- Is the Jeep Compass a good car?
- Who is the Jeep Compass a good car for?
- Is the Jeep Compass a good first car?
- Is the Jeep Compass a good family car?
- Is there a hybrid Jeep Compass?
- What’s it like to drive?
- What does it look like?
- What is the Jeep Compass like inside?
- Tech features
- Price and specs
- Which is the cheapest Jeep Compass?
- Similar Cars to the Jeep Compass
In need of a mid-size SUV that looks rugged, outdoorsy and is fashionable too? The Jeep Compass may be just what you're looking for.
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The first-generation Compass debuted in 2007 and was a commercial success, prompting Jeep to create an improved product to secure future sales. Production of the first generation ceased in 2016 to make way for the current Compass which was introduced overseas in 2016.
The latest model, codenamed MP/552 is built on the FCA SCCS platform (Small Common Components and Systems platform) Small Wide 4×4 LWB, making it the only model to use this extended version of the Jeep Renegade’s underpinnings. – Sean Nurse, AutoTrader.
Is the Jeep Compass a good car?
The Jeep Compass is a good car if you can make peace with the fact that Jeep doesn’t have a huge dealer footprint in South Africa and that parts may be hard to find or expensive, specifically on older models.
Who is the Jeep Compass a good car for?
The Jeep Compass is a good car for singles, couples, families, or just people in general who like the great outdoors, or need a practical vehicle to fit in with their lifestyle.
Is the Jeep Compass a good first car?
It’s very good, but one has to keep in mind that running and maintenance costs have the potential to be costly. From a safety perspective, it’s an excellent car for new drivers. It’s also a rather affordable used buy if you don’t mind an older model, so be sure to purchase a decent service/maintenance plan as well so you’re not left with a massive repair bill.
Is the Jeep Compass a good family car?
Jeep has created a relatively spacious, family-friendly interior and the Compass’s safety rating makes it ideal for families.
Is there a hybrid Jeep Compass?
Not in SA.
What’s it like to drive?
Check out our review on the previous-generation Compass:
The drive is admittedly a bit stiff and takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you’re past the initial difference, it’s a change fairly easily embraced. The 2014 Jeep Sport edition of the Compass features a 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder engine (158HP) and is available across the board as a 5-speed manual with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. While more responsive and anchored than the previous instalment, one may argue that the automatic gearing doesn’t quite get the most out of the engine, especially with the Limited’s 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder engine (172HP). That aside, it is capable of off-road escapades with “Freedom Drive” technology providing on-demand full-on 4X4 capability.
– Staff writer, AutoTrader, 2014
What does it look like?
Pictured in both images above is the ‘Altitude’ derivative from 2013.
What is the Jeep Compass like inside?
Tech features
Some of the standard and optional safety items that contributed to the Compass achieving its 5-star safety rating, include adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor, land departure warning, Forward Collision warning-plus, rear-cross path detection, six airbags as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Rollover Mitigation (ERM).
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Jeep Compass?
Pre-loved Jeeps currently go from around R89 000 to +/- R460 000
Competitors
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Toyota RAV4
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Ané AlbertseAné was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was working as a freelance motoring journalist for publications such as Rapport and City Press, when AutoTrader nabbed her for good. She lives in the Western Cape with her two kids and two cats.View News & Reviews
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