling elements, basic interior design, and 2.4 LTigershark inline four-cylinder (I4) gasoline engine andZF-sourced nine-speed 948TE automatic transmission to the overall design of the Compass.
Available features include FCA's UConnect 4C 8.4 and 8.4N touch-screen infotainment systems, aBeats Premium Audio System with a 506-watt digital amplifier, eighteen-inch aluminum alloy wheels, Jeep's Command-View panoramic sunroof,LED front headlamps, Forward Collision Warning, a ParkView rear-view backup camera system, front and rear parking sensors, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and Jeep'sSelec-Terrain full-time four-wheel-drive system (standard on the Trailhawk model).
The Compass is assembled at plants in Italy, Mexico, Brazil, China, and India.[24] North American and European models are manufactured inMelfi, Italy (designation: BU/520) andToluca, Mexico (designation: MP/522); moved fromBelvidere, Illinois. In Brazil, the second-generation Jeep Compass start production the 26 September 2016 at FCA newGoiana,Pernambuco Assembly Plant (designation: M1/551). Chinese models were produced by theGAC Fiat Chrysler joint venture (designation: M4/553) Production of the first-generation Compass and Patriot ended early 2017, with production of the second generation Compass beginning in spring of 2017 for North American models. Assembled atFiat's facility inRanjangaon,Maharashtra, it is Jeep's first model assembled in India since 1996 (designation: M6/566).[25][26] The right-hand drive version is solely produced at the Indian plant.[27][28] Stellantis'sBrampton Assembly plant inOntario,Canada, is to be retooled for the next-generation Compass, with production commencing in the fourth quarter of 2025.[29][30] Stellantis is planning a US$970 million (1.32 billion Canadian-dollar) investment so that Brampton can build cars with internal combustion engines as well as battery-electric vehicles.[29]
The Compass was unveiled in India on 12 April 2017 and assembled in theFCA India Pune plant since 1 July 2017.[31] In addition to manufacturing for the Indian market, Jeep also exports the Indian-made Compass to many right-hand drive markets such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Brunei, Japan, Indonesia, South Africa, Nepal, and Thailand. The India-spec model is available with two engine options - a 1.4-liter I4, turbochargedMultiAir petrol, and a 2.0-liter I4, turbochargedMultijet II diesel engine.[32][33] In 2017 Jeep sold about 10,000 Compasses in India from the day of release until the middle of December.
In 2017, the vehicle contains over 65% Indian parts.[34]
In 2020, a facelift for the model was first launched in China, with slight visual changes to the exterior of the vehicle, and a completely redesigned interior.[35] In January 2021, the Compass facelift was released in India. It gets a revised front profile, a larger grille, a new front bumper with a larger air dam, slimmer headlights with Integrated LED DRLs, LED fog lights, and new alloy wheels.
The 2022 US model includesover-the-air updates and includes collision warning withautomatic braking,lane-keep assist, pedestrian/cycle detection, active lane management,blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also includes a semi-autonomousassist system called Highway Assist that allows for hand-on-wheel and eyes-on-roadautomated driving.[36]
The 2022 Compass lineup consisted of existing Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited, and High Altitude models, although a new Latitude Lux model, slotting between the mid-range Latitude and luxury-oriented Limited trims, became available. A limited-edition (RED) Edition model was also available, based on the Limited trim. The sole engine remained the naturally-aspirated 2.4-literTigershark four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 177 hp (132 kW) and 172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m) of torque (down 3 horsepower and 3 lb. ft. of torque, from 180 and 175, respectively). All four-wheel drive models received the nine-speed 948TE automatic ZF 9HP transmission as standard equipment, while front wheel drive models receive the six-speed Aisin automatic transmission as standard. Sport and Latitude models are available with front-wheel-drive with optional all-wheel-drive, while all other models now include standard all-wheel-drive.
For the 2023 Compass, the 2.4-liter engine was replaced by a new retuned version of the 2.0-literGME four-cylinder gasoline engine, producing 200 hp (149 kW) and 221 lb⋅ft (300 N⋅m) of torque. The ZF 9HP-based, 9-speed automatic transmission has also been replaced with a Hyundai-sourced "8F30" 8-speed automatic transmission.
For 2024, the Compass became the entry-level model for Jeep in North America, following the withdrawal of the Renegade in that market outsideLatin America and the global discontinuation of the Cherokee, though the upcoming all-electricJeep Recon is expected to slot below the Compass. The Renegade and (in some markets) theJeep Avenger continue to serve as Jeep's entry-level models below the Compass globally.
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In addition to the standard trim levels, Altitude and High Altitude Special Editions are available for the Latitude and Limited trim levels respectively and added "blacked-out" exterior accents, black alloy wheels, as well as other features to their respective trim levels.
