
Significant increase (about $1,600) in the standard price from last year. The big news is a new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine for all Compass trims, including the base Sport.Īdditional (available) off-pavement and poor-weather capability.Īppetite's about the same as it was before.

The top-of-the-line Trailhawk version already mentioned stickers for $35,745. It also comes with a new, and stronger, standard engine. Like most crossovers, this one comes standard with a light-duty all-wheel-drive system. Prices start at $28,400 for the Sport trim. The Compass is a compact crossover that can be ordered with a gear-reduction feature (in Trailhawk versions) that uses the transmission to provide low-speed leverage for slogging through deep snow, mud and so on that's similar to what you'd get from a 4x4's two-speed transfer case and 4WD low-range gearing.Īlso included with the Trailhawk is a lifted suspension, more ground clearance, all-terrain tires, tow hooks and the capability to ford 20 inches of water. Rather, it can do things that most crossovers cannot, because it has a few things functionally in common with the 4x4s it looks a lot like. One of these models also offers more than just looks: the Jeep Compass. It also sells some that look like 4x4s but are more like the crossovers everyone else sells a lot of.


Jeep sells a lot of 4x4s - as in SUVs with four-wheel drive.
