2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Off-Road Test: Lake Tahoe's Boca Hill

After taking delivery of a new 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk for our long-term test fleet of vehicles, Ryan is tasked with driving it back to Seattle all the way from Houston, Texas. In this video, we make a stop for some off-road fun near Lake Tahoe, California to test Rock off-road setting.

#Jeep #offroad #laketahoe

CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Easy Start
09:45 - Rock Climb

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[rolexr]

Well done COMPASS - really nice off road performance!

[EZapar]

If you have the option of going over a rock or squeezing past it, you might want to go over it. Squeezing up against it so that you scrape your wheels will up the chances of poking a hole in the sidewall. Looks like the little Jeep is pretty capable. Nice score Ryan.

[iornhawk]

I have a 2021 renegade trailhawk with the 1.3 turbo. Its been more than capable of going on 90 percent of off road trails. I'm an avid mountain biker and fish out of my kayak. Most people are not buying these vehicles to go rock crawling at Moab. These are great vehicles for what the are. As long as people understand that these are not dedicated off roading vehicles and more adventure should be fine.

[luchaDor]

Jeep has done a great job with the Active Drive Low system in the Compass & Renegade. Put some meaty AT's on it, rock rails (and if you're feeling up to it) better skid plates and it'll take you a lot of places that'll surprise you. They're excellent forest trail runners that are still comfortable commuters, but they're no Wrangler and they're not intended to be (as you pointed out). Excellent balanced review Ryan! Is your testing hill still available? Or has that snowed in? Excited for this series!

[bc]

Yes, get the rock rails! I'm a little surprised it's not out yet, but I predict a big thing will be photogrammetry cameras to measure whether a rock will be too big or not. Also, I'd love it if you would pinstripe test vinyl wraps 😁

[x.tests.on.rollers]

Small correction - LOCK mode in Compass doesn't lock the awd system. Actually it may still be front wheel drive if Auto mode is selected. LOCK mode locks only the front clutch so driveshaft is permanently engaged.

[atmartens]

This looks like such a beautiful trail. I’m excited for this series. I’ve always wondered what the Compass was like. Wouldn’t ever buy one since it’s so small but this should be a good series.

[coloradomallcrawlers]

Excellent look at the new compass Trailhawk!

[jovandjukic]

Im driving not Trailhawk Jeep, my 2020 Jeep Compass is 2.0 diesel, 170HP, 4x4, 9AT with Jeep active drive system. Last night i was driving to the mountains, where is a lot of snow. Congratulations to developers for the SelecTerrain programs. I tested every driving mode (do not have 4Low and Rock mode), so as i said last night i was driving on roads who is covered with snow, ... Snow mode is much better and very good balanced against AUTO mode, no sence with trying sand and mud on snow. Also i have new winter tires Hankook W300 winter i*cept evo3 (very good). In snow condition snow mode is best option.

[thebeddoctor]

I'm so excited for the Subaru with lockers vs 4runner coming up.

[Deetroiter]

Really liked this video. I think this trail was definitely something that a lot of people who have a regular SUV would encounter. How does the 4wd/awd and suspension compare to something like a stock Crosstrek?

[moonsapling]

Crossovers are getting more capable every day.
I have done a similar rock climb with my Hyundai, which has a 7DCT (1st gear is very low though), it climbed very well although it scraped a bit.

[TurfSurf]

This is the only auto-review channel on Youtube that makes me nervous watching it! I can't remember how many times I have said "this dude got balls!!!"

[MichaelSmith-krqw]

We love our 2018 Renegade, it fits our lifestyle perfectly both my wife and I are empty nesters and we didn't need a Wrangler or a G Cherokee or even a Cherokee for that matter. We did look at the Compass but we weren't impressed with the 2018 Models interior layout, We know they've recently revamped the interiors on the Compass and I am impressed with it, would we go buy one today ? NO. 30, 000 miles of trouble free motoring all we have done is basic maintenance, We had 1 recall notice for the oil consumption but ours has never used less than 1/2 a quart in 5000 mile oil change intervals so We opted not to have the MultiAir recalibrated as per the recall. We average about 28mpg combined which a majority of our driving is more than 42 miles too and from the nearest major city. Taken it on nice road trip to NM from Texas and back 1300 miles round trip and was getting close to 32mpg at 75mph. I don't drive like a maniac and just set the cruise control. There are some things I wished were better, it is a little slow but not as bad as one might think. I hope they bring the Hybrid version over to the US here on the next update. 240 combine HP should definitely wake up the Renegade. I might go test out the Compass with its Hybrid powertrain once the local dealer gets its stock replenished. Ours also handled the 9 inches of snow last year just fine didn't even put into Snow Mode did it all in 2wd and Traction Control off made quick work and had to pick up all the Wife's employees who couldn't get their cars out their driveways. I enjoyed your review and good luck with the New Compass !!

[richardgivens]

That was impressive for this vehicle, I think I just added it to my shop list. Thanks!

[stevend]

Cool feature turning each fog lamp on independently depending on which way you're steering.

[SiuLeung]

I heard Jeep has 4xe on most trims outside of the USA. They really need to bring in the 4xe compass and 4xe renegade trailhawks to the USA soon. It's taking them forever.

[bemoremad]

I'm sure the Trailhawk adds some extra level of capability, but I got around ok in a base FWD Compass rental on all-seasons with little drama in the backroads of Maui.

Honestly, I was pretty shocked at what the base Compass was doing considering how much I detested it's on-road sloth-like behavior (and that horrible transmission), but was thankful for a proper 1st/2nd gear to make it in and out of some deep ditches and over quite a few rocky portions with large vertical climbs past cliffs. That said, any vehicle with enough ground clearance could make it out of those situation, and I imagine this trail is steeper than it looks. I even saw some convertible mustangs on some of the parts of the Road to Hana, though their passengers didn't look very pleased.

What shocked me the most though was the suspension. The ride was shockingly comfortable in a barebones compass going across all kinds of rocks, broken trails, and dipping into potholes.

[trailrunnah]

I think when you get this thing on pavement you should do some measuring with the tape measure. Typically ground clearance is not measured from the rocker, it's typically under the differentials or center crossmember on a independent suspension vehicle like this.

Like the way a 4Runner has 9.6 inches of clearance. There's WAY more than 9.6 inches of clearance under the rockers.

[paulharding]

Worth it for the view, considering getting the Compass Trailhawk in the UK.