The Upland Special Edition model is also available for the base Sport trim level and adds black alloy wheels, blue accent trim for the exterior badging, Trailhawk-inspired exterior styling elements, and blue stitching on the interior. It is only available with four-wheel-drive (4WD), the 2.4 L I4 engine, and an automatic transmission.
An 80th Anniversary Edition version of the Latitude trim level, that adds unique exterior accents and a few extra features, was made available for the 2021 model year.[37]
For 2022, Jeep unveiled a line of vehicles in partnership withProduct Red, with each brand releasing a special-edition vehicle with (RED) branding. TheProduct RedJeep Compass is based on the Limited trim level, and is available exclusively in Redline 3-Coat Pearl Metallic paired with a Black perforated leather-trimmed interior with red interior stitching. In addition, the Compass (RED) Edition includes special exterior badging, and wheels from the Limited-based High Altitude Edition. In addition to a special-edition vehicle,Jeep will also release branded (RED) merchandise that will be available for purchase. Proceeds from each sale of a (RED)-branded vehicle will be donated to theProduct Red Foundation.[38]
Also in 2022, for the Indian market, Jeep released the Compass "5th Anniversary Edition", celebrating 5 years of the Compass in India.[39] The car featured exclusive trim and alloy wheels, alongside a restyled interior.[40]
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 34.5 | 90% |
| Child occupant: | 40.7 | 83% |
| Pedestrian: | 27.3 | 64% |
| Safety assist: | 7.1 | 59% |
| Small overlap front | Good |
| Moderate overlap front | Good |
| Side | Good |
| Roof strength(2016–present models) | Good |
| Head restraints & seats | Good |
The 2022 Compass was tested by theIIHS and its top trim earned aTop Safety Pick award:[43]
| Small overlap front (Driver) | Good | ||||
| Small overlap front (Passenger) | Good | ||||
| Moderate overlap front | Good | ||||
| Side (original test) | Good | ||||
| Side (updated test) | Marginal | ||||
| Roof strength | Good | ||||
| Head restraints and seats | Good | ||||
| Headlights |
| varies by trim/option | |||
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) | Superior | ||||
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) | Advanced | ||||
| Seat belt reminders | Marginal | ||||
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Marginal |
| Year | U.S.[44] | Canada | Mexico[45] | China[46] | Brazil[47] | Argentina | Europe[48] | Australia[49][50] | India |
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| 2006[51] | 18,579 | 2,504 | 1,535 | 306 | |||||
| 2007[51] | 39,491 | 10,229 | 4,367 | 9,277 | |||||
| 2008[52] | 25,349 | 9,423 | 2,960 | 6,384 | |||||
| 2009[53] | 11,739 | 5,176 | 2,130 | 2,401 | |||||
| 2010[54] | 15,894 | 4,610 | 1,565 | 1,121 | |||||
| 2011[55] | 47,709 | 6,619 | 4,083 | 6,692 | |||||
| 2012[56] | 40,235 | 6,003 | 5,967 | 1,226[57] | 9,617 | 2,898 | |||
| 2013[58] | 52,993 | 6,228 | 5,586 | 858[59] | 6,572 | 3,670 | |||
| 2014[60] | 61,264 | 5,808 | 4,728 | 742[61] | 4,829 | 4,212 | |||
| 2015[62] | 66,698 | 3,729 | 3,317 | 264[63] | 616 | 2,516 | |||
| 2016 | 94,061[64] | 4,242[65] | 1,376 | 300 | 6,599 | 457 | 1,097 | ||
| 2017 | 65,142[66][67] | 6,443[68] | 1,440 | 86,980 | 49,187 | 15,591 | 143 | ||
| 2018 | 171,167[69] | 9,435[68] | 2,591 | 63,015 | 60,284 | 2,892[70] | 73,941 | 1,329 | 19,358[71] |
| 2019 | 143,934[72] | 7,652[73] | 2,209[74] | 35,746 | 60,362[75] | 3,440[76] | 64,714 | 818 | 16,079[71] |
| 2020 | 107,968 | 4,691 | 1,266[77] | 20,190 | 52,966[78] | 3,463[79] | 47,312 | 8,453[71] | |
| 2021 | 75,642[80] | 5,931[81] | 1,172[82] | 8,991 | 70,923 | 4,053[83] | 54,738 | 1,363 | 11,652[84] |
| 2022 | 86,175[80] | 5,328[81] | 3,208[85] | 63,467[86][87] | 3,138[88] | 46,937 | 1,862 | 13,263[84] | |
| 2023 | 96,173 | 6,206 | 59,118[89] | 1,455 | 4,054[90] | ||||
| 2024 | 111,697[91] | 8,888[92] | 50,046[93] |
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