2017 Jeep Compass - Review and Road Test

To help feed America’s insatiable taste for SUVs Jeep has introduced an all-new Compass that bridges the gap between the brand’s sub-compact Renegade and compact Cherokee. Much improved versus the previous generation the latest Compass is more handsome, more refined, techier, and better-equipped to venture off-road. From rugged trails to the urban jungle KBB’s Zach Vlasuk put the Jeep Renegade through its paces to see how Jeep’s newest SUV stacks up.

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[doberman]

I have had mine for 4 months, and love it. I have to confess, I pick it because I love it's looks. Just the right size. Every car needs a bigger engine, but this one will get you down the road.

[myeviltwinbrother]

Seamless pass-through camera work at 3:44 is great - I love it...

[sweetfreedomGB]

Great idea. .. a crossover that is actually great off road and with the off-road badge 'Jeep' . They'll sell loads of these because they are credible, beautifully styled and different. Well done Jeep you've cracked it.

[rrt]

No wonder it was slow Micah was in the back

[adityakrishnamd]

In India the compass is a super hit. Probably because of the 2.0L Multijet Diesel with 6 speed manual gearbox.But the indian build quality is top notch.85% of the car is made by automated robotic arms. So it really feels solid. With in just 1 month of launching it got 8, 100 booking and over 40, 000 enquiry/half paid booking and still rising like hell. I don't know about FCA USA but in India it's a dream to them. It almost have 3 months waiting period!!

[davidn]

So many people complaining about this car but when it comes to a Japanese or Korean brand they praise it but what they don't know is the competitors are lacking in some areas. When will people do their homework before they complain?

[chocolatewheelchair]

I like this host. He’s not annoying or silly with a shrill voice. Cheers.

[viceganda]

why does he and the other host of kbb sounds the same when talking

[extremiztic]

Compass is built on FCA's well-sorted platform (stretched version) that is doing duties in Renegade and such. The overall package is way better than Tuscon and CR-V anyday. CX-5 though is still the best-in-segment, may be even better than some of its rivals from a segment above.

[rockford]

The one I rented was great. No issues at all.

[chad_]

so where does the compass fit in? sounds like it needs a compass to find its way wan wan...

[junginbaek]

Weird size, crappy interior and bad reliability but I still want it...

[sohaney]

Despite this review, they'll sell a billion.

[senseihEnRY]

it might not as sensible as the other offer from Japan but i kinda like the grand cherokee look

[donaldhollums]

The KBB Producer says, "Zach, wake up...wake up! You have to review the Jeep Cpmpass, now." Zach says, "Huh?...sniffle...What?...snort, yawn...okay...roll 'em." Zach sure did look sleepy when the film started!

[baldheadlogic]

This new Compass is significantly nicer than the original Compass or Patriot. They offer adaptive radar cruise in other markets but not in the U.S.

[IvanPavlov]

I have one. If you don't care about fuel economy, this is a great car for the wife.

[Swerve]

Micah, Zach and KBB team, will be looking forward to a LR RR velar review when you guys get the chance!! Fingers crossed

[xe]

since I know that the 4 cylinder in my compass is slow, most of the time I just floor it all the way.





And then it gives me a cute roar

[robbyrobinson]

I so wanted to love this Jeep...but the reviews have been middle of the road at best. So many better choices out there for less money.