The Jeep Compass seats five people and comes in three trim levels with a variety of add-ons available. Standard outfitting includes: 16” alloy wheels, fog lamps, roof rails, manual accessories, a tilt-only steering wheel, a 60/40-split-folding rear bench and basic audio system. Upgrades can add-on custom sport mesh seating, chrome interior and exterior accents, 115-volt power outlet, media enhanced steering wheel, larger (up to) 18” alloy wheels, all-powered accessories, automated climate control, 6.5” touchscreen with HD radio, Bluetooth/iPod/USB integration, towing package, premium Boston Acoustics audio system, and more. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque.
2016 model year changes
The Limited trim has been dropped for 2016, and Bluetooth is now standard radio items across the board.
Along with the closely related Jeep Patriot, the Jeep Compass is one of the lowest-priced off-road-capable utility vehicles on the market when equipped with the optional Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package, yet it packs that in a vehicle that rides and handles for the most part like a car. Ease of parking and maneuverability are strengths for this model, and it's also reasonably fuel-efficient at an EPA-estimated highway 30 mpg. The Compass can also optioned to tow up to 2,000 pounds--enough for a couple of jet-skis.
