Jeep Compass

The Compass is a compact crossover SUV that seats up to five passengers. In Jeep’s SUV lineup, it slots between the subcompact Renegade and the larger Cherokee, and it shares a platform and some components with the Fiat 500X, which is built by Jeep’s sister company within the Stellantis Group of automotive brands.

In recent years, Jeep has offered the Compass in a range of trims, including the entry-level Sport, the mid-level Latitude, the well-equipped Latitude Lux (added in 2022), the upscale Limited, and the off-road-focused Trailhawk, which boasts increased ground clearance, skid plates, tow hooks, and an advanced 4x4 system.

The second generation of the Compass made its debut in 2017, bringing significant improvements to its design, chassis and suspension, and technology features. Notable updates include a more modern look, an upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a suite of available driver assistance technologies such as lane-keeping assist and forward-collision mitigation. Adaptive cruise control was added as an option in 2019. In 2021, the second-gen Compass received a mid-cycle refresh that introduced some minor exterior styling tweaks along with a redesigned interior with more upscale materials and additional standard safety features, such as blind-spot monitoring.

The Compass has long employed a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with about 180 horsepower. In front-wheel drive examples, it typically pairs with a six-speed automatic, while all-wheel drive examples get a nine-speed unit. Notably, a six-speed manual transmission was also offered on the Sport and Latitude trims through the 2020 model year.