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Summary
The all-new Jeep Compass brings great things to the compact SUV market. Safety, style, comfortable ride, steady handling, high fuel mileage, advanced engineering with the four-cylinder World Engine and Continuously Variable Transaxle, and superb four-wheel-drive capability. Last but definitely not least (except in a good way): affordability. It's an intelligent vehicle with which Jeep should do well.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from western Oregon.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jeep Compass Sport 2WD ($15,425); Sport 4WD ($17,025); Limited 2WD ($19,580); Limited 4WD ($21,180) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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Continuously Variable Transaxle |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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multi-stage frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control with anti-roll mitigation, ABS with brake assist |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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front side-impact airbags ($250) |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Belvidere, Illinois |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jeep Compass Limited 4WD ($21,180) |
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Standard Equipment:
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heated leather bucket seats with driver lumbar support, fold-flat front passenger seat, reclining rear seats, AM/FM/CD, air conditioning, speed-sensitive power steering, remote keyless entry, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, roof rails, rear window defroster, cruise control, vehicle information center, halogen headlamps, fog lamps, 18-inch aluminum wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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CVT2 with Autostick ($1150); Driver Convenience Group ($425) |
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Destination Charge:
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560 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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23315 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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172 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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165 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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Continuously Variable Transaxle |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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Wheelbase:
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103.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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173.4/69.3/65.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.8/59.8 |
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Turning circle:
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37.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.7/52.3/40.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.9/51.0/39.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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53.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson strut |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link with coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.4 |
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Curb weight:
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3329 |
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Tires:
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS Brake Assist, Brake Traction Control |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.5 |
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| 2007 Jeep Compass consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Overall a great SUV, but I could be more pleased. It still needs better gas mileage and bigger engine. Better seats and better tires. Other than that I don't have any improvements to mention. | | posted by Mikel on Feb 04 2007 | | |
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| | I just got a 2007 Compass and just love it. I just love the room in it and it drive great. The interior is comfortable, plenty of room in the backseat and the back doors are very accessible. | | posted by Ethen on Apr 29 2007 | | |
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| | It's easy to navigate and park, and the ride is great. The Compass is more than I expected. It's just the perfect size for an SUV and the gas mileage is great. I think it only needs a little more power. | | posted by Stephan Reuben on Aug 12 2007 | | |
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